You have been working with Mr. Cruz for the last several wee…

You have been working with Mr. Cruz for the last several weeks following back surgery to repair a herniated disk. Today he is to be reassessed for overall trunk strength and ROM. Mr. Cruz reports to therapy and tells you that he burned his (L) wrist and hand yesterday in a cooking accident. The area is bandaged and he is scheduled to see his MD tomorrow. The most appropriate action is to:

A PTA instructs a patient to sit at the edge of a treatment…

A PTA instructs a patient to sit at the edge of a treatment table and then lays him supine. When the patient is asked to pull his left leg toward his chest the assistant observes the patient’s right knee extend. What muscle would MOST likely have an insufficient length?

A 70-kg (154-lb) and 191-cm (6-ft 3-in) postoperative patien…

A 70-kg (154-lb) and 191-cm (6-ft 3-in) postoperative patient is receiving VC, A/C ventilation.  Pertinent data are below: FIO2 0.30 pH  7.38  Mandatory rate 12 PaCO2  48 torr Total rate 16 PaO2  82 torr  VT 600 mL HCO3- 25 mEq/L  Inspiratory time 0.8 sec BE  -2 mEq/L PEEP 5 cm H2O     Which of the following should a respiratory therapist recommend?