The patient has developed an infection in surgical incision site. The dr. has decided that tertiary closure is going to be used in healing the wound. Of the following which best describes tertiary closure?
EW is a 38-year-old female with a history of diabetes, and i…
EW is a 38-year-old female with a history of diabetes, and is currently on insulin. During her rehabilitation session, she starts complaining about feeling dizzy and nauseous, and is physically sweating and shaking. How can you prevent this from happening again?
You are preparing a wheelchair user for reentry to her job,…
You are preparing a wheelchair user for reentry to her job, and she informs you that she must be able to use the elevator and turn in small spaces to get into her office. Of the following what is the best skill to have her practice?
The suffix ‘-itis’ refers to what?
The suffix ‘-itis’ refers to what?
Which muscles are primarily activated during the use of a ro…
Which muscles are primarily activated during the use of a rolling walker to assist with mobility?
Mrs Ricker is coming to PT for gait disturbances related to…
Mrs Ricker is coming to PT for gait disturbances related to her MS diagnosis. The PT POC calls for gait training with loft strand crutches to assist with the patients stability during gait. What is the best gait pattern for function and safety for this patient?
The PT evaluation states that Mrs. Johns has a stage 3 wound…
The PT evaluation states that Mrs. Johns has a stage 3 wound on her sacrum. You know the etiology for this type of wound is _____________.
What is the best description for this wound:
What is the best description for this wound:
Mrs. Johns has a large open sore on her sacrum. Of the follo…
Mrs. Johns has a large open sore on her sacrum. Of the following what is the most important intervention to facilitate healing?
The prefix ‘contra-‘ means what in a medical context?
The prefix ‘contra-‘ means what in a medical context?