While working with the patient, they were able to demonstrate sit-to-stands with proper sequencing of each step and stay engaged with sit-to-stands for 15 minutes. Prior to initiating the treatment session, the PTA realized the patient was able to recall their full name, the city in which they were currently living, and their favorite color. What type of orientation and attention was the patient demonstrating?
What should patient education consist of when integrating ae…
What should patient education consist of when integrating aerobic conditioning into a patient’s treatment session. (3 minimum)
Which of the following interventions facilitates ankle strat…
Which of the following interventions facilitates ankle strategies?
The patient was seen for skilled PT today with no complaints…
The patient was seen for skilled PT today with no complaints of pain. However, the patient requires increased verbal/tactile cues due to apraxia. During therapeutic activity interventions, the patient presented with increased spasticity and difficulty initiating movement in the hooklying position. What technique should be utilized prior to improving hook-lying lower trunk rotation? Following reduced spasticity, what technique should the therapist proceed with to improve initiation of lower trunk rotation, increase intra- and intermuscular coordination, and promote independent movement?
Bridging is a lead up skill for which of the following inter…
Bridging is a lead up skill for which of the following interventions.
Which of the following interventions does not promote dynami…
Which of the following interventions does not promote dynamic postural control?
List 3 PNF techniques that can be considered part of stabili…
List 3 PNF techniques that can be considered part of stability/ static postural control and explain how each technique is different from one another.
A patient has been taking a drug for several years and tells…
A patient has been taking a drug for several years and tells the nurse, “It seems like the medication is not working for me anymore.” What does the nurse suspect is occurring?
Which patients will the nurse determine are in most need of…
Which patients will the nurse determine are in most need of regular perineal care? (Select all that apply.)
The student nurse learns that accurate documentation is impo…
The student nurse learns that accurate documentation is important for many reasons. What is the primary purpose of accurate documentation in relation to Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs)?