Patient Care Skills

by Minor, Scott Duesterhaus; Minor, Mary Alice Duesterhaus

• ISBN13: 9780131113824
• ISBN10: 0131113828
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

A revision of a highly successful text that demonstrates proper positioning techniques and other patient care competencies that a physical therapist must master.New features in this edition, which will be completely redesigned include: Key Terms, Procedure boxes, new photos and Video CD-ROM.Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy students and professionals.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
Reviewers	xv
Procedures	xvii
Patient/Client Management Process	1	(24)
Learning Objectives	1	(1)
Key Terms	1	(1)
Introduction	2	(2)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act	2	(1)
Guide to Physical Therapist Practice	2	(2)
Examination	4	(2)
Chart Review	4	(1)
Interview	5	(1)
Tests and Measures	6	(1)
Evaluation	6	(1)
Diagnosis	6	(1)
Prognosis	6	(2)
Plan of Care	8	(1)
Documentation (Medical Records)	8	(6)
Formats of Medical Records	9	(1)
Note Formats	10	(3)
Requirements for Adequate Documentation	13	(1)
Audit of Patient Care	14	(1)
Review Questions	14	(1)
Suggested Activities	15	(1)
Case Study	16	(1)
References	16	(9)
Preparation for Patient Care	25	(24)
Learning Objectives	25	(1)
Key Terms	25	(1)
Introduction	25	(1)
Management of the Environment	25	(5)
Instructions and Verbal Commands	30	(1)
Patient Preparation	31	(1)
Transporting	32	(13)
Review Questions	45	(1)
Suggested Activities	46	(1)
Case Study	47	(2)
Aseptic Techniques	49	(28)
Learning Objectives	49	(1)
Key Terms	49	(1)
Introduction	50	(1)
Definitions	50	(2)
Introduction to Infection Control	52	(1)
Isolation Precautions in Hospitals	53	(4)
Rationale	53	(1)
Modes of Transmission	53	(1)
Tiers of Isolation Precautions	54	(1)
Recommendations	55	(2)
Apparel	57	(1)
Sterile Field	58	(2)
Requirement 1	58	(1)
Requirement 2	58	(1)
Requirement 3	58	(1)
Requirement 4	58	(1)
Requirement 5	59	(1)
Requirement 6	59	(1)
Requirement 7	59	(1)
Requirement 8	59	(1)
Handwashing	60	(7)
Procedures	60	(1)
Scrubbing	60	(7)
Wound Dressings	67	(7)
Purpose	67	(1)
Evaluation	67	(1)
Types of Dressings	68	(1)
Materials	69	(1)
Preparation	69	(5)
Review Questions	74	(1)
Suggested Activities	74	(1)
References	75	(2)
Vital Signs	77	(16)
Learning Objectives	77	(1)
Key Terms	77	(1)
Introduction	78	(1)
Heart Rate	78	(5)
Purpose	78	(1)
Methods	79	(4)
Norms	83	(1)
Blood Pressure	83	(4)
Purpose	83	(1)
Method	84	(2)
Site	86	(1)
Norms	86	(1)
Respiration	87	(1)
Purpose	87	(1)
Methods	87	(1)
Norms	88	(1)
Temperature	88	(2)
Purpose	88	(1)
Methods	89	(1)
Sites	89	(1)
Norms	90	(1)
Pain	90	(1)
Purpose	90	(1)
Method	91	(1)
Site	91	(1)
Norms	91	(1)
Review Questions	91	(1)
Suggested Activities	92	(1)
Case Study	92	(1)
References	92	(1)
Turning and Positioning	93	(20)
Learning Objectives	93	(1)
Key Terms	93	(1)
Introduction	93	(3)
Goals	93	(1)
Time in Positions	94	(2)
Supine Position	96	(4)
Prone Position	100	(6)
Sidelying	106	(5)
Review Questions	111	(1)
Suggested Activities	111	(1)
Case Studies	111	(2)
Range of Motion Exercise	113	(56)
Learning Objectives	113	(1)
Key Terms	113	(1)
Introduction	114	(2)
Methods	116	(3)
Anatomical Planes of Movement	116	(3)
Diagonal Patterns of Movement	119	(1)
Directions	119	(47)
Review Questions	166	(1)
Suggested Activities	166	(1)
Case Studies	166	(1)
References	167	(2)
Wheelchairs	169	(28)
Learning Objectives	169	(1)
Key Terms	169	(1)
Introduction	170	(1)
Wheelchair Components	170	(11)
Wheel Locks	170	(2)
Pelvic Positioners	172	(1)
Caster Wheels	172	(1)
Drive (Push) Wheels	173	(1)
Armrests	174	(3)
Front Rigging	177	(4)
Wheelchair Types	181	(14)
Folding Wheelchair	181	(1)
Standard Wheelchair	182	(1)
Fixed Frame Wheelchair	182	(1)
Reclining-Back Wheelchair	183	(1)
Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair	184	(1)
One-Arm Drive Wheelchair	185	(1)
Amputee Wheelchair	185	(1)
Companion Wheelchair	186	(1)
Motorized Wheelchairs and Scooters	186	(2)
Power Assist Chair	188	(7)
Standard Wheelchair Sizes	195	(1)
Review Questions	195	(1)
Suggested Activities	196	(1)
Case Studies	196	(1)
Transfers	197	(68)
Learning Objectives	197	(1)
Key Terms	197	(1)
Introduction	197	(1)
Levels of Transfers	198	(1)
Levels of Assistance	198	(1)
Amount of Assistance	199	(1)
Type of Assistance	199	(1)
General Rules	199	(10)
Body Mechanics	199	(1)
Gait or Transfer Belts	199	(1)
Preparing the Environment	200	(1)
Instructions and Verbal Cues	200	(1)
Completing the Transfer	201	(8)
Hydraulic Lift	209	(54)
Review Questions	263	(1)
Suggested Activities	263	(1)
Case Studies	263	(1)
Reference	264	(1)
Ambulation with Ambulatory Assistive Devices	265	(134)
Learning Objectives	265	(1)
Key Terms	265	(1)
Introduction	266	(1)
Teaching Tips	266	(3)
Training Environment	266	(1)
Parallel Bars	266	(1)
Fatigue	267	(1)
Patient Concentration	267	(1)
Weight Bearing	267	(1)
Methods of Instruction	268	(1)
Content of Instruction	268	(1)
Choosing an Assistive Device	269	(8)
Walkers	271	(2)
Axillary Crutches	273	(1)
Forearm (Lofstrand) Crutches	274	(1)
Canes	274	(3)
Choosing a Gait Pattern	277	(10)
Weight Bearing Status	277	(1)
Two-Point Gait Pattern	277	(1)
Four-Point Gait Pattern	277	(1)
Three-Point Gait Pattern	278	(1)
Swing-To Gait Pattern	278	(1)
Swing-Through Gait Pattern	279	(8)
Curbs	287	(1)
Moving Through Doorways	287	(1)
Tilt Table	287	(3)
Walkers	290	(26)
Fitting	290	(26)
Axillary Crutches	316	(24)
Fitting	316	(24)
Forearm (Lofstrand) Crutches	340	(22)
Fitting	340	(22)
Canes	362	(35)
Fitting	362	(35)
Review Questions	397	(1)
Suggested Activities	398	(1)
Case Studies	398	(1)
Americans with Disabilities Act	399	(28)
Learning Objectives	399	(1)
Key Terms	399	(1)
Introduction	399	(1)
Resources	400	(1)
General Considerations for Accessibility	401	(1)
Specific Requirements	401	(23)
Accessible Route	402	(1)
Assembly and Auditorium Areas for Wheelchair Seating	403	(1)
Check-Out Counters	404	(1)
Clear Space Areas	405	(2)
Control Mechanisms	407	(1)
Curb Cuts	407	(1)
Doors and Doorways	407	(5)
Drinking Fountains	412	(1)
Elevators	412	(2)
Grab Bars	414	(1)
Ground and Floor Surfaces	414	(1)
Handrails	414	(2)
Hotels (Transient Lodging)	416	(1)
Medical Facilities	416	(1)
Parking Spaces	416	(1)
Platform Lifts	416	(1)
Ramps	417	(1)
Reach Ranges	417	(2)
Restrooms and Bathrooms	419	(5)
Stairs	424	(1)
Transportation Facilities	424	(1)
Review Questions	424	(1)
Suggested Activities	424	(1)
Reference	425	(2)
Glossary of Abbreviations	427	(4)
Index	431