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Key element to OT delivery is - Client centeredness Occupation promotes - Health and well-being AOTA was established in - 1917 Original name is - National society for promotion of occupational therapy OT philosophy - For a person to feel fulfilled Engaging in occupation will help in meeting tha...

Apraxia - inability to make a motor plan, as a result of brain damage. Ataxia - lack of muscle coordination Aphasia - impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca's area (impairing speaking) or to Wernicke's area (impairing understanding). 1 olfactory - Maki...

When a joint is referred to as ____________, it means the motion at that joint is limited. There are many factors that can contribute to restricted motion, such as pain, musculotendinous unit dysfunction, bony block, postural malalignment, and effusion. - hypomobile A ________________ refers to t...

A teenager who has a moderate learning disability is watching over other teenagers playing basketball. He wants to play but does not feel he will be good enough to be with them. Which element of Wilcock's theory is the teenager experiencing? - Loss of belonging The OT is observing her patient wi...

When something is ______________ it appears to be black because the X-rays are able to pass through with little resistance. - Radiolucent When something is ___________ it appears to be white/light grey because the X-rays are blocked. - Radiodense When something is _____________ it appears white ...

How much dorsiflexion is needed to navigate stairs? What about walking? - Walking- neutral; Stairs 20 degrees What nerve innervates the dorsiflexors? - Deep peroneal What nerve innervates the plantarflexors? - Tibial nerve Supraspinatus origin, insertion, action, and innervation - Origin: supras...

what is contact precautions? - used to prevent transmission of infectious agents that are spread by direct or indirect contact with patient or environment. when would you use contact precautions? - excessive wound drainage, fecal incontinence, other discharges from body with increased risk of tra...

Different types of anxiety disorders - anxiety disorder panic disorder various phobia-related disorders. Best course of treatment for anxiety - Most of the time the best type of management for anxiety disorders is a combination of pharmacological interventions as well as psychological interventi...

Cardiac monitor displays what? - HR, BP, RR, O2 Sat When do OTs take vitals in acute care & ICU? - Before every session especially with CP clients When do OTs take vitals in home health? - Often required to record for every session When do OTs take vitals in inpatient rehab? - Depending on the me...