A physical therapist treats a patient with acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure in the ICU.  Which of the following positions is least recommended for this patient?

A Physical Therapist is treating a patient with Progressive Bulbar Palsy in an outpatient setting. Which piece of equipment will be most beneficial?  

Which of the following neurological conditions indicates that a patient should not be referred for PT in the ICU setting?  

Mr. George 75 year old male admitted was admitted to the acute care hospital for a scheduled CABG and AVR surgery. PMH: chronic hepatitis B, HTN, CAD, DM, A-fib, hyperlipidemia, CKD, PVD with history of bilateral transtibial amputation, and aortic stenosis. Which of the following best describes Mr. George’s current precautions and treatment guidelines that are in place after surgery?

A 44-year-old female was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Physical examination revealed that inflammation is noted in various: 

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)? 

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

Which acquired cardiovascular disorder causes desquamation of the palms and soles?

When a nurse notices that a client has type O blood, the nurse realizes that anti-_________ antibodies are present in the client’s body. 

A client with a spinal cord injury can move both arms, but has paralysis of bilateral lower extremities. What type of paralysis does the client have?