Directions: Choose the best answer. Each question is worth 2 points. What term describes the probable course and outcome of a disease?

Directions: Choose the best answer. Each question is worth 2 points. What term is used to describe a tentative diagnosis obtained through the evaluation of the health history and the physical examination?

Jonah Matthews sustained a stroke affecting the left side of his body. The PT completed the initial examination and delegated the patient to the PTA. The plan of care includes therapeutic exercise, transfer training and bed mobility. The PT advised the PTA that Mr. Matthews was exhibiting ‘Pusher’s Syndrome’. Which of the following should the PTA expect to see during treatment due to the ‘Pusher’s Syndrome’? (Hint= think about the posture of the patient)      1. Cervical rotation and lateral flexion to the right      2. Cervical rotation and lateral flexion to the left      3. Increased weight bearing on the right      4. Increased weight bearing on the left

Define ‘Associated Reaction’  ( 2 point) Identify and define one type of an associated reaction. (2 points)  

List the acronym the general public is taught to use to identify a stroke and identify the symptoms the acronym describes.  (4 points) Give the medical rationale (identify the involved area) for each of the symptoms listed in Part A. (3 points)

Short answer questions  You will respond to one question from each of Modules 1-5. For each module, you will be given two questions to choose from. Select one question to answer. Do not answer both. If you do, only the first one will be graded. In your response, please clearly indicate which question you are answering. For example: “This answer is in response to Option B about thyroid hormones.” Make your responses are as complete as possible, addressing all parts to the question and providing explanation when requested. Pay attention for key words/phases like “explain” and “why or why not?”.  Questions will be graded based on the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the responses. I will be looking to see that you applied all relevant information from class into your responses including concepts and terms listed in the Brain Matter on the Module pages. 

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The physical therapist’s initial examination indicates the patient has pusher syndrome. Which of the following would not be an effective technique to include while working on sitting balance?

Which of the following is UNLIKELY true when President Trump imposes 20% tariffs on Chinese goods and 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico?

Linda Goodman, age 25, sustained a traumatic brain injury following a fall from her horse approximately 6 weeks ago. Since that time, she has been unconscious and has been weaned from the ventilator. She does exhibit a startle reflex to auditory stimuli; however, meaningful cognitive function is absent. The PT would classify the patient’s condition as which of the following?