ICUE

Question 1

Common diagnosis

Answer 1

Pulmonary conditions, cardiac conditions, post- surgical complications, sepsis, CVA, SCI, TBI

Question 2

OT eval

Answer 2

Vital signs, cognition & vision, ROM, BADLs

Question 3

Cognition & delirium assessments

Answer 3

Glasgow coma scale, JFK Coma Recovery Scale, Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale, Confusion assessment method for ICU, Intensive Care Delirium Screening checklist

Question 4

Pain assessments

Answer 4

Behavioral pain scale and Critical Care observation tool

Question 5

Goal setting

Answer 5

Focus on STG and minute improvements to demonstrate progress

Question 6

Treatment planning

Answer 6

Increase skills using various meaningful activities to progress toward the patient’s goal; collaboration and communication

Question 7

Initial treatments

Answer 7

AAROM and AROM, orthostatic stress challenges, assisted participation in ADLs initially

Question 8

Early mobility

Answer 8

Essential for patient in ICU to optimize physical, occupational, psychological and cognitive functioning and minimizing risks as a result of immobility

Question 9

Benefits of early mobility

Answer 9

time to mobility goals, advanced mobilization, strength, functional mobility, and quality of life