multi d midterm Flashcards
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purpose of the guide to physical therapist practice
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describes practice
describes setting and role
terminology
clinical making process
reviews interventions
describes outcome measures
2
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biopsychosocial model
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complete
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
3
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define acute
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very serious or dangerous, requiring serious attention or action
4
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acute care today
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advancements and improvements in life support
rehab services now treating seriously injured
5
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treatment goals
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prevent adverse effects of PI
prevent contractures
improve general conditioning
prevent pressure ulcers
return pt to pre-hospital level
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special considerations for acute care
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monitor vitals
compression devices
encourage mobility
homework
isolation for infection
tubes
safety
7
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define disability
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inability or restricted ability to perform actions
8
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define health condition
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pathology
disorder
disease
injury
trauma
congenital anamaly
9
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define PT diagnosis
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how the condition causes disability
10
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what is an activity?
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task or action done by an individual
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what is participation?
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involvement in life situation
12
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what are contextual factors?
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personal and environmental factors may be positive or negative
may facilitate or impede functioning/recovery
13
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what all does a review of systems include?
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cardiopulm
endocrine
EENT
GI
neuro
reproductive
hematologic/lymphatic
integ
psych
msk
14
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PT systems review
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hands on
cardiopulm
integ
msk
neuro
15
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what are tests and measures used for?
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help establish diag, prog, treatment plan
what interventions to use
16
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PT evaluation
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putting it all together
diag
problem list
prog
goals
plan of care
17
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define PT diagnosis
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ID discrepancies between the pt’s level of function and what is desired
determine capacity of pt to achieve that level
18
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define prognosis
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optimal level of improvement
listing of goals
19
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define problem list
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impairments of body structure or function
activity limitations
participations restrictions
20
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risks and causes of a hip fracture
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osteoporosis
age over 60
any increase of fall risk
any increase in bone weakness
weakness in hip muscles due to PI
21
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three types of hip fracture
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intracapsular - break in capsule
intertrochanteric - between lesser and greater troch
subtrochanteric - within 5 cm below lesser trochanter
22
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types of pelvic fracture
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lateral compression
AP compression
vertical shear
23
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favorable factors contributing to bone healing
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early mobilization
early weight bearing
maintenance of fracture reduction
younger age
good nutrition
minimal soft tissue damage
patient compliance
presence of growth hormone
normal body weight
supportive environment
good general strength
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unfavorable factors contributing to bone healing
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tobacco use
comorbidities
vitamin deficiency
osteoporosis
infection
irradiated bone (exposed to radiation)
severe soft tissue damage
distraction of fracture fragments
multiple fracture fragments
disruption of vascular supply to bone
corticosteroid use
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prognosis of total joint arthroplasty
fairly consistent positive outcomes with brief hospitalization
significant post op rehab in multiple levels of care
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Total hip arthroplasty precautions (posterior)
no hip flexion greater than 90 deg
no hip adduction past midline
no hip internal rotation past neutral
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Total hip arthroplasty precautions (anterior)
no hip extension past neutral
no active hip abduction
no hip external rotation past neutral
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TKA recommendation
no twisting of LW in WB position
no sitting with legs crossed
avoid low soft chairs
do not forcefully bend operated knee
do not kneel on operated knee
use of walker as needed
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total shoulder or rotator cuff repair
NWB and immobilized constantly unless PROM
no abduction or extension past neutral
AROM of elbow, wrist, hand
outpatient 5 times per week for 4 weeks is common
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main causes of amputation
LE - vascular disease
UE - trauma
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pain management focus in amputation
residual limb
phantom limb
musculoskeletal
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residual limb and prosthesis focus in amputation
hygiene
fitting of prothesis
various types and uses
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psychosocial focus in amputation
bereavement of lost limb
depression management
changes in social life
societal perceptions
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daily needed focus in amputation
transportation
couple relationships
activities, return to work, sports
fall prevention
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pt management for amputations
education
- positioning for edema control
- positioning to avoid contractures
benefits of early ROM, strength, mobility training
discussion of pain management, phantom pain
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most common neck/back pain diagnosis requiring hospitalization
spinal nerve compression related to disk
compression fracture
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what can a PT do for neck/back pain diagnosis
relieve, stabilize, strengthen, educate
NO bending, lifting, twisting of spine
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describe a discectomy
removal of disc fragments that compress spinal nerve root
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describe a laminectomy
removal of part of lamina to depress spinal canal
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describe a fusion
use of instrumentation and/or bone grafting to stabilize vertebral segments
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describe a vertebroplasty
injection of bone cement to stabilize a vertebra with a compression fracture
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describe a kyphoplasty
insert inflatable balloon to restore height prior to injection of bone cement
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what type of exercise is best for a spinal surgery pt?
walking
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describe an acute care setting
inpatient with unstable medical conditions
24 hrs/day highly skilled services
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PT role in discharge from acute care
reducing length of stay
communication with whole team
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what are considered post acute care?
IRF
SNF
LTACH
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inpatient rehabilitation facility
relatively medically stable
min 3 hours of therapy a day
must need 2/3 therapies
sees physician once a week
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average length of stay for IRF
12-14 days
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13 diagnostic categories that must make 60% of IRF pts
stroke
SCI
congenital deformity
amputation
major multiple trauma
fracture of femur
brain injury
neurological disorders
burns
arthritis
joint inflammation
severe OA
bilateral knee or hip replacement
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skilled nursing facilites
require medical services
at least 1 hour of therapy a day
one service
sees physician every 30 days
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average LOS for SNF
around 30 days
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what is the discharge % from SNF to home
45%
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long term acute care hospital
very close medical supervision, but considered stable
might get PT
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example of who needs LTACH
cannot get off a ventilator
ongoing dialysis
intensive respiratory care
multiple IV meds
burn care
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average LOS in LTACH
greater than 25 days
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what is the discharge % from LTACH to home
27%
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assisted living with respite care and home health services
temporary
private pay for respite
can perform in home setting but just not their normal home due to architectural barriers
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home health care
delivered in home setting
must be homebound
could be eligible for several weeks
45-60 min sessions
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outpatient therapy
ambulatory care environments
broad range of clinical problems
varying complexity
least expensive
2-3x / week for 4-12 weeks
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long term care facilities
varying levels of supervised living arrangements
unable to safely manage independent living
"nursing home"
may not have regular PT
physician sees pts as needed
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clinical test of sensory interaction on balance (CTSIB)
1. normal, eyes open
2. normal, eyes closed
3. normal, conflict dome
4. foam, eyes open
5. foam, eyes closed
6. foam, conflict dome
timed for 30 seconds each
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cut off score for CITSIB
< 260 seconds for all 6 condition
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specificity of CTSIB
90%
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berg balance scale
14 items that assess sitting and standing balance
each item scored 0-4
< 47 indicating patient is a fall risk
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stats on berg balance
sensitivity = 94.4%
MCID = 13.5, 15 for goals
cut off score: <47
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dynamic gait index (DGI)
assess ability to modify balance while walking in presence of external demands
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timed up and go (TUG)
stands up, walks 3 meters, turn around and sit back down
timer starts once clinician says go
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what is the cutoff for fall risk in the TUG?
> 13.5 seconds
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what is the average MCID for TUG?
3.4 seconds
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four square step test (FSST)
use canes to make the square
once clockwise then once clockwise
both feet touch each square
"try to complete as fast as possible and face forward the entire time"
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cut off scores for FSST
>15 seconds is at risk for falls
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function in sitting test (FIST)
for those who cannot walk to evaluate sitting balance
seated balance
14 items scored 0-4
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cut off for FIST
<41.5 cannot go home
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30 second sit to stand
hand crossed over chest
feet flat on floor
on go rise to full standing and sit back down
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MCD and MCID for 30SSS
MDC = 2.96
MCID = 2.0 or 2.6 so take larger number
use ~3 for both
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5X sit to stand test
time until the fifth full up
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cutoff for fall risk for 5XSST
>12 seconds - needs assessment for fall risk
>15 seconds - recurrent falls
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mini best
14 items
10-15 minutes
anticipatory section:
~ sit to stant
~ rise to toes
~ stand on one leg
reative postural control:
~ stepping correction forward
~ stepping correction backward
~stepping correction lateral
sensory orientation:
~ CTSIB
~ eyes closed on incline
dynamic gait:
~ change in gait speed
~ walk with head turns
~ walk with pivot turns
~ step over obstacles
~ TUG with dual task
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MCID for mini best
4 points out of 28
80
6 min walk test
start timing once pt starts walking
do not walk with the pt
after 30 meters turn around to make another lap
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what is a small meaningful change for 6 min walk test?
20 meter improvement
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what is a large meaningful change for 6 min walk test?
40 meter improvement
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timed 10 meter walk (gait speed)
2 meters acceleration
6 meters fast walking
2 meters deceleration
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timed 10 meter walk test cut off scores
less than .8 m/s is at risk for sarcopenia and frailty
greater than 1 m/s are likely to be independent
greater than 1.2 m/s is a normal ambulator
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2 minute step test
measure .5 the distance between iliac crest/patella
only count how many times the right knee reached the required height
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primary indications for cardiac rehab
acute coronary syndrome
MI
CABG
heart or lung transplant
heart valve repair
heart failure
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cardiac rehab phase 1
referral when pt is medically stable
education
self care eval
low level exercise
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goals of inpatient CR
prevent another event
recover from event
evaluate response to self care and ambulation
increase knowledge
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what to monitor during ambulation and ADL eval
hemodynamic, symptomatic and ECG response
need to know every change
90
benefits of early mobilization in CR
improves HR, arterial BP, myocardial O2 uptake
improves peripheral circulation, pulmonary ventilation, ANS
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expected outcomes of CR
prevent harmful effects of bed rest
walk 5-10 min continuously or 1000 feet 4x/day
1 flight of stairs independently
know safe limits for exercise
recognize abnormal S&S
promote more rapid and safe return to ADLs
prepare for home
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modifiable risk factors for cardiac disease
smoking
hypertension
hypercholesterolemia
PI
diabetes
obesity
on meds for a risk factor
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discontinue exercise in CR if any of the following happen
outside of max HR ranges
resting HR > 120
post op > 30 bpm above resting
post MI > 20 bpm above
DBP >/equal to 110mmHg and/or SBP > 210mmHG
decrease in SBP > 10mmHg or increase in > 40 mmHG in response to exercise
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contraindications for CR
unstable angina
resting SBP > 200 mmHg or resting D > 110 mmHg
orthostatic BP drop > 20 mmHg with sympotms
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4 ways to diagnose orthostatic hypotension
SBP decrease of 20 mmHg or more
DBP decrease of 10 mmHg or more
SBP decreases under 90 mmHg
HR increase of 10 bpm or more
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most common cause of right heart failure
left heart failure
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chronic stable angina
predictable episodes
controllable (lower exercise, nitro)
could be known or unknown
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unstable angina
unpredictable
poor alleviation efforts
requires immediate medical attention
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angina scale
1: mildly, barely noticeable
2: somewhat strong
3: moderately severe, very uncomfortable
4: very severe, most intense pain ever experienced
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claudication scale
1: initial pain, minimal
2: moderate discomfort or pain; attention diverted
3: intense pain; attention cannot be diverted
4: excruciating and unbearable pain
can exercise up to grade 3
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pulse 4 point scale
0: absent
1+: palpable, thready and weak, easily obliterated
2+: normal, easily identified, not easily obliterated
3+: increased, moderate pressure of obliteration
4+: full, bounding, cannot obliterate
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acute coronary syndrome
myocardial oxygen deprivation causing angina and potentially tissue ischemia
treatments: PTCA, stent, CABG
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percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI)
PTCA
stent
atherectomy
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PTCA
balloon to squish plaque out of the way
often done with stent placement
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CABG
single through quadruple
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valve disease
over time pumping dysfunction
sternotomy precautions
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sternal precautions
no pushing, pulling, lifting over 8-10 lbs
no raising arms above the shoulder
no arms behind the back
do not push up from a chair
do not carry children, pets, groceries
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what do inefficiencies from arrhythmias lead to?
heart having to work harder for the same output
109
S&S of chronic heart failure
weight gain
dyspnea
orthopnea
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
tachypnea
cough
fatigue
cyanotic extremities
peripheral edema
decreased activity tolerance
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when does a pt need supplemental oxygen?
<88% on room air
111
nasal canula rates
1-6
above 4 causes dryness
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INR
time for blood to clot
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troponin
will be elevated in MI
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BNP
identify CHF when over 100
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d-dimer
blood clot breakdown
identify embolism/DVT
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goals of PT in the ICU
prevention of secondary complications
promote weening from ventilators
optimize oxygenation
restoration of function
decrease length of stay
improve progression of mobility
improve QOL
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when do PTs communicate to interdisciplinary team in ICU?
daily prior to intervention
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risks of under sedation
ventilator asynchrony
increased O2 consumption
inadvertent removal of devices, IV's, catheters
PTSD
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risks of over sedation
pneumonia/lung injury
neuromuscular dysfunction
delirium
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critical illness polyneuropathy/mypathy
overlapping syndromes of diffuse, symmetric, flaccid muscle weakness occurring in critically ill pts
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occurrence of ICU delirium
60-80% of ventilated pts
20-50% non-ventilated pts
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ICU delirium management
pain, agitation, delirium
sedation vacation
discontinue asap
initiate mobility asap
minimize sleep disruption
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national institute of health stroke scale
0-42 scoring
lower score is better
tells how severe, not the location
<5: 80% discharged to home
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richmond agitation scale
combative - unarousable
figure out how to adapt treatment
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glasgow coma scale
used before entering room to check pt status
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PT focus in pt skills
communicate plan
access # of people to assist
obtain safety devices
vital signs
plan to return to safe position
explain plan
proceed and reassess for tolerance
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aterial line
access in arterial system
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central venous pressure catheter
large vein access
129
indwelling right arterial catheter (hickman)
right atrium
130
intravenous system
superficial vein access
131
pulmonary arter catheter
access to pulmonary artery via a vein
132
intracranial pressure monitor
against skull
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precautions from access and pressure monitors
discuss POC with nurses
do not disconnect without permission
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nasogastric tube
nostril to stomach
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gastrostomy tube PEG
to stomach
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jejuonstomy tube PEJ
to jejunum
137
IV (nutrition)
for fluids, meds, electrolytes
138
nutrition precautions
not in flat if receiving
139
external catheter
male: condom
female: purewick (suction)
140
foley catheter
indwelling for continuous drainage
141
suprapubic catheter
surgically inserted
142
urinary catheter precautions
bag below bladder
purewick may be removed
gaitbelt not over insertion of suprapubic
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cardiac leads
stickers
battery or wall
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chest tube
incision in chest
suction or water seal
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cardiac lines precautions
maintain continuous monitoring
chest tube canister below insertion point
gait belt above chest tube insertion point
