Case: 45 year old patient with R BKA and L knee disarticulation from and on the job accident where he was trapped behind the truck bumper and the wall of a wash out stall. No other internal injuries noted. Patient transferred to in patient rehab once medically stable. PT POC includes patient education, stump care, TE, TA, balance, functional mobility, stump care, and pre-prosthetic training.Of the following what is the most appropriate pre-prosthetic training activity?

The PTA is seeing Mr. Jones for PT secondary to post-op TKA x 2 days. The patient is on oral pain medication, ROM is 35-74 degrees and MMT 3/5 for available ROM. While working on bed mobility and transfers Mr. Jones complains of light headedness, nausea, and feeling like he is going to pass out. What should the PTA do?

The PTA is seeing Mr. Jones for PT secondary to post-op TKA x 2 days. The patient is on oral pain medication, ROM is 35-74 degrees and MMT 3/5 for available ROM. While working on bed mobility and transfers Mr. Jones complains of light headedness, nausea, and feeling like he is going to pass out. What should the PTA do?

A client with a suspected mental health disorder having blood drawn to check electrolyte levels asks, “Why are you drawing my blood?” Which response by the nurse is correct in answering the client’s question?

A client with a suspected mental health disorder having blood drawn to check electrolyte levels asks, “Why are you drawing my blood?” Which response by the nurse is correct in answering the client’s question?

A PT clinic in an acute care hospital utilizes PT techs to perform a variety of patient care services including transport to PT, and monitoring an established exercise program. What health care professional is directly responsible for the actions of the tech?

Autoimmune diseases result when a person’s immune system no longer recognizes certain body tissues as “self”

The PTA is seeing a patient for back pain and tenderness and muscle spasm in the rhomboids and traps. What would be the most appropriate treatment to use to decrease the muscle spasms?

Which nursing intervention is the best and should be use by the psychiatric nurse with a client progressing to the crisis phase?

Case: 45 year old patient with R BKA and L knee disarticulation from and on the job accident where he was trapped behind the truck bumper and the wall of a wash out stall. No other internal injuries noted. Patient transferred to in patient rehab once medically stable. PT POC includes patient education, stump care, TE, TA, balance, functional mobility, stump care, and pre-prosthetic training.Of the following, what is going to be the best approach assist the patient with the psychologic impact of the injuries sustained in the accident?