Labs Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between phantom limb sensation verse phantom limb pain
A
- sensation: pts part of the leg is missing but they feel that part of their leg is still there (more common)
- pain: pt feels shooting pain to their foot that is not their (least common)
2
Q
What is neuropathic residual limb pain
A
When limb is hypersensitive to touch
3
Q
What can be used to assess pain
A
*McGill pain questionnaires
* verbal/visual analog scale
4
Q
What assessment should u used for bed mobility and transfers
A
FIM
5
Q
How do u measure transfemoral
A
GT to soft tissue
GT to bone
6
Q
How do u measure transtibial
A
- tibial tuberosity to soft tissue
- tibial tuberosity to bone
7
Q
How do u measure swelling
A
Start at a landmark like TiB tub for transtibila and take circumference and go 2 inches down each time
8
Q
How would u apply ace wraps
A
Distal to proximal in a diagonal pattern (figure 8)
9
Q
How long will u use shrinker whenever not wearing a prosthesis
A
For 6 months up to 1 year
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