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The Impact of Functional Interventions and Client Advocacy on Wound Healing

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1.  Why do clients living with wounds often need advocates in the healthcare system? Many clients are no longer able to manage for themselves due to an illness or medical condition A client’s ability to function independently may be reduced A client may not notice any change in their ability to function All of the above

2.  After the conclusion of the functional activity intervention, the therapist should ask their client: “Do you feel sore after therapy today?” “What did we accomplish in therapy today?” “Do you feel like you need to rest after today’s therapy session?” All of the above

3.  The best way to turn an impairment based goal into a functional goal is at the end of the goal, ask: “So what?” “How many times can you repeat this activity?” “Can you do this without the therapist’s assistance?” "How many pounds can you lift?"

4.  The Braden Scale addresses what area of concern? Friction and shear Cognition Strength All of the above

5.  An example of a functional goal for a client living with a wound is: In 1 week, client will decrease edema in periwound R anterior calf In 2 weeks, client will tolerate sitting in a wheelchair positioning for 30 min with appropriate pressure relief cushion to eat dinner in the dining room In 1 week, client will perform dressing w/ min (A) use of adaptive equipment All of the above

6.  When determining the goals of a client living with wounds, the therapist should: Solely focus on closing the wound Focus on large neuromuscular gains Ask the client “What would improve your quality of life and be meaningful to you in your everyday life?” All of the above

7.  The following is an instrument used to evaluate Health Related Quality of Life for clients with diabetic foot ulcers: Neuro-QoL ABC Scale Elderly Mobility Scale All of the above

8.  What should therapists consider when designing successful activities for their clients living with wounds? Learn about the client’s past habits and interests Adapt the activity to match physical and cognitive abilities Assess success of the activity All of the above

9.  The purpose of advocacy in the rehab setting is: To support a client at their highest level of function To recognize that a client’s functional ability may decline as they age in place and that interventions may be needed to reduce the decline To assure that all team members assist in helping all clients maintain their highest level of function All of the above

10.  The Norton Scale addresses what area of concern? Range of motion Incontinence Risk of pressure injury All of the above