You are a therapist in an outpatient clinic and have been as…

You are a therapist in an outpatient clinic and have been assigned to evaluate a 24 year old female patient status post TBI 15 months ago. The patient is living at home with family members and would like to increase her physical functioning in order to return to work as a sales associate for Macy’s. During a test of upper extremity rapid alternating movement, the movements of the hands and elbows become irregular with wider excursions than expected. As speed is increased, the movements become more disorganized. What are these findings indicative of?

A new patient on the rehabilitation unit demonstrates consis…

A new patient on the rehabilitation unit demonstrates consistent verbal outbursts in therapy, ranging from yelling at other patients to cursing at you as the therapist.  She becomes easily frustrated when asked to perform novel tasks, and occasionally reaches out to grab or attempt to hit your arm when you try to guide her through a motor skill on her weaker side.  What level would this patient be on the Ranchos Los Amigos Scale?

Mrs. Jones presents with motor restless impulsive behaviors….

Mrs. Jones presents with motor restless impulsive behaviors. She repeatedly stands without assistance, reporting pain in her lower back and that her wheelchair cushion is too firm. when staff apply the wheelchair seatbelt restraint, she begins to yell and kick at the staff members.  She is confused and disoriented, frequently mistaking staff members as family and becomes angry when staff attempt to re-orient her. Her room is adjacent to the elevator, resulting in high visitor traffic and noise outside her room. Which of the following is a list of the External Triggers for her agitated behaviors?