18 Questions
What type of measurement scale is used when assigning items to groups or categories without any order or direction?
Nominal
In measurement scales, which type provides the most amount of information?
Ratio
What characteristics do nominal variables describe in measurement scales?
Categories or qualities
Which tool is commonly used to measure tissue quality and pain?
Pressure algometer
What type of variable is religious preference in terms of measurement scales?
Nominal
Which type of scale provides an ordered representation where higher values indicate higher rankings, but the intervals between the numbers are not necessarily equal?
Ordinal
What is the term 'goniometry' derived from?
The Greek words for angle and measure
Which of the following is NOT a tool of measurement mentioned in the text?
Stethoscope
What does a pressure algometer measure?
Muscle tenderness via pressure threshold
When does assessment take place within the Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management Plan (CDMP)?
During the objective evaluation
What is the definition of 'Pressure Tolerance'?
The highest pressure that can be tolerated under clinical conditions
Why is measuring change within CDMP important?
'All of the above' is correct
Why is measuring change considered a valued component of the plan of care according to the text?
To allow for specific and efficient goal creation
In the context of the text, why is clinical assessment not equivalent to a diagnosis?
Because clinical assessment involves assumptions that can be misleading
Which phase within the CDMP involves objective physiological measurement according to the text?
Evaluative Phase
What is a key advantage of using observation as a tool to measure physiological change?
It allows for subjective interpretation of changes
How do different measurement and statistic concepts relate to MT research and practice according to the text?
They play a role in understanding physiological responses
Why is 'hands-on' time questioned in the context of assessment according to the text?
Because assessment can reveal more than direct intervention
Study Notes
Palpation
- Intelligent Touch involves changes in tissue consistencies and comparative descriptors
- It includes measurements of temperature, fluid status, and restrictive barriers (physiological/elastic)
- Rhythms and vibrations are also assessed, including tremors and fasciculations
Measuring Physiological Change
- Measuring change is important in the CDMP (Client-Centered Decision-Making Process) as it:
- Provides a snapshot of the client's condition
- Allows for efficient treatment planning
- Enables charting of progress or regression
- Measuring change occurs at various stages in the CDMP, including:
- 1º Evaluative Phase (objective physiological measurement)
- During treatment
- Post-treatment
Tools of Measurement
- Goniometer: an instrument that measures angles or allows for precise angular rotation
- Pressure Algometer: quantifies level of tenderness via pressure threshold
- Pressure Threshold: the minimum pressure required to cause pain
- Pressure Tolerance: the highest pressure that can be tolerated under clinical conditions
- Tissue Compliance Meter: measures tissue quality and pain
- Tape measure: used to measure circumference or girth of a limb
Measurement Scales
- Nominal measurement: assigns items to groups or categories without order or direction (e.g., religious preference, race)
- Ordinal scales: ordered in the sense that higher numbers represent higher values, but intervals between numbers are not equal
- Interval and ratio scales: provide the most amount of information
The Spirit of Assessment
- Assessment is a crucial component of the CDMP, involving a 'hands-on' approach
- It is essential to avoid making assumptions about clinical presentations and to recognize that assessment is not the same as diagnosis
- Assessment is part of a holistic approach to care, requiring a detective-like approach
Test your knowledge on palpation techniques and measuring physiological changes within the context of the CDMP. Explore topics like temperature, fluid status, restrictive barriers, vibrations, and other objective measurements. Understand the importance of measuring change within the CDMP.
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