When Working with a Patient with TBI Who Is Confused

question 14

Multiple Choice

When working with a patient with TBI who is confused and agitated,the physical therapist should

• A)restrain the patient at all times; safety is the number one priority.
• B)challenge the patient to learn new skills; the agitation is often the result of boredom.
• C)be prepared with numerous activities as the patient will have a limited attention span.
• D)vary the treatment every day; the patient responds best to change.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underestimating the influence of situational factors.

Actor-observer Difference

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to situational factors while attributing others' actions to their personal characteristics.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences actions in a way that causes the belief to become true.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group, which can hinder performance in activities related to those stereotypes.