Occupational Therapy Terminology

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What does OT stand for?

Occupational Therapy (correct)

Other Therapy

Occupational Training

Operational Therapy

What does OTR mean?

Registered Occupational Therapist

What does COTA stand for?

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

What does OTA represent?

Occupational Therapy Assistant Signup and view all the answers

What does OTAS stand for?

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student Signup and view all the answers

What does PRN mean?

As needed Signup and view all the answers

What does EBP stand for?

Evidence Based Practice Signup and view all the answers

What does LTG represent?

Long Term Goal Signup and view all the answers

What does WBC stand for?

White Blood Cell Signup and view all the answers

What does RBC represent?

Red Blood Cell Signup and view all the answers

What does MD stand for?

Medical Doctor Signup and view all the answers

What is AE an abbreviation for?

Adaptive Equipment Signup and view all the answers

What does DME mean?

Durable Medical Equipment Signup and view all the answers

What does HEP stand for?

Home Exercise Program Signup and view all the answers

What does DC mean in a medical context?

Discharge Signup and view all the answers

What does CC stand for?

Chief Complaint Signup and view all the answers

What does Dx mean?

Diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does Hx represent?

History Signup and view all the answers

What is H&P an abbreviation for?

History and Physical Signup and view all the answers

What does PM & R stand for?

Physical, Medicine & Rehab Signup and view all the answers

What does PERRLA mean?

Pupils Equal Round Reactive to Light Accommodation Signup and view all the answers

What does SLP stand for?

Speech Therapy or Speech Therapist Signup and view all the answers

What does PT mean?

Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Signup and view all the answers

What does Psy refer to?

Psychology Therapist Signup and view all the answers

What does pt mean?

Patient Signup and view all the answers

What does CMH represent?

Current Medical History Signup and view all the answers

What does PMHx stand for?

Past Medical History Signup and view all the answers

What does unremarkable mean?

Nothing is wrong with the area tested Signup and view all the answers

What does FIM stand for?

Functional Independence Measurement Signup and view all the answers

What does AHCCCS stand for?

AZ Health Care Cost Containment System Signup and view all the answers

What does IDEA mean?

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Signup and view all the answers

What does HCPCS stand for?

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Signup and view all the answers

What does CPT mean?

Current Procedural Terminology Signup and view all the answers

What does AMA stand for?

American Medical Association Signup and view all the answers

What does MPFS stand for?

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Signup and view all the answers

What does ICD stand for?

Internal Classification of Diseases Signup and view all the answers

What does CVA mean?

Cardiovascular Accident (aka stroke) Signup and view all the answers

What does TBI represent?

Traumatic Brain Injury Signup and view all the answers

What does MS stand for?

Multiple Sclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What does SCI mean?

Spinal Cord Injury Signup and view all the answers

What does PNI represent?

Peripheral Nerve Injury Signup and view all the answers

What does CSF stand for?

Cerebral Spinal Fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does CP mean?

Cerebral Palsy Signup and view all the answers

What does MG represent?

Myasthenia Gravis Signup and view all the answers

What does ALS stand for?

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig's Disease) Signup and view all the answers

What does FAROM stand for?

Functional Active Range of Motion Signup and view all the answers

What does PROM mean?

Passive Range of Motion Signup and view all the answers

What does AROM stand for?

Active Range of Motion Signup and view all the answers

What does ABD refer to?

Abduction Signup and view all the answers

What does ADD mean?

Adduction Signup and view all the answers

What does ER refer to?

External Rotation Signup and view all the answers

What does IR stand for?

Internal Rotation Signup and view all the answers

What does dev mean?

Deviate Signup and view all the answers

What does BM stand for?

Bowel Movement Signup and view all the answers

What does CAD stand for?

Coronary Artery Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does BUE mean?

Both Upper Extremities Signup and view all the answers

What does CHF stand for?

Congestive Heart Failure Signup and view all the answers

What does COPD stand for?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does CTS mean?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does DIP stand for?

Distal Interphalangeal Signup and view all the answers

What does PIP represent?

Proximal Interphalangeal Signup and view all the answers

What does MDS stand for?

Minimal Data Set Signup and view all the answers

What does MI mean?

Myocardial Infarction (aka heart attack) Signup and view all the answers

What does NWB represent?

Non-Weight Bearing Signup and view all the answers

What does OA stand for?

Osteoarthritis Signup and view all the answers

What does RA mean?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Signup and view all the answers

What does OSHA represent?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Signup and view all the answers

What does PTA stand for?

Physical Therapy Assistant Signup and view all the answers

What does PTSD stand for?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What does PWB mean?

Partial Weight Bearing Signup and view all the answers

What does Rx represent?

Prescription Signup and view all the answers

What does SNF mean?

Skilled Nursing Facility Signup and view all the answers

What does SOB stand for?

Shortness of Breath Signup and view all the answers

What does TIA mean?

Transient Ischemic Attack (aka mini stroke) Signup and view all the answers

What does UE stand for?

Upper Extremity Signup and view all the answers

What does LE mean?

Lower Extremity Signup and view all the answers

What does WC mean?

Wheelchair Signup and view all the answers

What does PAM stand for?

Physical Agent Modality Signup and view all the answers

What does Ther Ex mean?

Therapeutic Exercise Signup and view all the answers

What does Sx mean?

Symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What does JRA mean?

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Signup and view all the answers

What does BSC represent?

Bedside Commode Signup and view all the answers

What does SPT stand for?

Stand Pivot Transfer Signup and view all the answers

What does Mod (A) mean?

Moderate Assistance Signup and view all the answers

What does Min (A) mean?

Minimal Assistance Signup and view all the answers

What does Max (A) represent?

Maximum Assistance Signup and view all the answers

What does (I) stand for?

Independent Signup and view all the answers

What does Dep; (D) mean?

Dependent Signup and view all the answers

What does Mod (I) represent?

Moderate Independence Signup and view all the answers

What does SPV mean?

Supervision Signup and view all the answers

What does SU stand for?

Set Up Signup and view all the answers

What does CG mean?

Contact Guard Signup and view all the answers

What does FWW mean?

Front Wheel Walker Signup and view all the answers

What does 4WW represent?

Four Wheel Walker Signup and view all the answers

What does TTB mean?

Tub Transfer Bench Signup and view all the answers

What does VC stand for?

Verbal Cue Signup and view all the answers

What does (A) represent?

Assist Signup and view all the answers

What does EOM mean?

Edge of Mat Signup and view all the answers

What does EOB stand for?

Edge of Bed Signup and view all the answers

What does (B) mean?

Both Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Occupational Therapy Terminology

OT: Refers to Occupational Therapy or an Occupational Therapist, focusing on helping patients achieve independence in daily activities.
OTR: Stands for Registered Occupational Therapist, indicating certification by a professional body.
COTA: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, a trained professional assisting OTs in providing care.
OTA: Occupational Therapy Assistant, similar to COTA, implies support in therapy without certification.
OTAS: Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, indicating a learner in the field of occupational therapy.

Goals and Practice

LTG: Long Term Goal, objectives aimed at achieving significant changes over time in therapy.
EBP: Evidence Based Practice, a methodology emphasizing the integration of clinical expertise with the best available research.

Medical and Healthcare Abbreviations

MD: Medical Doctor or can also refer to Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic disorder affecting muscle strength.
DME: Durable Medical Equipment, devices that assist individuals with medical needs in living more independently.
HEP: Home Exercise Program, a tailored regimen designed for patients to follow at home.
CC: Chief Complaint, the primary issue or symptom a patient presents with to a healthcare provider.

Patient History and Assessment

Hx: History, encompassing the patient's medical background and previous conditions.
PMHx: Past Medical History, records of the patient's previous health issues and treatments.
H&P: History and Physical, a thorough assessment including a medical history and physical examination.
CMH: Current Medical History, the latest updates on the patient’s health status.

Medical Conditions and Terms

CVA: Cardiovascular Accident, commonly known as a stroke, where blood flow to the brain is interrupted.
TBI: Traumatic Brain Injury, an injury to the brain caused by an external force.
CHF: Congestive Heart Failure, a chronic condition where the heart does not pump blood efficiently.
COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a progressive lung disease that obstructs airflow.
RA: Rheumatoid Arthritis, an autoimmune disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of joints.

Mobility and Functionality

FIM: Functional Independence Measurement, a scale to assess a person’s ability to perform tasks independently.
NWB: Non-Weight Bearing, indicating that a patient should not put weight on a specific limb.
PWB: Partial Weight Bearing, allowing limited weight on the affected limb.
Ther Ex: Therapeutic Exercise, physical activity prescribed to improve function and health.

Rehabilitation Aids and Equipment

AE: Adaptive Equipment, tools designed to assist individuals in performing daily activities.
WC: Wheelchair, a mobility device for those who cannot walk independently.
FWW: Front Wheel Walker, a device to aid stability while walking.
4WW: Four Wheel Walker, a mobility aid providing more stability for users.

Treatment Approaches and Assistance

Mod (A): Moderate Assistance, indicating the level of help a patient may require.
Min (A): Minimal Assistance, suggesting the patient can perform most tasks independently with slight help.
Max (A): Maximum Assistance, meaning the patient relies significantly on support for tasks.
SPV: Supervision, indicating that a patient may need oversight while performing certain activities.

Other Relevant Terms

ICD: Internal Classification of Diseases, a system for coding diagnoses and health conditions.
CPT: Current Procedural Terminology, used for billing and coding medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.
Rx: Prescription, a directive provided by a healthcare provider for medication or treatment.

Miscellaneous Terms

SOB: Shortness of Breath, a symptom often reported in respiratory or cardiac conditions.
TIA: Transient Ischemic Attack, often referred to as a mini-stroke, indicating temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain.
MG: Myasthenia Gravis, an autoimmune neuromuscular disease leading to varying degrees of skeletal muscle weakness.

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