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NUSC 3P12 Chronicity Final (part 1) Study Set Exam
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NUSC 3P12 Chronicity Final(part 1) Study Set Exam
PALLIATIVE PERFORMANCE SCALE (PPS) - Answer 1) an excellent communication tool
for quickly describing a patient's current functional level. (snapshot)
2) it may have value in criteria for workload assessment or other measurements and
comparisons (i.e., ADLs)
3) it appears to have prognostic value (i.e., they have weeks-days left or hours-days,
etc.)
includes a final score in percentage that roughly describes where the pt is at
concerning their level of care
What's the PPS for the following description:
Reduced ambulation
Unable to do hobby/housework
Significant disease
Occasional assistance required
Normal or reduced appetite
Full LOC or confusion - Answer PPS 60%
What's the PPS for the following description:
Ambulation: Mainly sit/lie
Unable to do any work
Extensive disease
Considerable assistance required
Appetite: normal/reduced
LOC: Full +/- confusion - Answer PPS 50%
What's the PPS for the following description:
Ambulation: Total bed bound
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