An OT Practitioner Is Evaluating the ROM of a Client

question 5

Multiple Choice

An OT practitioner is evaluating the ROM of a client with an acute full thickness burn to the dorsum of the hand.The therapist is concerned about the integrity of the extensor tendons and should take which of the following actions?

• A) Measure passive composite finger flexion.
• B) Measure active composite finger flexion.
• C) Measure metacarpophalangeal (MP) flexion with the interphalangeal joints in extension.
• D) Refrain from performing all hand joint measurements until the burn has healed.

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Definitions:

Ibuprofen

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to reduce fever, relieve pain, and decrease inflammation.

Morphine Sulfate

A powerful opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Patient Controlled Analgesia

A method of pain management that allows patients to self-administer analgesic medicine, usually through a programmable pump.

Postoperative Pain

Pain experienced by a patient following surgical procedures, which can vary in intensity and duration.