An OTA Is Working with a Client Diagnosed with Huntington's

question 9

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a client diagnosed with Huntington's disease. Which interventions would be most meaningful to a client who is in the mid-stage of the disease?

• A) Education on bed position for management of contractures
• B) Making lists for ADLs and pairing matching clothing for dressing
• C) Reducing outside stimuli at the workplace to increase concentration
• D) Padding the hospital bed rails to protect the skin

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Definitions:

Lamellated Corpuscles

Also known as Pacinian corpuscles, they are nerve endings in the skin responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Nerve endings in the skin responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure.

Third-Degree Burn

A severe burn characterized by destruction of the skin through its deepest layers, potentially affecting underlying tissues.

Second-Degree Burn

A burn injury affecting both the outer layer and the underlying layer of skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and blistering.