What is the primary focus of a physical therapist’s initial evaluation for a patient admitted to acute care following a stroke? Think acute care, I don’t need to know every aspect of a physical therapy eval, only what is important for acute.    What are the most appropriate early interventions during the early phase of rehabilitation in the acute care setting for a stroke patient? A stroke patient in the acute care setting demonstrates moderate functional recovery and requires assistance with transfers and ambulation. The patient has good family support at home. What is the most appropriate discharge plan?  

Which of the following must be considered when working with a patient with a chest tube?

A patient in the acute care setting has a hemoglobin level of 7.5 g/dL. What is the most appropriate physical therapy intervention?

If your patient is able to tolerate > 3 hours of therapy and requires multiple services (PT, OT, speech) you would recommend? 

Early mobility in the ICU has all of the following benefits EXCEPT? 

True      or          False    A central line in the form of a port-a-cath is typically used for chemotherapy treatments. 

Which of the following is education that should be provided to the patient s/p thoracotomy in the acute care environment? 

When evaluating a patient in the acute care setting, which of the following is the most important first step for the physical therapist?

You work as a physical therapist in an acute care hospital and your current patient has been admitted secondary to a stroke and remains medically unstable. You check with the charge nurse regarding the patient’s lab values for that day to determine whether he is appropriate for therapy. Which of the following patient’s lab values would MOST likely cause you to discontinue physical therapy for the day?

All of the following would contraindicate therapy in the ICU EXCEPT?