Ms. Lee is a 82 y.o. female with Stage 4 end stage renal disease (ESRD). She has been receiving hemodialysis for the last 12 months 3x per week. Pt was recently admitted to the hospital secondary to anemia and dehydration. Ms. Lee is now at your facility for skilled rehab. Her PMH includes: DM, HTN, CAD, and osteoporosis. She currently as an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in her L arm. Which is the most appropriate exercise prescription given Ms. Lee’s condition?

A physical therapist treats a patient with acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure in the ICU.  Which of the following positions is least recommended for this patient?

Which acquired cardiovascular disorder causes desquamation of the palms and soles?

When a nurse notices that a client has type O blood, the nurse realizes that anti-_________ antibodies are present in the client’s body. 

A client with a spinal cord injury can move both arms, but has paralysis of bilateral lower extremities. What type of paralysis does the client have?

A Physical Therapist is treating a patient with Progressive Bulbar Palsy in an outpatient setting. Which piece of equipment will be most beneficial?  

Which of the following statements is true when working with patients that are hospitalized in the acute stage of covid?  

For individuals with Multiple System Atrophy, which of the following interventions should be a key component for their Home Exercise Program?  

During a respiratory assessment of an infant with respiratory distress syndrome, the nurse hears the baby making a high-pitched, whistling sound during inspiration. How would the nurse document this finding? 

Which condition would be associated with repetitive stress or overuse of the knee joint?