The PTA is seeing a patient that has had a left CVA and is e…

The PTA is seeing a patient that has had a left CVA and is experiencing right hemiparesis. During gait training the patient often catches his toe or demonstrates an exaggerated steppage gait pattern. All of the physical agents might be appropriate to assist the patient with his foot drop except.

The PTA is seeing a patient with the diagnosis of C5 SCI the…

The PTA is seeing a patient with the diagnosis of C5 SCI the patient is receiving his power chair and will need to be instructed in using the chair at a community level. The PTA and OT will be completing a home visit with the patient and family members. What will be environmental concerns that will effect the patient’s mobility after discharge and should be assessed and measured for adaptations prior to the patient’s discharge from the facility?

The patient is receiving intravenous (IV) oxytocin for uteri…

The patient is receiving intravenous (IV) oxytocin for uterine inertia. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) assisting the registered nurse (RN) notes that the fetal heart rate (FHR) is dropping below 100 bpm. What would the LPN expect the RN to do in this situation?