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What is the most likely cause of the patient experiencing left hip pain and difficulty flexing greater than 70 degrees, regardless of position?
What is the most likely cause of the patient experiencing left hip pain and difficulty flexing greater than 70 degrees, regardless of position?
Which rehabilitation consideration is crucial when treating a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Which rehabilitation consideration is crucial when treating a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
During a physical therapy evaluation, which of the following clinical presentations might indicate a need for imaging or further diagnostic testing?
During a physical therapy evaluation, which of the following clinical presentations might indicate a need for imaging or further diagnostic testing?
In the context of physical therapy within the Neurological Intensive Care Unit, what practice is considered safest?
In the context of physical therapy within the Neurological Intensive Care Unit, what practice is considered safest?
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What is a key characteristic of managing patients with normal or increased ICP during physical therapy sessions?
What is a key characteristic of managing patients with normal or increased ICP during physical therapy sessions?
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What is the primary impact of invasive support on physical therapy frequency?
What is the primary impact of invasive support on physical therapy frequency?
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How long can episodes of Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity (PSH) last?
How long can episodes of Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity (PSH) last?
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What percentage of PSH cases are due to non-noxious stimuli?
What percentage of PSH cases are due to non-noxious stimuli?
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In the context of neurological intensive care, what likely affects the management approach?
In the context of neurological intensive care, what likely affects the management approach?
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What role do physical therapists play in neurological intensive care units?
What role do physical therapists play in neurological intensive care units?
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Which aspect is critical in understanding the clinical course of patients undergoing rehabilitation?
Which aspect is critical in understanding the clinical course of patients undergoing rehabilitation?
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Which of the following conditions can lead to reduced physical therapy in intensive care?
Which of the following conditions can lead to reduced physical therapy in intensive care?
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What important variable should rehabilitation programs consider in patients with PSH?
What important variable should rehabilitation programs consider in patients with PSH?
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What is one of the primary concerns when providing therapy in a neurological intensive care setting?
What is one of the primary concerns when providing therapy in a neurological intensive care setting?
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In rehabilitation for patients with neurological impairments, which symptom should be monitored closely?
In rehabilitation for patients with neurological impairments, which symptom should be monitored closely?
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Which procedure involves removal of a bone flap that is later replaced?
Which procedure involves removal of a bone flap that is later replaced?
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What is a common precaution for patients who have undergone a craniectomy?
What is a common precaution for patients who have undergone a craniectomy?
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Which term refers to the procedure that replaces the removed bone flap after a craniectomy?
Which term refers to the procedure that replaces the removed bone flap after a craniectomy?
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What is the primary reason for performing a decompression procedure in a craniotomy?
What is the primary reason for performing a decompression procedure in a craniotomy?
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Which of these surgical procedures involves leaving the bone flap out until swelling is resolved?
Which of these surgical procedures involves leaving the bone flap out until swelling is resolved?
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What is typically assessed during the clinical course of a patient post-craniotomy?
What is typically assessed during the clinical course of a patient post-craniotomy?
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Which diagnostic test might be most relevant for a patient after undergoing a craniotomy?
Which diagnostic test might be most relevant for a patient after undergoing a craniotomy?
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What risk is associated with a craniectomy that requires a specific safety measure?
What risk is associated with a craniectomy that requires a specific safety measure?
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What common presentation might indicate the need for a craniotomy?
What common presentation might indicate the need for a craniotomy?
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What is the purpose of medical and surgical management in patients with cranial procedures?
What is the purpose of medical and surgical management in patients with cranial procedures?
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What is a common cause of Heterotopic Ossification (HO) in patients following an acute injury?
What is a common cause of Heterotopic Ossification (HO) in patients following an acute injury?
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Which of the following symptoms does NOT typically correlate with the common presentations of Heterotopic Ossification?
Which of the following symptoms does NOT typically correlate with the common presentations of Heterotopic Ossification?
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Which medical complication occurs in 10-18% of patients following a severe brain injury?
Which medical complication occurs in 10-18% of patients following a severe brain injury?
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Which factor is NOT typically considered a risk factor for Heterotopic Ossification?
Which factor is NOT typically considered a risk factor for Heterotopic Ossification?
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In the context of rehabilitation, which of the following considerations is least likely to be associated with patients experiencing Heterotopic Ossification?
In the context of rehabilitation, which of the following considerations is least likely to be associated with patients experiencing Heterotopic Ossification?
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Which syndrome is characterized by elevated complications in sleep, mobility, and psychiatric health following a brain injury?
Which syndrome is characterized by elevated complications in sleep, mobility, and psychiatric health following a brain injury?
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Which aspect of rehabilitation for patients post-severe brain injury includes managing issues such as urinary dysfunction?
Which aspect of rehabilitation for patients post-severe brain injury includes managing issues such as urinary dysfunction?
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What is a common psychiatric consideration for patients experiencing complications post-injury?
What is a common psychiatric consideration for patients experiencing complications post-injury?
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Which of the following conditions is least related to the complications of a brain injury?
Which of the following conditions is least related to the complications of a brain injury?
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Which medical consideration is essential for patients with Heterotopic Ossification in rehabilitation?
Which medical consideration is essential for patients with Heterotopic Ossification in rehabilitation?
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What percentage of patients previously thought to be in a vegetative state were found to be minimally conscious using the CRS-R?
What percentage of patients previously thought to be in a vegetative state were found to be minimally conscious using the CRS-R?
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Which level of response indicates a patient exhibits no response at all?
Which level of response indicates a patient exhibits no response at all?
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What is the primary focus of the Agitated Behavioral Scale?
What is the primary focus of the Agitated Behavioral Scale?
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What assist level is indicated for a patient at Rancho Level VIII?
What assist level is indicated for a patient at Rancho Level VIII?
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What defines post-traumatic agitation?
What defines post-traumatic agitation?
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At which level of consciousness does a patient display confused and inappropriate behavior without agitation?
At which level of consciousness does a patient display confused and inappropriate behavior without agitation?
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What assist level is required for a patient classified under Level VI?
What assist level is required for a patient classified under Level VI?
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Which level describes a patient who is appropriate but confused?
Which level describes a patient who is appropriate but confused?
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What is the primary goal of using the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R)?
What is the primary goal of using the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R)?
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Which level of the assessment indicates that the patient requires total assist?
Which level of the assessment indicates that the patient requires total assist?
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The Agitated Behavioral Scale uses how many observable behaviors for assessment?
The Agitated Behavioral Scale uses how many observable behaviors for assessment?
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Which of the following best describes a patient in Level VII?
Which of the following best describes a patient in Level VII?
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In terms of assist levels, what is the distinction for a patient at Rancho Level IX compared to Level V?
In terms of assist levels, what is the distinction for a patient at Rancho Level IX compared to Level V?
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What type of response does a Level II classification signify?
What type of response does a Level II classification signify?
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What is the normal range for intracranial pressure (ICP)?
What is the normal range for intracranial pressure (ICP)?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of post-traumatic hydrocephalus?
Which of the following is a common symptom of post-traumatic hydrocephalus?
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What therapy is initiated when intracranial pressure exceeds 20 mmHg?
What therapy is initiated when intracranial pressure exceeds 20 mmHg?
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What is the target range for cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)?
What is the target range for cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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Which of the following interventions is NOT generally applicable for craniectomy and craniotomy patients?
Which of the following interventions is NOT generally applicable for craniectomy and craniotomy patients?
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What is the incidence rate of developing post-traumatic hydrocephalus among individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
What is the incidence rate of developing post-traumatic hydrocephalus among individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
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Which of the following statements about monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP) is accurate?
Which of the following statements about monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP) is accurate?
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What formula is used to calculate cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)?
What formula is used to calculate cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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What is one of the common consequences of severe traumatic brain injury related to fluid accumulation?
What is one of the common consequences of severe traumatic brain injury related to fluid accumulation?
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Which vital sign component does not contribute to the MAP calculation?
Which vital sign component does not contribute to the MAP calculation?
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What should be done for a patient presenting symptoms of acute headache, cognitive changes, and gait disturbances post-injury?
What should be done for a patient presenting symptoms of acute headache, cognitive changes, and gait disturbances post-injury?
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What measurement indicates that ICP is elevated and may need intervention?
What measurement indicates that ICP is elevated and may need intervention?
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Which of these is a potential cause for post-traumatic hydrocephalus?
Which of these is a potential cause for post-traumatic hydrocephalus?
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Study Notes
Rancho Los Amigos Scale-Revised
- Levels are used to classify the level of responsiveness and assistance needed for patients with altered consciousness
- The scale has ten levels, progressing from no response through increasingly complex responses and independence
Clinical Examination
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Level I: No Response: Total Assistance
- No response to external stimuli
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Level II: Generalized Response: Total Assistance
- Responds inconsistently and non-purposefully to external stimuli
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Level III: Localized Response: Total Assistance
- Responds inconsistently and specifically to external stimuli; responses directly related to stimulus
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Level IV: Confused and Agitated: Maximal Assistance
- Hyperactive state with bizarre, non-purposeful behavior; agitated, confused
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Level V: Confused, Inappropriate Non-Agitated: Maximal Assistance
- Confused behavior and verbalization often inappropriate; unable to initiate tasks on own, but can show behavior if demonstrated for them
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Level VI: Confused, Appropriate: Moderate Assistance
- Consistent following of simple commands; retains learning for familiar tasks; increased awareness of self, situation, & environment
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Level VII: Automatic, Appropriate: Minimal Assistance for Daily Living Skills
- Oriented in familiar settings; automatic routines; carry-over of new tasks; superficial awareness of diagnosis
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Level VIII: Purposeful, Appropriate: Stand-By Assistance
- Oriented to person, place, and time; independently carries out familiar tasks; awareness of impairments; requires stand-by assistance
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Level IX: Purposeful, Appropriate: Stand-By Assistance (on request)
- Able to independently shift between tasks; aware of impairments; can anticipate obstacles; assistance only when needed
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Level X: Purposeful, Appropriate: Modified Independence
- Able to multitask; anticipates obstacles & takes corrective actions; can independently make decisions; appropriate social interactions
Post-traumatic Agitation
- Definition- Excessive behavior, often occurring in altered consciousness, with diminished cognition
- Incidence post-TBI- 10-96%
Agitated Behavioral Scale
- Observational scale of 14 behaviors; scores on a 0-4 scale (higher score = more severe)
Disorders of Consciousness--Rancho I-III
- Categorizes different levels of consciousness based on various factors like response to stimuli, motor function, cognition, and communication
- Provides a framework for understanding and classifying patients at different levels of cognitive impairment
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Explore the Rancho Los Amigos Scale-Revised, a clinical tool used to assess patients with altered consciousness. This quiz covers the ten levels of response, from total unresponsiveness to increasing independence and complexity. Test your knowledge on this important aspect of clinical examination.
