A 72-year-old male demonstrates left-sided weakness of upper and lower extremities. The symptoms disappear in 24 hours. What did he most likely experience? 

What should the physical therapist expect if the patient they are about to treat is assessed as +2 on the Richmond Sedation-Agitation Scale (RASS)? 

When a 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture, she is diagnosed with osteoporosis. What is one factor that most likely contributed to her condition?

Which of the following statements is true when working with patients that are hospitalized in the acute stage of covid?  

How is fluid accumulation identified in right-sided heart failure?

Which condition would be associated with repetitive stress or overuse of the knee joint?

For individuals with de novo Parkinson’s Disease, which of the following pharmacologic agents is recommended prior to beginning Dopamine replacement therapy?  

What is the appropriate sequence to don PPE before entering the room of a patient with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19?    

The patient is a 27-year-old graduate student who was admitted to an acute care facility with a chief complaint of double vision for 2 weeks. She reported that both lower extremities (LEs) seemed weaker recently. Four months earlier, she had noticed persistent tingling of her fingers on the left hand and some numbness on the left side of her face.   Neurological examination showed a scotoma in the upper field of the left eye, weakness of the left medial rectus muscle, horizontal nystagmus on left lateral gaze, and mild weakness of the left central facial muscles. All other muscles had normal strength. The deep tendon reflexes were normal on the right and brisk on the left, and there was a left extensor plantar response. The sensory system was unremarkable. She ambulates with a wide base of support and mild trunk ataxia.   Which treatment intervention would be contraindicated for this patient?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended guidelines for treating patients with LVADs?