Term
| What are the considerations when developing an O&M instruction program for persons with diabetes? |
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Definition
fluctuating vision;
neuropathy flare-ups;
glucose level indicators;
medical plans,
contact person |
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Term
| What eye diseases are associated with AIDS? |
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Definition
Cytomegalovirus (CMV),
Cryptococcal Meningitis,
central nervous system infection,
Kaposi's Sarcoma,
Uvetitis,
Toxoplasmosis,
HIV retinopathy |
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Term
| What are the implications of AIDS for O&M instruction? |
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Definition
Prevention of contamination;
reschedule lessons if instructor has possible contagion,
be flexible to present endurance level |
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Term
| What are the considerations when developing an O&M instruction program for persons with a seizure disorder? |
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Definition
Be prepared (know probable type, guidelines, contact, etc);
limit strobe light effects,
know side effects of medication
Insist on medi-alert bracelet |
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Term
| What are the considerations when developing an O&M instruction program for persons with arthritis? |
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Definition
Flexibility/adaptation to lesson;
grip capability
Sensitivity to weather |
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Term
| What are the considerations when developing an O&M instruction program for persons with high blood pressure? |
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Definition
cardiovascular endurance levels,
meds can cause frequent urination, cold hands and feet, difficulty sleeping, dry cough |
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Term
| What are the considerations when developing an O&M instruction program for persons with a heart condition? |
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Definition
similar to blood pressure;
know CPR,
be aware of medical information |
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Term
| What are the considerations when developing an O&M instruction program for persons with asthma? |
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Definition
may vary with cold/warm weather,
have inhaler available;
remind to breathe thru mouth (scarf in winter) |
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Term
| What are some signs that a person is having a hypoglycemic reaction or a hyperglycemic reaction? |
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Definition
| Dizziness, fatigue, drowsy, light-headed, or decreased bllod flow to outer extremities (hypo); frequent urination, redness in face, headache, sudden irritation (hyper) |
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Term
| What should an O&M specialist do if a client has a hypoglycemic reaction or a hyperglycemic reaction during an O&M lesson? |
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Definition
Have student sit in a reclined chair,
administer sugar-based product |
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Term
| What are some considerations when developing an O&M program for persons with Allergic Reactions? |
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Definition
avoid allergy-prone areas or times of year,
epi-pen |
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Term
| How to handle clients with Frequent Aggressive Behavior |
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Definition
| maintain accurate records; schedule lessons to correspond to best working time; |
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Term
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Definition
| Clear the environment; loosen clothing; record information about precursors,event & post; if longer than a few minutes, call for assistance |
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Term
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Definition
| Ascertain severity, provide basic first aid, contact EMT as appropriate |
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Term
| Responding to an emotional or behavioral incident |
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Definition
record keeping of precursors and event;
attempt redirection |
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Term
| Responding to an allergic reaction |
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Definition
| record keeping, determine cause if possible, administer treatment if given permission & available, call EMT for severe reactions |
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