Exam 4 Flashcards
what are some other things that need to be in the exam for acute care
Coordination
Balance
***only if needed or time
what is the set up for Spontaneous Nystagmus
Patient is arm’s length from PT, head stationary, looking straight ahead with PT standing off to side.
what are the directions for VOR – slow
“Look at my nose the entire time I’m moving your head.” or “Look at thumbs the entire time.”
what should glucose levels be like
70-110 mg/dl
what are postoperative complications renal
Acute renal failure
Decreased urine output
Fluid/electrolyte imbalance
what are some things to keep in mind (femoral line )
able to perform hip rom (check for md precautions)
what is a evd (external ventricular drain)
this is to let out pressure and the swelling of the lateral ventricle
what are some precautions for arterial line
try not to do BP but if you have to it is okay
what is the vascular supply of the inner ear
- labyrinthine artery
- anterior vestibular artery
- common cochlear artery
what is substitution
using other strategies to replace the lost function.
what is the hematorit rates in females
37-47%
what is the lab values for WBC males
5,000-10,000
what is low hematocrit
Low? Anemia, acute of chronic blood loss, trauma
why are lab values important
Daily Chart Reviews
Communication is KEY with healthcare team
Guidelines and general norms
Condensations depending on facility, patient and location
Therapy Considerations will drive your treatment
what is the problem with dizziness
vestibular system
what are the directions for Smooth-Pursuit
“Follow the visual target with your eyes, keep head stationary”. PT observes for any saccadic eye movements.
what is diplopia
The perception of two images of a single object seen adjacent to each other (horizontally, vertically, or obliquely) or overlapping
what is the BBQ position 5
Choose how to sit up
Keep head level - pitched down (cervical flex 30°)
what is other vascualr supply info for inner ear
The labyrinth has no collateral anastomotic network and is highly susceptible to ischemia. Only 15 seconds of selective blood flow cessation is needed to abolish auditory nerve excitability
what are the postoperative complications cardiovascular
High or low blood pressure
Dysrhythmia
Mytrial Infarction (MI)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Plumonary Emboli (PE)
Look at slide on vestibule (picture)
8
what is Leukopenia
<4,000
what is a + test for Spontaneous Nystagmus
Probable CNS problem, make sure referral source is aware of finding may be acute unilateral periheral vestibular hypofunction. Subjective complaints often include difficulty with reading and watching TV.
what happens with the disorders that affect spinal fluid
Disorders that affect spinal fluid pressure can also affect inner ear function.
Ex: Lumbar Puncture