Early Treatment of pts with severe extensor responses and generalized responses to stimuli (Rancho Level 2) Flashcards
1
Q
Stimulation may produce ____ posturing- ____ and ____ contraction of ___ and ____ extensors
A
- Opisthotonic
- Strong
- Sustained
- Neck
- Trunk
2
Q
Positioning
A
- Critical to decrease influence of tonic labyrinthine reflex in supine and reduce opisthotontic posturing
1. Sidelying
2. Semi Prone
3
Q
If pt must remain in ____, _____ can be incorporated by elevating the ___ __ ____ and flexing the ___ and ____
A
- Supine
- Flexion
- Head of Bed
- Hips
- Knees
4
Q
Position in postures _____ of pt _________
A
- Opposite
- Tendencies
5
Q
Gentle handling necessary to _____ facilitation of further mm ____, therefore slow, _____ movements best.
A
- Avoid
- Tone
- Rhythmical
6
Q
May need positioning assistants
A
- Splinting
- Serial Casting
- Air Splints
- High-Top Tennis Shoes
7
Q
Monitor ______ function
A
- Respiratory
8
Q
Prevent Sensory Deprivation
A
- Ability to pay attention is very limited
- Begin to work for specific responses to a stimulus - so use stimuli that give a response
- Not much response to commands at this level
- Begin to orient to person, place, time
- Structure, consistency, repetition begin to become important
9
Q
Maintain ____
A
- ROM
10
Q
Maintain skin ______
A
- Integrity
- Always remember family invironment
