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cerebral palsy, levels of intellectual disability, Alzheimer's, seizures
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10/03/2013

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Term
Academic skills of a 3-7th grader. Usually has adequate social and vocational skills for living in the community with intermittent support.
Definition
Mild ID; IQ 55-70
Term
Academically, at a 2nd grade level. Require support to function in society-a group home or supervised housing- Can usually handle routine daily functions and perform unskilled or semiskilled work in a sheltered workshop
Definition
Moderate ID: IQ 40-55
Term
These individuals learn to communicate and can be trained in basic health habits. Require extensive support and supervision to accomplish most tasks.
Definition
Severe ID: IQ 25-40
Term

Decreased midrange voluntary and involuntary movements; slow and labored stereotypical movements


Severe Spasticity

Moderate Spasticity

Mild Spasticity

Pure Athetosis

Athetosis with Spasticity

Definition
Severe Spasticity
Term

May be able to walk; Total movement synergies

 

Severe Spasticity

Moderate Spasticity

Mild Spasticity

Pure Athetosis

Athetosis with Spasticity

Definition
Moderate Spasticity
Term

Writhing involuntary movements, more distal than proximal. No change with intention to move

 

Severe Spasticity

Moderate Spasticity

Mild Spasticity

Pure Athetosis

Athetosis with Spasticity

Definition
Pure Athetosis
Term

Decreased ability to grade movements; Decreased midline control and selective movement. Proximal stability and distal chereoathetosis

 

Pure Athetosis

Athetosis with Spasticity

Athetosis with Tonic Spasms

Choreoathetosis

Flaccidity

Ataxia

Definition
Athetosis with tonic spasms
Term

Extreme tonic spasm w/o voluntary control; Some involuntary movement, distal more than proximal


Pure Athetosis

Athetosis with Spasticity

Athetosis with Tonic Spasms

Choreoathetosis

Flaccidity

Ataxia

Definition
Athetosis with Tonic Spasm
Term

Wide movement ranges with no gradation; Jerky movements more proximal than distal; No selective movement or fixation of movement; weak hands and fingers

 


Pure Athetosis

Athetosis with Spasticity

Athetosis with Tonic Spasms

Choreoathetosis

Flaccidity

Ataxia

Definition
Choreoathetosis
Term

Ungraded movements; Slow movement difficult; many static postures


Pure Athetosis

Athetosis with Spasticity

Athetosis with Tonic Spasms

Choreoathetosis

Flaccidity

Ataxia

Definition
Flaccidity
Term

Lacks point of stability therefore coactivation is difficult; uses primitive rather than abnormal patterns, hence gross, total patterns; Dysmetria, disdiadochokinesia, tremors at rest, symmetric problems.


Pure Athetosis

Athetosis with Spasticity

Athetosis with Tonic Spasms

Choreoathetosis

Flaccidity

Ataxia

Definition
Ataxia
Term
Asymmetric hand movements prevail until ___ months
Definition
3
Term
By __ to __ months baby uses both hands for different functions.
Definition
12 to 18 months
Term
The ability to use two different hands for two very different functions emerges at age ___ years
Definition
2.5
Term
Poorly graded movement, Insufficient force and poor timing/coordination of movements are attributed to which somatosensory problems?
Definition
Tactile/sensory, Abnormal tone, muscle weakness
Term
Which position facilitates cocontraction of muscles, dissociation of the 2 sides of the body, gross bilateral manipulation of the object and visual regard of the hands?
Definition
Prone position on forearms
Term
Describe ho to inhibit UE tone prior to participating in fine motor activities:
Definition

Slow rotary movements using small ROM btwn internal and external shoulder rotation & btwn forearm pronation and supination.

UE weightbearing

Term
Describe the appropriate UE tone inhibition position for a patient with tightness in wrist flexion:
Definition
Weight bear prone on forearms and sidelying, splints may also be indicated during weightbearing to assist with wrist and hand positioning
Term
A patient with amelia has ___
Definition
One arm
Term
ID the symptoms associated with this phase of Alzheimer's:
1) Increased trouble with planning or organizing
2) Noticeably greater trouble performing social or work related tasks
3) Trouble finding the right word
Definition
Stage II Early stage- mild cognitive decline
Term
ID the symptoms associated with this phase of Alzheimer's:
1) Unable to manage IADLs- finances, bills, planning dinner for guests
2) Becoming moody or withdrawn
3) Forgetful about ones personal history
Definition
Stage 4: Moderate cognitive decline; Mild/Early Stage Alzheimer's
Term
ID the symptoms associated with this phase of Alzheimer's:
1) Not oriented to place/time
2)Help choosing proper clothing
3) still remember significant details about self and family
4) no assistance with eating or using toilet
5) can't remember address or phone number
6) Need help with day to day activities
Definition
Stage 5: Moderately severe; MID-stage Alzheimer's
Term
ID the symptoms associated with this phase of Alzheimer's:
1) need assistance with toileting- increasing incontinence
2)Wandering
3)Remember name but difficult with personal history
4) needs help dressing
Definition
Stage 6: Severe cog decline: Mid stage Alzheimer's
Term
What environmental modification would assist a person with middle stage dementia ease their morning personal care routine?
Definition
Large, clearly written signs with step by step directions can help the client with MIDDLE STAGE dementia do basic tasks like microwave a frozen meal or get dressed
Term
Symptoms of Stage 7 of Alzheimer's: Late Stage
Definition
In the final stage of this disease, individuals lose the ability to respond to their environment, to carry on a conversation and, eventually, to control movement. They may still say words or phrases.
Term
Type of seizure: involve a single muscle group
Definition
Myoclonic
Term
Type of seizure: Loss of normal muscle tone for ~ 30 min or more
Definition
Akinetic
Term
Type of seizure: brief lapse or loss of awareness. Suspend all motor activity (even eye blinking) Last less than 30 seconds
Definition
Absence
Term
Which behavioral symptom might a client with early-stage dementia have?
Pacing
Difficulty choosing appropriate clothing
Vulgar or rude language
Suspicion
 
Definition
A client with early-stage dementia might become suspicious; it is common for clients to think misplaced items have been stolen or that their spouse may be unfaithful.
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