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Fatigue in MS often worsens in the _____; this could be due to ______.

BASED UPON MARVIN’S CASE Occupational Therapy initial evaluation results: Cognition: A & O x 3, intact memory, no perceptual deficits Sensation: intact ROM: WNL for all extremities, neck and trunk passively. Bilateral plantarflexion contracture of -5 degrees of dorsiflexion on the L and -10 degrees on the R Balance: sitting balance is normal, standing balance is moderately impaired. Requires a FWW and min A to attain and maintain upright. Does not tolerate more than minimal challenges to his balance in standing with a FWW Pain: moderate, frequent complaints of LE muscle stiffness and cramping Transfers: sit to stand with min A and FWW; bed to wheelchair with min A with FWW; wheelchair to commode min A with FWW Functional mobility: independent in wheelchair set-up, propulsion and maneuvering on level surfaces; minimum to moderate A to ambulate with FWW & fatigues easily Self-care: Independent from seated position with feeding, grooming, and UE dressing. Able to complete most LE dressing, requires mod A for standing to don pants over hips. Mod A for toileting.

An OT is completing a cognitive evaluation with a client in inpatient rehabilitation that is demonstrating a recognition impairment. This client is consistently unable to identify photos of family members or other famous people by name. What would be the MOST APPROPRIATE intervention to use to help this client with their cognitive limitation?

EXAM 3 BONUS (1 point) You received evaluation orders for an 8-year-old patient with the potential for learning difficulties. You want to identify areas of strengths and deficits for this child related to cognition. Which assessment will give you this needed information?

BASED UPON MARVIN’S CASE: What is the BEST activity to do with Marvin to decrease fatigue experienced during tasks?

BASED UPON JORDAN’S CASE: Identify the MOST appropriate goal for the Occupational Therapist to write given the details of Jordan’s case: 

While participating in activities to improve strength, an individual with Multiple Sclerosis who was recently admitted to the hospital complains of fatigue. Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate for the OT to take?

Seizure disorders have the potential to functionally impact a person’s ability to perform occupations of

BASED UPON MARVIN’S CASE: Which one of the goals is MOST appropriate for Marvin from the OT perspective?

Which of the following is not a cardinal symptom of Parkinson’s Disease?