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Acute Care Back To The Basics: OT's Role In The Emergency Department

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1.  Approximately how many ED visits occur annually in the US? 145 million 10 million 1 million 145,000

2.  What age group is most likely to be admitted to the hospital from the ED? 15-24 year olds 25-44 year olds 45-64 year olds 65 years and older

3.  Occupational therapy in the ED has the following outcomes EXCEPT: Recognizes post-discharge needs Reduces the probability of future adverse health outcomes Avoids hospital admission Encourages hospital admissions to improve inpatient censuses

4.  Which of the following are non-standardized assessments used by OT in the ED? Occupational Profile Home assessment Observation of performance All of the above

5.  Which of the following standardized assessments was developed specifically for use in the ED? Barthel Index Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Functional Status Assessment of Seniors in the Emergency Department (FSAS-ED) Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

6.  All of the following are triggering factors of delirium in older adults admitted to the emergency department EXCEPT: Dehydration Immobilization Fatigue Urinary retention

7.  Undetected delirium in the ED is correlated with: Higher mortality at 6 months Increased falls Decreased patient satisfaction Increased caregiver burden

8.  The 4 A’s Test screens for: Fall risk Delirium Risk of readmission Mild cognitive impairment

9.  Which of the following are common OT interventions provided in the ED? Patient/Family Education DME Recommendations Referrals to community based services All of the above

10.  Which of the following is a challenge for OT practice in the ED? Lack of understanding amongst interdisciplinary team members on the role of OT Fast-paced environment Insurance barriers All of the above