Modified rankin scale - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 53 year old man recently had a stroke with left hand clumsiness, slurred speech, and numbness. Since then he has recovered completely and has no residual symptoms. He has resumed all his usual pre-stroke activities. - Answer 0 Before his stroke, John walked several miles each day and was very active. Since the stroke, his activity level has decreased significantly. His right leg was amputated due to a blood clot and infection, a complication from the stroke. He is confined to a wheelchai...

When was the Modified Rankin Scale intended to be used? - Answer- Intended for use at time of discharge What is the Modified Rankin Scale ? - Answer- Global assessment of patient function What does a score of a 0 mean? - Answer- No symptoms at all What does a score of a 1 mean? - Answer- No significant disability despite symptoms; able to carry out all usual duties What does a score of a 2 mean? - Answer- Slight disability; unable to carry out all previous activities, but able to loo...

A 53 year old man recently had a stroke with left hand clumsiness, slurred speech, and numbness. Since then he has recovered completely and has no residual symptoms. He has resumed all his usual pre-stroke activities. - ACCURATE ANSWERS 0 Before his stroke, John walked several miles each day and was very active. Since the stroke, his activity level has decreased significantly. His right leg was amputated due to a blood clot and infection, a complication from the stroke. He is confined to a wh...

What is the Modified Rankin Scale (MRS)? correct answers A scale 0-6 indicating severity of disability after stroke What is the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)? correct answers Measures quality of life by stroke survivors' perception of level of recovery (physical, memory, emotion, communication, ADLs, mobility, hand function, participation) What is STRIDES? correct answers Stroke rehabilitation intervention development evidence synthesis - a personalized program to structure physical exerc...

What is the Modified Rankin Scale (MRS)? correct answer: A scale 0-6 indicating severity of disability after stroke What is the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)? correct answer: Measures quality of life by stroke survivors' perception of level of recovery (physical, memory, emotion, communication, ADLs, mobility, hand function, participation) What is STRIDES? correct answer: Stroke rehabilitation intervention development evidence synthesis - a personalized program to structure physical...

2 basic montages used during electrode screening 1) numeric order bipolar 2) referential imaging that measures brain synchronicity coherence imaging type of software helpful for quantifying seizures in ICU/EEG trending 1st consideration when guarding against skin breakdown electrode type main MEG imaging techniques -single current dipole (ECD) -current density/distribution (MR-FOCUSS) -beamformer (spatial filter) MRI safe electrodes guard against magne...

Impairment outcome measures - ANSWER-NIH Stroke Scale Fugl Meyer Orpington Prognositc Scale Upright Motor Control Test S Stream Activity Limitations outcome measures - ANSWER-FAI Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) Mobility Scale for Acute Stroke (MSAS) Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) Stroke rehab asses of movement measure (STREAM) Chedoke Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke (PASS) Lateropulsion Test Participation outcome measures - ANSWER-FAI Stroke Impact ...

What is the Modified Rankin Scale (MRS)? correct answers A scale 0-6 indicating severity of disability after stroke What is the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)? correct answers Measures quality of life by stroke survivors' perception of level of recovery (physical, memory, emotion, communication, ADLs, mobility, hand function, participation) What is STRIDES? correct answers Stroke rehabilitation intervention development evidence synthesis - a personalized program to structure physical exerc...

BARTHEL INDEX - Answer- Barthel Index • This evaluation is a measure of functional ability to manage ADL's and degree of help needed. - Feeding - Bathing - Grooming - Dressing -Bowel -Bladder -Toileting -Transfers -Stairs - Mobility • Mahoney FI, Barthel D. "Functional evaluation: the Barthel Index.Maryland RANKIN SCORE - Answer- Originally used as an interview (Rankin) • Modified for clinical use (mRankin) • Commonly used as an outcome point in research due to ease of appl...