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What is the first step of The NBC Assessment?
What is the first step of The NBC Assessment?
Which of the following is NOT part of the 7 steps in The NBC Assessment?
Which of the following is NOT part of the 7 steps in The NBC Assessment?
Why is identifying the primary lesions important in anatomical diagnosis?
Why is identifying the primary lesions important in anatomical diagnosis?
What should be done if no improvement is noted after a therapeutic trial?
What should be done if no improvement is noted after a therapeutic trial?
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What is a key component of the neurological examination?
What is a key component of the neurological examination?
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What is the purpose of having expectations before applying treatment in a therapeutic trial?
What is the purpose of having expectations before applying treatment in a therapeutic trial?
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What is advised against when creating a treatment plan in neuro rehabilitation?
What is advised against when creating a treatment plan in neuro rehabilitation?
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What is the primary focus of the NBC Assessment's therapeutic trial?
What is the primary focus of the NBC Assessment's therapeutic trial?
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The more specific your anatomical diagnosis is, the better chance the patient has to improve.
The more specific your anatomical diagnosis is, the better chance the patient has to improve.
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What are the three main outcomes to consider if no improvement is noted after a retest?
What are the three main outcomes to consider if no improvement is noted after a retest?
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In the NBC Assessment, the __________ is crucial for gathering an understanding of a patient's physiological issues.
In the NBC Assessment, the __________ is crucial for gathering an understanding of a patient's physiological issues.
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Match the steps of The NBC Assessment with their descriptions:
Match the steps of The NBC Assessment with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the 7 longitudinal levels of lesion?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the 7 longitudinal levels of lesion?
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Creating a treatment plan should include ‘If, then’ scenarios.
Creating a treatment plan should include ‘If, then’ scenarios.
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What is the goal of the retest step in the NBC Assessment process?
What is the goal of the retest step in the NBC Assessment process?
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Therapeutic trials require evaluating specific findings __________ treatment.
Therapeutic trials require evaluating specific findings __________ treatment.
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In the context of a therapeutic trial, expectations should be based on:
In the context of a therapeutic trial, expectations should be based on:
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the 7 steps of the NBC Assessment process.
- Understand the 7 Longitudinal Levels of Lesion in the neuroaxis.
- Demonstrate the process for conducting therapeutic trials and subsequent retesting.
The NBC Assessment
- Involves a systematic approach including history-taking, neurological examination, anatomical diagnosis, therapeutic trials, retesting, treatment planning, and ordering of further tests.
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Steps include:
- History gathering
- Performing a neurological exam
- Anatomically diagnosing the issue
- Conducting a therapeutic trial
- Retesting to evaluate changes
- Creating a comprehensive treatment plan
- Identifying the need for additional tests as necessary
History
- Analyze each symptom in the patient's history for potential neuroaxis origins.
- Compile a list of possible causes for each symptom.
- Establish both a primary diagnosis and differential diagnoses to account for potential errors.
- Keep diagnostic considerations in mind during the examination process.
Neurological Examination
- A vital tool for collecting data on a patient's physiological condition.
- A thorough examination is crucial for identifying all contributing factors.
- Utilize gathered data to construct a clinical picture, confirming or questioning the diagnosis.
7 Longitudinal Levels of Lesion
- Represents the neuroaxis segmented into 7 distinct parts, each correlating with specific findings.
- Encourage recognition of patterns to isolate predominant areas of findings.
Anatomical Diagnosis
- Understand the relationship between pathophysiology and symptoms, fundamental to neuro rehabilitation.
- Develop a working diagnosis based on examination results.
- Enhanced specificity in diagnosis increases the likelihood of patient improvement.
- Focus treatment on primary lesions for targeted, root cause resolutions rather than compensatory measures.
Therapeutic Trial
- Generate innovative therapy ideas targeting the lesion-affected area.
- Select specific exam findings for evaluation pre- and post-trial to validate hypotheses.
- Determine baseline findings before treatment is applied.
- Implement therapy and anticipate results to gauge effectiveness.
Retest
- Assess follow-up findings to identify any improvements post-therapy.
- If no progress is noted, consider critical factors such as:
- Misidentified lesion location
- Inappropriately administered treatment
- Patient fatigue affecting results
- Potential symptom escalation due to increased awareness and brain activity
Create Treatment Plan
- Synthesize all data collected to formulate a strategy addressing primary issues and symptom relief.
- Avoid conditional "if, then" statements in treatment plans to maintain clarity in approach.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the 7 steps of the NBC Assessment process.
- Understand the 7 Longitudinal Levels of Lesion in the neuroaxis.
- Demonstrate the process for conducting therapeutic trials and subsequent retesting.
The NBC Assessment
- Involves a systematic approach including history-taking, neurological examination, anatomical diagnosis, therapeutic trials, retesting, treatment planning, and ordering of further tests.
-
Steps include:
- History gathering
- Performing a neurological exam
- Anatomically diagnosing the issue
- Conducting a therapeutic trial
- Retesting to evaluate changes
- Creating a comprehensive treatment plan
- Identifying the need for additional tests as necessary
History
- Analyze each symptom in the patient's history for potential neuroaxis origins.
- Compile a list of possible causes for each symptom.
- Establish both a primary diagnosis and differential diagnoses to account for potential errors.
- Keep diagnostic considerations in mind during the examination process.
Neurological Examination
- A vital tool for collecting data on a patient's physiological condition.
- A thorough examination is crucial for identifying all contributing factors.
- Utilize gathered data to construct a clinical picture, confirming or questioning the diagnosis.
7 Longitudinal Levels of Lesion
- Represents the neuroaxis segmented into 7 distinct parts, each correlating with specific findings.
- Encourage recognition of patterns to isolate predominant areas of findings.
Anatomical Diagnosis
- Understand the relationship between pathophysiology and symptoms, fundamental to neuro rehabilitation.
- Develop a working diagnosis based on examination results.
- Enhanced specificity in diagnosis increases the likelihood of patient improvement.
- Focus treatment on primary lesions for targeted, root cause resolutions rather than compensatory measures.
Therapeutic Trial
- Generate innovative therapy ideas targeting the lesion-affected area.
- Select specific exam findings for evaluation pre- and post-trial to validate hypotheses.
- Determine baseline findings before treatment is applied.
- Implement therapy and anticipate results to gauge effectiveness.
Retest
- Assess follow-up findings to identify any improvements post-therapy.
- If no progress is noted, consider critical factors such as:
- Misidentified lesion location
- Inappropriately administered treatment
- Patient fatigue affecting results
- Potential symptom escalation due to increased awareness and brain activity
Create Treatment Plan
- Synthesize all data collected to formulate a strategy addressing primary issues and symptom relief.
- Avoid conditional "if, then" statements in treatment plans to maintain clarity in approach.
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Test your understanding of the fundamental neuro principles outlined in the NBC Assessment. Covering key areas from history taking to therapeutic trials, this quiz will challenge your knowledge on the neurological exam process and treatment planning.
