Tests and Measures for Therapists
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What are tests and measures used for in therapy?

  • To provide subjective data for clinical judgments
  • To accurately determine the degree of impairments and specific level of function and dysfunction (correct)
  • To support the therapist's personal opinions
  • To diagnose health conditions

    • What are examples of direct impairments?

  • Decreased vital capacity
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Sensory loss in a patient with stroke (correct)
  • Depression

    • What are examples of indirect impairments?

  • Sensory loss in a patient with stroke
  • Contractures and deep vein thrombosis
  • Decreased vital capacity and disuse atrophy (correct)
  • Renal calculi and pneumonia

    • What can cause indirect impairments?

    <p>Prolonged bedrest, inactivity, and ineffective POC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using definitive tests and measures?

    <p>To support the therapist’s clinical judgments about the diagnosis, prognosis, and POC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'environmental factors' encompass?

    <p>Physical, social, and attitudinal aspects of the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a personal factor?

    <p>Coping styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of environmental factors related to personal use in daily living?

    <p>Products and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor influences how disability is experienced by an individual?

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

    What do personal factors encompass?

    <p>Gender, age, coping styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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