Conquer the NBCOT Exam: Essential
Study Guide.
what are precautions for a posterolateral approach? -
\no hip flexion past 90, no adduction, no IR
what are precautions of an anterolateral approach? -
\no external rotation, no extension, no adduction
how should a client be positioned during personal hygiene at a sink? -
\standing at sink with straight back with foot placed inside cabinet while bending hips
how should you position yourself when sleeping with lower back pain? -
\pillow under knees in supine or between legs when side lying
what type of PAMs help with OA? -
\superficial heat such as paraffin, fluid therapy, hot packs, estim
what type of exercises are appropriate during acute flare ups of RA? -
\Isometrics with pain free exertions
what type of exercises are appropriate during remission from those with RA? -
\isotonic progressive resistive
what assessment measures outcomes before and after therapy for UE? -
\QUICK DASH (disabilities of arm shoulder and hand)
what is boutonnière deformity and how is it splinted? -
\PIP flexion and DIP hyperextension, splinted in PIP extension & isolated DIP exercises
are performed
What is swan neck deformity and how is it splinted? -
\PIP hyperextension and DIP flexion. PIP is splinted in slight flexion
what type of injury would result in claw hand? -
\ulnar nerve
how can a type 1 humerus fracture be treated? -
\long arm sling (its non displaced)
what does a ROM .program consist of after a humeral fracture? -
\aggressive stretching and can begin 4-6 weeks after a fracture
,what type of exercises are appropriate for people with CRPS? -
\stress loading, scrubbing the floor, carrying a weighted handbag
what are good edema control techniques for people with CRPS? -
\Elevation, massage, AROM, contrast baths, compression
when can you begin strengthening after surgical repair of extensor tendon? -
\8-12 weeks after surgery
sensory assessments include ____________ for nerve compression and ________ for
nerve laceration & recovery -
\monofilament testing;
two point discrimination
if a patient has burning pain in their lateral forearm they might have what? -
\radial tunnel syndrome
what type of splint should be made for radial tunnel syndrome? -
\long arm splint, elbow flexed, forearm supinated, wrist in neutral
what causes pain in the proximal forearm with activity? -
\pronator syndrome
what is non operative treatment for pronator syndrome? -
\long arm splint, elbow flexed 90 degrees, forearm neutral, TENS for pain
how should a wheelchair be ordered for someone with LE amputations? -
\the large rear wheels should be moved back and the wheelchair should have
antitippers
what is the TUG assessment for? -
\determines functional mobility, fall risk level
what assessment is used in home care to measure outcomes? -
\OASIS
is COPM able to determine caregivers problems/priorities? -
\yes
a child with extensor tone CP would have most success with LB dressing in what
position? -
\side lying
MCA stroke typically results in ______ aphasia -
\Brocas
, what sensory based assessment is appropriate for adults with ASD? -
\Sensory integration inventory
How can you test grip strength in someone with C7-C8 SCI? -
\dynamometer
What type of handles should a person with C7-C8 SCI have? -
\built up
how does the desensitization process go? -
\from soft to hard to rough
________ is the ability of the research design to answer a question accurately -
\internal validity
what senses recover first after a deep laceration of median and ulnar nerves? -
\temperature and pain
thresholds for doors should be no more than _____ inches -
\.5
in stage 1 of ALS, who complains of overall weakness, what exercises should you do? -
\moderate exercise in uninvolved muscles & AROM exercises
what is the most effective type of compensation for someone with unilateral visual
neglect and decreased sensation? -
\warning tone such as a noisy bracelet
in a posterolateral hip replacement, you should not do _____ rotation -
\internal
what should you do after a burn takes over 2 weeks to heal? -
\perform skin conditioning
MET level for sitting EOB is -
\1 to 2
MET level for seated sponge bathing is -
\2 to 3
using ______ body is more taxing than using ____ body, requiring more METs -
\upper; lower
hyperextension of elbow 15 degrees to 140 degrees flexion would be recorded how? -
\-15 to 0 to 140
Study Guide.
what are precautions for a posterolateral approach? -
\no hip flexion past 90, no adduction, no IR
what are precautions of an anterolateral approach? -
\no external rotation, no extension, no adduction
how should a client be positioned during personal hygiene at a sink? -
\standing at sink with straight back with foot placed inside cabinet while bending hips
how should you position yourself when sleeping with lower back pain? -
\pillow under knees in supine or between legs when side lying
what type of PAMs help with OA? -
\superficial heat such as paraffin, fluid therapy, hot packs, estim
what type of exercises are appropriate during acute flare ups of RA? -
\Isometrics with pain free exertions
what type of exercises are appropriate during remission from those with RA? -
\isotonic progressive resistive
what assessment measures outcomes before and after therapy for UE? -
\QUICK DASH (disabilities of arm shoulder and hand)
what is boutonnière deformity and how is it splinted? -
\PIP flexion and DIP hyperextension, splinted in PIP extension & isolated DIP exercises
are performed
What is swan neck deformity and how is it splinted? -
\PIP hyperextension and DIP flexion. PIP is splinted in slight flexion
what type of injury would result in claw hand? -
\ulnar nerve
how can a type 1 humerus fracture be treated? -
\long arm sling (its non displaced)
what does a ROM .program consist of after a humeral fracture? -
\aggressive stretching and can begin 4-6 weeks after a fracture
,what type of exercises are appropriate for people with CRPS? -
\stress loading, scrubbing the floor, carrying a weighted handbag
what are good edema control techniques for people with CRPS? -
\Elevation, massage, AROM, contrast baths, compression
when can you begin strengthening after surgical repair of extensor tendon? -
\8-12 weeks after surgery
sensory assessments include ____________ for nerve compression and ________ for
nerve laceration & recovery -
\monofilament testing;
two point discrimination
if a patient has burning pain in their lateral forearm they might have what? -
\radial tunnel syndrome
what type of splint should be made for radial tunnel syndrome? -
\long arm splint, elbow flexed, forearm supinated, wrist in neutral
what causes pain in the proximal forearm with activity? -
\pronator syndrome
what is non operative treatment for pronator syndrome? -
\long arm splint, elbow flexed 90 degrees, forearm neutral, TENS for pain
how should a wheelchair be ordered for someone with LE amputations? -
\the large rear wheels should be moved back and the wheelchair should have
antitippers
what is the TUG assessment for? -
\determines functional mobility, fall risk level
what assessment is used in home care to measure outcomes? -
\OASIS
is COPM able to determine caregivers problems/priorities? -
\yes
a child with extensor tone CP would have most success with LB dressing in what
position? -
\side lying
MCA stroke typically results in ______ aphasia -
\Brocas
, what sensory based assessment is appropriate for adults with ASD? -
\Sensory integration inventory
How can you test grip strength in someone with C7-C8 SCI? -
\dynamometer
What type of handles should a person with C7-C8 SCI have? -
\built up
how does the desensitization process go? -
\from soft to hard to rough
________ is the ability of the research design to answer a question accurately -
\internal validity
what senses recover first after a deep laceration of median and ulnar nerves? -
\temperature and pain
thresholds for doors should be no more than _____ inches -
\.5
in stage 1 of ALS, who complains of overall weakness, what exercises should you do? -
\moderate exercise in uninvolved muscles & AROM exercises
what is the most effective type of compensation for someone with unilateral visual
neglect and decreased sensation? -
\warning tone such as a noisy bracelet
in a posterolateral hip replacement, you should not do _____ rotation -
\internal
what should you do after a burn takes over 2 weeks to heal? -
\perform skin conditioning
MET level for sitting EOB is -
\1 to 2
MET level for seated sponge bathing is -
\2 to 3
using ______ body is more taxing than using ____ body, requiring more METs -
\upper; lower
hyperextension of elbow 15 degrees to 140 degrees flexion would be recorded how? -
\-15 to 0 to 140
