Practical Rehab

Question 1

What is rehabilitation?

Answer 1

A set of interventions to optimize functioning and reduce disability.

Question 2

What is occupational therapy?

Answer 2

Therapy involving engagement in daily life activities to support participation.

Question 3

Main goals of rehabilitation?

Answer 3

Promote independence, participation, function, and adaptation.

Question 4

Name three benefits of rehabilitation.

Answer 4

Reduce disability impact, minimize chronic effects, prevent readmissions.

Question 5

Name five rehabilitation modalities.

Answer 5

Exercise, electrical stimulation, thermal therapy, ultrasound, ESWT.

Question 6

What does TENS stand for?

Answer 6

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.

Question 7

Contraindications for electrical stimulation?

Answer 7

Pacemaker, heart disease, severe skin irritation.

Question 8

Benefits of thermal therapy?

Answer 8

Increased tissue extensibility, pain relief, spasm reduction, blood flow.

Question 9

What is the function of ultrasound therapy?

Answer 9

Pain relief, circulation improvement, reduce inflammation.

Question 10

Purpose of ESWT?

Answer 10

Treat musculoskeletal conditions using low frequency sound waves.

Question 11

Effect of LASER therapy?

Answer 11

Accelerates connective tissue repair, anti-inflammatory effect.

Question 12

Psychological signs of dysfunction?

Answer 12

Sadness, depression, anxiety, irritability.

Question 13

Interventions for psychological distress?

Answer 13

Counseling, self-management, group support.

Question 14

Common conditions in pediatric rehab?

Answer 14

CP, ASD, spina bifida, Down syndrome, GDD.

Question 15

Types of therapy in pediatric rehab?

Answer 15

Physical, occupational, speech & language therapy.

Question 16

Therapeutic goals for children?

Answer 16

Achieve function, minimize deficits, train family.

Question 17

Examples of positioning?

Answer 17

Supine, prone, side lying, sitting, standing.

Question 18

What is ADL training?

Answer 18

Training in basic daily self-care activities.

Question 19

Examples of adaptive equipment?

Answer 19

Pediatric scooters, gait trainers, swings.

Question 20

What is orthopaedic rehabilitation?

Answer 20

Recovery approach to correct musculoskeletal limitations.

Question 21

Oedema control methods?

Answer 21

Wrapping, massage, gloves, compression, CPM.

Question 22

Wound management method?

Answer 22

Remove necrotic tissue using 3-color wound system.

Question 23

When is soft-tissue mobilization done?

Answer 23

After wound heals to improve ROM and flexibility.

Question 24

Final stage in rehab of hand injury?

Answer 24

Strengthening and functional therapy.

Question 25

Spinal injury rehab goals?

Answer 25

Restore daily function and manage neurogenic bladder/bowel.

Question 26

Rehab programs for spinal injuries?

Answer 26

Exercise, walking, manual therapy, driving assessment.

Question 27

Goals of post-fracture therapy?

Answer 27

Prevent edema, preserve motion, regain strength.

Question 28

Key components of fracture rehab?

Answer 28

Bandaging, physiotherapy, weight bearing as tolerated.

Question 29

Type of cast material: POP vs fiberglass?

Answer 29

POP is heavy, cheap; fiberglass is light, expensive.

Question 30

Care advice for POP?

Answer 30

Elevate limb, avoid wetting, monitor for compartment signs.

Question 31

Uses of cast?

Answer 31

Immobilization, deformity correction, traction support.

Question 32

Complications of cast?

Answer 32

Compartment syndrome, pressure sores, stiffness.

Question 33

Advantages of half cast?

Answer 33

Easily removed, lower complication risk.

Question 34

Disadvantages of half cast?

Answer 34

Less stable, not for unstable fractures.

Question 35

Benefits of full cast?

Answer 35

Effective immobilization.

Question 36

What is Closed Manipulative Reduction?

Answer 36

Reducing a fracture or dislocation without surgery.

Question 37

Steps before CMR?

Answer 37

Consent, explain risks, prepare analgesia and sedation.

Question 38

Sedatives used in CMR?

Answer 38

Midazolam, Pethidine.

Question 39

Antidotes for CMR sedation?

Answer 39

Flumazenil (Midazolam), Naloxone (Pethidine).

Question 40

How to assess CMR success?

Answer 40

Post-POP X-ray for alignment.

Question 41

What is VAC?

Answer 41

Negative pressure wound therapy promoting granulation and healing.

Question 42

Indications for VAC?

Answer 42

Deep, exudative wounds lacking soft tissue coverage.

Question 43

Signs VAC is working?

Answer 43

Drape adherent, sponge collapsed, tube bubbling.

Question 44

Dressing types?

Answer 44

Film, hydrogel, hydrocolloid, alginate, foam.

Question 45

Bandage functions?

Answer 45

Prevent infection, support, control bleeding.

Question 46

Taping aims?

Answer 46

Stabilize injury, reduce pain, aid function.

Question 47

Contraindications to taping?

Answer 47

Allergy, infection, poor circulation or sensation.

Question 48

What is a tourniquet?

Answer 48

Device to occlude limb circulation temporarily.

Question 49

Tourniquet complications?

Answer 49

Nerve injury, compartment syndrome, reperfusion injury.

Question 50

Max tourniquet time?

Answer 50

Absolute: 3 hours; ideal: <2 hours.

Question 51

Tourniquet pressure guidelines?

Answer 51

UL: 80–100 mmHg above SBP; LL: 150 mmHg above SBP.