Outcome Measures for Vertigo and Dizziness
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What is the recommended position for patients after using mastoid vibration to shake otoconia?

  • Sidelying with head rotation (correct)
  • Sitting up with neck extension
  • Lying down with head movement
  • Supine position with neck flexion

    • What is the correct maneuver for Horizontal Canalithiasis treatment according to the text?

  • Epley maneuver
  • BBQ ROLL (correct)
  • Semont maneuver
  • Kim maneuver

    • How should patients with post canalith change to Horizontal Canalithiasis be positioned during treatment?

  • Maintaining rapid body movements (correct)
  • Lying on the affected side
  • Sitting with head movements
  • Moving to sidelying towards the affected ear

    • What should be avoided after performing a maneuver for Anterior Canalithiasis?

    <p>Lying on the affected side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to ask patients about the intensity of their symptoms on a scale of 1-10 according to the text?

    <p>To evaluate the effectiveness of the maneuver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which position should patients with limited trunk and neck range of motion be treated for Horizontal Canalithiasis?

    <p>Sidelying with head rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor is NOT associated with a higher recurrence rate of vestibular pathology?

    <p>Regular exercise habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended follow-up timeframe for clinicians to reassess patients with vestibular symptoms?

    <p>1 month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the interdisciplinary team members involved in managing vestibular pathology?

    <p>Dietitians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first line of defense in pharmaceutical management for lower anxiety and nausea in vestibular pathology?

    <p>Antihistamines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug class is NOT commonly used in the pharmaceutical management of vestibular disorders?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a neuro optometry intervention aimed at improving in patients with vestibular pathology?

    <p>Enhancing error signals between the vestibular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exercise aims to adjust underlying behavior associated with avoidance and anxiety?

    <p>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique involves repeatedly exposing the brain to what causes vertigo in order to provoke it?

    <p>Habituation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exercise involves horizontal head movements, ball circles, head circles, and gait with head turns?

    <p>Brandt Daroff exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Stroop exercise?

    <p>Differentiate between VR principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle emphasizes that certain movements of the head, trunk, and body can help reduce vertigo symptoms over time?

    <p>Repeated exposure through Habituation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which outcome measure assesses the risk for falling based on a 0-100% scale?

    <p>ABC scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cutoff time in seconds for the 4 step square test indicating falls in the elderly population?

    <p>19.5 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which outcome measure assesses static balance with a cutoff score of 45 out of 56 points?

    <p>Berg Balance Scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which outcome measure assesses dynamic balance with a score out of 24 points and indicates fall risk if the score is less than 19?

    <p>Dynamic Gait Index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the detectable change in points for vestib patients in the Sensory Organization Test?

    <p>6 pts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Dynamic Visual Acuity Test, a difference of greater than how many lines in acuity between static and dynamic conditions indicates vestib dysfunction?

    <p>Two lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of liberatory maneuver?

    <p>Improving gain to match 1 to 1 ratio in the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exercise is emphasized as more effective than substitution and habituation?

    <p>Adaptation exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dosage for performing exercises in the daily home program?

    <p>Thrice a day for 12-20 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom indicates that patients should have their gait balance assessed within 72 hours after a concussion?

    <p>Dizziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the negative prognostic indicator related to VOR training?

    <p>Convergence VOR training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should treatment not be initiated for Meniere's disease?

    <p>During an acute attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

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