You perform a figure-8 measurement of a patient’s swollen ankle with a retractable tape measurer. The next day, you use the tape measurer and obtain the same results. The tape measurer is said to hold what type of consistency?
Jeremy is a 17 y.o. soccer player who sustained his 3rd ankl…
Jeremy is a 17 y.o. soccer player who sustained his 3rd ankle sprain of the season in last nights game. Per the attending physician, he is to be non-weight bearing for the next 2 weeks to allow inflammation to subside and allow soft tissue structures to heal. Jeremy is otherwise healthy and has never had any major injuries. What type of assistive device would be most appropriate for him?
Bonnie is a 56 y.o. female in skilled rehab secondary to und…
Bonnie is a 56 y.o. female in skilled rehab secondary to undergoing left THA 72 hours ago. She rates her pain as 6/10 and is very apprehensive to do any type of gait training for fear of falling and increased level of pain. She requires moderate assistance for all transfers and has fair standing balance. What type of assistive device would be most appropriate for her?
You are going to perform knee flexion range of motion on a p…
You are going to perform knee flexion range of motion on a patient who just underwent a total knee replacement. Yesterday during the initial evaluation, the PT recorded the patient’s flexion at 72 degrees. Today, you measure the patient’s knee at 73 degrees at ROM. Given that you were able to measure knee flexion range of motion closely aligned to another individual’s measurements with a goniometer, this is said to be what type of measure of consistency?
Bonnie is a 56 y.o. female in skilled rehab secondary to und…
Bonnie is a 56 y.o. female in skilled rehab secondary to undergoing left THA 72 hours ago. She rates her pain as 6/10 and is very apprehensive to do any type of gait training for fear of falling and increased level of pain. She requires moderate assistance for all transfers and has fair standing balance. What type of assistive device would be most appropriate for her?
Which condition occurs most frequently when a person attempt…
Which condition occurs most frequently when a person attempts to stand rapidly from a stooped, kneeling, recumbent, or sitting position?
You are performing an article review and are looking to find…
You are performing an article review and are looking to find evidence on your topic. Which of the following would provide the lowest level of peer-reviewed support?
At which site is a pressure ulcer most likely to develop whe…
At which site is a pressure ulcer most likely to develop when a patient is in the supine position?
Which of the following precautions is not recommended in the…
Which of the following precautions is not recommended in the treatment of a patient who is in protective isolation?
Which of the following precautions is not recommended in the…
Which of the following precautions is not recommended in the treatment of a patient who is in protective isolation?