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Questions and Answers
What type of measurement scale is used when assigning items to groups or categories without any order or direction?
What type of measurement scale is used when assigning items to groups or categories without any order or direction?
- Ordinal
- Nominal (correct)
- Interval
- Ratio
In measurement scales, which type provides the most amount of information?
In measurement scales, which type provides the most amount of information?
- Ratio (correct)
- Ordinal
- Interval
- Nominal
What characteristics do nominal variables describe in measurement scales?
What characteristics do nominal variables describe in measurement scales?
- Numeric values
- Categories or qualities (correct)
- Order and direction
- Equal intervals
Which tool is commonly used to measure tissue quality and pain?
Which tool is commonly used to measure tissue quality and pain?
What type of variable is religious preference in terms of measurement scales?
What type of variable is religious preference in terms of measurement scales?
Which type of scale provides an ordered representation where higher values indicate higher rankings, but the intervals between the numbers are not necessarily equal?
Which type of scale provides an ordered representation where higher values indicate higher rankings, but the intervals between the numbers are not necessarily equal?
What is the term 'goniometry' derived from?
What is the term 'goniometry' derived from?
Which of the following is NOT a tool of measurement mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a tool of measurement mentioned in the text?
What does a pressure algometer measure?
What does a pressure algometer measure?
When does assessment take place within the Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management Plan (CDMP)?
When does assessment take place within the Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management Plan (CDMP)?
What is the definition of 'Pressure Tolerance'?
What is the definition of 'Pressure Tolerance'?
Why is measuring change within CDMP important?
Why is measuring change within CDMP important?
Why is measuring change considered a valued component of the plan of care according to the text?
Why is measuring change considered a valued component of the plan of care according to the text?
In the context of the text, why is clinical assessment not equivalent to a diagnosis?
In the context of the text, why is clinical assessment not equivalent to a diagnosis?
Which phase within the CDMP involves objective physiological measurement according to the text?
Which phase within the CDMP involves objective physiological measurement according to the text?
What is a key advantage of using observation as a tool to measure physiological change?
What is a key advantage of using observation as a tool to measure physiological change?
How do different measurement and statistic concepts relate to MT research and practice according to the text?
How do different measurement and statistic concepts relate to MT research and practice according to the text?
Why is 'hands-on' time questioned in the context of assessment according to the text?
Why is 'hands-on' time questioned in the context of assessment according to the text?
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
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Description
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.
