Select the member of the healthcare team that is paired with one of the main functions of this team member.
A- Occupational therapist: Gait exercises
B- Physical therapist: The provision of assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living
C- Speech and language therapist: The treatment of swallowing disorders
D- Case manager: Ordering medications and treatments
Correct Response: C
Speech and language therapists assess and treat patients with a swallowing disorder; they also assess and treat patients with speech and communication problems as often occurs after a cerebrovascular accident, or stroke. Occupational therapists assist patients with their activities of daily living and they also provide patients with assistive devices to facilitate eating and dressing. Physical therapists perform rehabilitation and restorative care including help with ambulation and balance/gait exercises. Lastly, case managers coordinate care along the continuum of care and they manage insurance reimbursements.
A- Occupational therapist: Gait exercises
B- Physical therapist: The provision of assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living
C- Speech and language therapist: The treatment of swallowing disorders
D- Case manager: Ordering medications and treatments
Correct Response: C
Speech and language therapists assess and treat patients with a swallowing disorder; they also assess and treat patients with speech and communication problems as often occurs after a cerebrovascular accident, or stroke. Occupational therapists assist patients with their activities of daily living and they also provide patients with assistive devices to facilitate eating and dressing. Physical therapists perform rehabilitation and restorative care including help with ambulation and balance/gait exercises. Lastly, case managers coordinate care along the continuum of care and they manage insurance reimbursements.
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