How long should high impact and contact sports be avoided post TBI to prevent a second, potentially worse, TBI or concussion?
The healthcare team is meeting to determine whether an athle…
The healthcare team is meeting to determine whether an athlete, who sustained a concussion two weeks ago, is ready to return to play. The athlete is a high school running back and is no longer experiencing symptoms at rest. They are able to participate in all concussion testing and school activities without onset or exacerbation of symptoms. They have not yet fully participated in practice. Which of the following would be the BEST determination for this athlete returning to play?
Based on risk factors for concussion, which of the following…
Based on risk factors for concussion, which of the following individuals is MOST at risk for sustaining a concussion?
Jeremiah Johnson was arrested in his home. This arrest was i…
Jeremiah Johnson was arrested in his home. This arrest was in violation of the Fourth Amendment because, while the police had substantial probable cause, they did not have a warrant. While in Johnson’s home Officer Krumpke saw a large, unique vase. Office Krumpke recognized the vase as one that was recently reported stolen.He read the police report with an attached photograph only an hour before entering Johnson’s home. At Johnson’s trial for receiving stolen property, the trial court should:
Which of the following symptoms is associated with post-poli…
Which of the following symptoms is associated with post-polio syndrome?
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate example of du…
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate example of dual tasking for an individual with TBI?
A new patient in the ICU has sustained a traumatic brain inj…
A new patient in the ICU has sustained a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident due to acceleration/deceleration of the brain. They are being closely monitored for increased cerebral edema via an ICP monitor. Which of the following BEST describes the edema portion of this individuals injury?
A physical therapist is working on lower extremity range of…
A physical therapist is working on lower extremity range of motion to prevent contractures with a new patient who sustained a severe TBI. The patient is physically dependent and unable to verbalize or communicate purposefully at this time. While attempting to stretching the right hamstring, the patient begins to posture with upper extremity flexion, lower extremity extension, grind their teeth. The therapist notes a sudden increase in tone as well as an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. This patient is MOST LIKELY experiencing which of the following?
A 64-year-old person sustained a concussion 6 days ago follo…
A 64-year-old person sustained a concussion 6 days ago following a fall at home where they bumped their head on a nearby piece of furniture. They did not lose consciousness. They were seen in the emergency room and CT scan was normal. They present to physical therapy with significant neck pain rated 7/10 at rest and 10/10 at worst and restricted range of motion in all planes of the cervical spine, limited by pain. They also report mild headache and dizziness. Their Concussion Clinical Profiles Screening Tool is below: Based on this information and recommendations from the Concussion CPG, which impairments should the physical therapist prioritize to work on first?
A patient post traumatic brain injury has been bothered by d…
A patient post traumatic brain injury has been bothered by diplopia. Which of the following treatment strategies would be the MOST appropriate to address diplopia?