An OTR is working with a 32 year old female client about one…
An OTR is working with a 32 year old female client about one month after a moderate TBI sustained during a car accident. The client complains of frequent frontal headaches, occasional blurred vision, and trouble ‘finding things even when I am looking right at them’. She is often observed squinting or closing one eye when trying to read or search for items. Which assessment would be most appropriate to assess her visual function?
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A client, 9 months post CVA, has recently gone back to work and complains of disorganization, missing meetings, frequent mistakes that she feels unable to prevent. She is most likely having difficulty in which cognitive domain?
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You work for a store that sells and repairs computers. Due to the room’s layout, while repairing computers, you must walk from one side of the carpeted room to the other frequently. Which of the following would BEST protect you from static electricity buildup?
Read DetailsNitrogen and hydrogen combine to form ammonia in the Haber p…
Nitrogen and hydrogen combine to form ammonia in the Haber process. Calculate (in kJ) the standard enthalpy change ∆H° for the reaction written below, using the bond energies given. N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) Bond: N≡N H–H N–H Bond energy (kJ/mol): your knowledge 432 391
Read DetailsAn OTR is working with a client with mild ideomotor apraxia…
An OTR is working with a client with mild ideomotor apraxia in her dominant right upper extremity following carbon monoxide poisoning. This client has good insight into her deficits and is asking for ‘homework’ to do between therapy sessions to improve her motor control. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Read DetailsAn OTR is using videotaping to provide feedback to a client…
An OTR is using videotaping to provide feedback to a client on performance during social interactions (i.e. asking for assistance during a group session). When viewing the tape together the OTR asks the client during one interaction “Can you see anything you would do differently?” What type of cue is being provided to promote awareness in this client?
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A client being seen in inpatient therapy ~3 weeks a TBI displays severe impairments on immediate and delayed recall components of the Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test. In addition this client asks various staff and family members “Where am I? What happened?” up to 40 times a day. This behavior is interfering with the clients’ ability to complete functional tasks and is very distressing to her family. What training technique would you use to teach this client how to use an external memory aid?
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