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What aspects of the musculoskeletal system should be evaluated in a patient, according to the text?
What aspects of the musculoskeletal system should be evaluated in a patient, according to the text?
- Functional strength only
- Integumentary system assessment
- Only muscle strength
- Muscle tone, joint range of motion, and neuromuscular control (correct)
Which of the following falls under the assessment of functional strength for a patient?
Which of the following falls under the assessment of functional strength for a patient?
- Assessing skin integrity
- Bed and out-of-bed mobility (correct)
- Evaluation of muscle tone
- Balance and gait evaluation
Why is it important to assess a patient's functional strength?
Why is it important to assess a patient's functional strength?
- To guide the need for further testing and ambulatory aids (correct)
- To determine skin pliability
- To evaluate muscle symmetry
- To assess neuromuscular control
What is a key component of neuromuscular control assessment according to the text?
What is a key component of neuromuscular control assessment according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a functional task that should be assessed in patients?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a functional task that should be assessed in patients?
What is one of the long-term repercussions for patients beyond discharge from the ICU when they experience ICU-acquired weakness?
What is one of the long-term repercussions for patients beyond discharge from the ICU when they experience ICU-acquired weakness?
Why is the assessment of skin integrity important in patients according to the text?
Why is the assessment of skin integrity important in patients according to the text?
What role does assessing bed mobility play in patient evaluation according to the text?
What role does assessing bed mobility play in patient evaluation according to the text?
Why is it essential to look for areas of skin breakdown, ecchymosis, and pressure injuries in patients?
Why is it essential to look for areas of skin breakdown, ecchymosis, and pressure injuries in patients?
How can skin lesions be prevented in bedridden patients?
How can skin lesions be prevented in bedridden patients?
Why is measurement of fluid balance and urine output important in patient care?
Why is measurement of fluid balance and urine output important in patient care?
What can dehydration lead to in patients?
What can dehydration lead to in patients?
What is a potential consequence of constant mucous plugging due to dehydration?
What is a potential consequence of constant mucous plugging due to dehydration?
How can physiotherapists contribute to identifying acute kidney injury in patients?
How can physiotherapists contribute to identifying acute kidney injury in patients?
Why is it important to note if a patient is catheterized in assessing the renal system?
Why is it important to note if a patient is catheterized in assessing the renal system?
What should be considered for optimal support of the gastro-intestinal system in patients?
What should be considered for optimal support of the gastro-intestinal system in patients?
What is the primary purpose of the CAM-ICU assessment method?
What is the primary purpose of the CAM-ICU assessment method?
Which of the following behaviors must a patient exhibit to be considered delirious according to the CAM-ICU?
Which of the following behaviors must a patient exhibit to be considered delirious according to the CAM-ICU?
What is the purpose of the Delirium Observation Screening Scale (DOSS)?
What is the purpose of the Delirium Observation Screening Scale (DOSS)?
How is the daily DOSS score calculated?
How is the daily DOSS score calculated?
What is the DOSS score threshold that indicates the presence of delirium?
What is the DOSS score threshold that indicates the presence of delirium?
What is the key difference between the CAM-ICU and DOSS assessment methods?
What is the key difference between the CAM-ICU and DOSS assessment methods?
Which of the following physiotherapy interventions is mentioned in the text?
Which of the following physiotherapy interventions is mentioned in the text?
Which of the following references provides the most relevant information about the DOSS assessment?
Which of the following references provides the most relevant information about the DOSS assessment?
What is the primary purpose of the PERME ICU Mobility Scale?
What is the primary purpose of the PERME ICU Mobility Scale?
According to the passage, what is one of the major goals of physical therapy for critically ill patients?
According to the passage, what is one of the major goals of physical therapy for critically ill patients?
What does a higher score on the PERME ICU Mobility Scale indicate?
What does a higher score on the PERME ICU Mobility Scale indicate?
Which of the following is NOT one of the categories addressed by the PERME ICU Mobility Scale?
Which of the following is NOT one of the categories addressed by the PERME ICU Mobility Scale?
What is the primary focus of the information provided in the passage?
What is the primary focus of the information provided in the passage?
What is the primary reason for the increasing acceptance of early mobility practices in the ICU?
What is the primary reason for the increasing acceptance of early mobility practices in the ICU?
What is chronotropic incompetence?
What is chronotropic incompetence?
Why would an early mobility (EM) program need to be terminated for a patient?
Why would an early mobility (EM) program need to be terminated for a patient?
What does MAP stand for in the context of ICU patients?
What does MAP stand for in the context of ICU patients?
According to Adler and Malone, when should an early mobility program be terminated based on MAP levels?
According to Adler and Malone, when should an early mobility program be terminated based on MAP levels?
What is the role of vasopressors in ICU patients?
What is the role of vasopressors in ICU patients?
Why is it important to check a patient's blood pressure before initiating an EM program?
Why is it important to check a patient's blood pressure before initiating an EM program?
What MAP range is considered necessary for organ perfusion according to ACCM guidelines?
What MAP range is considered necessary for organ perfusion according to ACCM guidelines?
