Early recognition of the symptoms of stroke followed by  immediate transportation to a hospital with a stroke center  can be critical for obtaining the best patient outcomes. Which of the following procedures can only be administered within 3 hours of stroke symptom onset?

The epiglottis is the slit between the vocal cords.

Which of the following is true regarding the subacute phase of rehabilitation? 

An 84 year old patient sustained a stroke secondary to a cerebral thrombosis 4 days ago and presents with the following symptoms: decreased pain and temperature sensation to the ipsilateral face, nystagmus, vertigo, nausea, and contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation to the body. What is MOST LIKELY the artery syndrome associated with these symptoms?

A patient recovering from stroke walks with limited tibial advancement during stance on the more affected lower extremity. The therapist next examines the patient for a compensatory gait deviation. Which gait deviation is Most Likely to be seen?

Which of the following compensatory treatment approaches would be appropriate for an acute CVA patient in the inpatient rehabilitation setting presenting with unilateral neglect and short term memory deficits?

You are covering a patient for a colleague who is out sick.  The patient’s chart says he has “ideomotor apraxia.”  The therapist leaves you a note to say the goal of the session is to work on walking.  Which of the following approaches may best help the patient achieve this goal?

Which of the following is true regarding management of the upper extremity for patients with stroke?

A 55 year old male, patient 4 months post right CVA, requires an orthosis due to occasional dragging of the toe during the swing phase of gait. The patient presents with weakness of the dorsiflexors and has good medial/lateral stability of the ankle. Which of the following orthotic options is the most appropriate for this patient?

Which of the following statements regarding Pusher’s Syndrome is False?