Open Lab 7/17 (goals)

Which of the following is NOT an example of why we write outcomes and goals?

• To help the PT plan interventions to meet specific needs of the pt

• To assist in justifying the need for skilled intervention

• It is a piece of the objective portion of the SOAP note format that is required before submitting documentation

• to communicate goals of PT interventions to other healthcare professionals

• to set objective measures, ensure progress, and monitor effectiveness of interventions

In terms of writing outcomes and goals, what does "ABCD" stand for

• Audience, behavior, correlation, disorder

• actor, belief, condition, degree

• audience, belief, condition, disorder

• audience, behavior, condition, degree

Fill in the blank

"The Audience of a goal can be several different people, but most often is the ___"

• PT

• caregiver

• pt

• spouse

Fill in the blank:

"The behavior is always a ____, often followed by the object of the behavior"

• outcome

• objective measure

• action verb

• adjective

Which of the following is not an example of a Condition

• pt position

• the level of assistance required

• equipment required to complete the task

• specific circumstances required for the pt to complete the task

What is usually the longest portion of a goal

• audience

• behavior

• condition

• degree

Which of the following is NOT a component that makes up the degree of a goal

• the position of the pt

• objective measure of the behavior

• the level of assistance required

• the time frame or date by which the goal will be achieved

• how the goal ties in with activities or participation

T or F.

Goals should be listed in order of priority

• true

• false

In the following goal, identify the condition

"Within 12 weeks, Joe will be able to ascend and descend 3 steps w/ use of a hemi-walker independently for safe mobility into his home "

• for safe mobility into his home

• ascend and descend 3 steps

• with use of a hemi-walker

• independently

In the following goal, identify the degree

"Within 4 weeks, Matt will demonstrate improved motor control and coordination by improving L adductor MMT to a grade 4/5 or higher as measured in the clinic in order to promote function ability in recreational activities"

• within 4 weeks, grade 4/5 or higher, in order to promote function ability in recreational activities

• Matt

• demonstrate improved motor control and coordination

• L adductor MMT