ACLS

Question 1

Claudia Allen

Answer 1

Created the sixth levels

Question 2

ACLS

Answer 2

Now on the fifth edition

Question 3

LACLS

Answer 3

Large version of ACLS an should only be used in cases of impaired hand function or low visual acuity

Question 4

Three types of stitches

Answer 4

Running stitch (easy)
Whip stitch (Moderate)
Cordoven stitch (Hard)

Question 5

There are six levels

Answer 5

Automatic
Postural
Manual
Goal oriented
Exploratory
Planned

Question 6

Characteristics of each level

Answer 6

Cognitive level
Activity demand 
Usable task environment 
Just right Challenge
Attention span
Sensory cues

Question 7

Two errors in the test

Answer 7

Twisted stitch

Behind the back stitch

Question 8

2 and 3 range

Answer 8

Needs supervision

Question 9

Level 1- Automatic actions
Attention span
Structured activity
Usable task environmentt

Answer 9

• seconds
• one action or direction repeated
• body
  Responding more to internal stimuli
  24 hour care required
  e.g.;Person coming out of coma= 0.8

Question 10

Person coming out of coma

Answer 10

-0.8
Frustrated
Confused
Agitated
Low/high tone

Question 11

Level 2- Postural actions
Attention span
Activity structure
Usable task environment

Answer 11

• minutes
• Simple repeated physical guidance may be needed
• ROM

Question 12

Level 2 Postural actions

Answer 12

1.8 can do stand/pivot transfer
2.2 can walk (still unsafe )
2.0-2.4 can feed (very messy)
can wonder
24 hr care required
One direction/action and repeated
Responds well to proprioceptive input

Question 13

Level 3 Manual Actions
Attention span
Structured activity
Usable task Environment

Answer 13

Up to half an hour but needs lots of reminders

Simple repeated task, one action or direction at a time and repeat

Arms reach using whole body

Question 14

Level 3 Manual actions

Answer 14

Increased Balance/ ROM
Can start doing groups
Better at feeding
Can do some basic ADLs
24 hr care suggested need for long term repetitive training for ADL’s
Responds well to tactile skills and still proprioception

Question 15

Level 4 Goal directed actions
Attention span
Structured activity
Usable task environment

Answer 15

Hours

Simple quick task with tangible end product

Visual field with cues, will not see what is out of sight

Question 16

Level 4 Goal directed actions

Answer 16

More independent with ADL’s but still need help with IADL’s

Responds well to visual cues

4.6 can live alone

24 hr care suggested to remove clutter/dangerous objects for safety reason

Recalls one step at a time- steps can be initiated in short sequence

Question 17

Level 5 Exploratory actions
Attention span
Structured Activity
Usable task environment

Answer 17

Weeks at a time for various tasks

Activity that allows for variation yet allows results to be easily seen/concrete

Task environment

Question 18

Level 5 Exploratory actions

Answer 18

Need to be careful for safety factors- hot wires, heat (temperature)

Learning via all senses

New learning is occurring here

Deficits still in planning/anticipation of events

Recalls multiple steps in a sequence

Trial/error - experimental problem solving

Independent with all ADLs/ needs help with various IADLs

Question 19

Level 6 Planned actions
Attention span
Structured activity
Usable task environment

Answer 19

Past/future

One that allows variation in the selection and planning of steps

Potential task environment

Question 20

Level 6 Planned actions

Answer 20

Can follow written and verbal instructions

Abstract thinking- can plan, problem solve, anticipate future events

Cues can be symbolic

Recalls unlimited steps

Conduct complex task

Well organized thought processes