Decision Making Steps - Class 1

Question 1

in order to perform effective evaluations, treatments and documentation

Answer 1

therapist must develop good decision making skills

Question 2

to make good decision making skills you need

Answer 2

6 steps

Question 3

6 steps of decision making

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1. collect data
2. analyze the data and identify problems
3. set goals
4. develop/formulate plan of care

5.carry out intervention

6. asses treatment outcome

Question 4

collect data by

Answer 4

physical exam

taking history

Question 5

what does collecting data include

Answer 5

both subjective and objective info

Question 6

what does there need to be an understanding of in collecting data

Answer 6

dz process

medical terminology

diagnostic equipment

medical management
–> pharmacology

Question 7

collecting data may include

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other professionals

resource materials

to ensure complete understanding of the data

Question 8

analyze the data and identify problems

Answer 8

find the primary problems
—> which are a direct result of the dx

Question 9

what must be accurate to provide a clear analysis of the data

Answer 9

data collection

Question 10

important during step 2

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consideration of an asset list

Question 11

consideration of an asset list –> 2

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help define the pt’s present level of fxn or fxnal ability

Question 12

what are the problem and asset list used for

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develop the tasks the pt will need to achieve fxnal independence

Question 13

who are all the goals agreed upon

Answer 13

health care team

all members who agree to assist the pt in achieving those goals

family

Question 14

what does setting goals require

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interpretation of the data

Question 15

expected outcomes =

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long term goals

Question 16

anticipated goals =

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short term goals

Question 17

after long term goals are set

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we determine short term goals

Question 18

anticipated goals are the

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intermediary steps needed to achieving the long term goals

Question 19

develop/formulate plan of care

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identify all treatment alternatives

weight those that have probability of greater success

Question 20

decisions are made with what in mind

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number of considerations

Question 21

number of considerations –> 4

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pt’s health

interaction of the professionals

family

financial costs

length of hospital stay

Question 22

once decisions are made…

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general outline should be constructed

Question 23

estimations of what should be made during step 4

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total length of tx

frequency (daily or weekly)

duration of tx session

intensity of treatment (reps)

proper delegations of responsibilities t assistant

Question 24

what do the estimations made in step 4 allow for

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proper time management

Question 25

what should the plan be designed to do –> 4

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ensure success

w/ easier goals around more difficult goals

Question 26

when carrying out interventions we must consider

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pt privacy

treatment environment

Question 27

treatment environment

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private room

male or female therapist

modifications that are possible should be made ASAP

Question 28

exercise programs require

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good body mechanics

proper PT and pt positioning w/ respect to gravity

body alignment

techniques

methods of facilitation

Question 29

equipment should be… prior to tx session

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gathered

checked

in good working order

Question 30

the general state of the pt should indicate

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that they are ready for tx

Question 31

when should the state of the pt be assessed

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just before treatment

Question 32

the tx session is a

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dynamic and interactive program b/w the pt and the therapist

Question 33

asses tx outcome

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last step

ongoing process

Question 34

what does assessing the tx outcome include

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continuous reassessment of the pt and efficacy of the tx program

Question 35

how are pt’s abilities assesed

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in terms of the specific goals

which are set in the POC

Question 36

if the pt was successful

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set new anticipated goals (Short term goals) which are appropriate to the already documented expected outcomes (long term goals)

Question 37

what may be needed –> 6

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modification of the POC

Question 38

each modification must be

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assessed in terms of the effect of the overall tx plan and expected outcomes

Question 39

what happens when expected outcomes are achieved

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prepare pt for d/c

Question 40

to successfully carry out these 6 steps, the therapist must have

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knowledge

effective decision making skills

accurate documentation

effective communication skills