What would be the BEST way to obtain more information about how much motor control your patient has?

Jill is recovering from a CVA and is beginning to demonstrate some movement within the synergies.  Consider the general progression of recovery and the principles in the Brunnstrom approach. What would Brunnstrom predict in Jill’s recovery?

What would be the BEST intervention to restore the condition that your client is demonstrating in the above question?

Identify two specific deficits that can occur as a result of stroke in separate systems (1 point each = 2 points). Identify an assessment that may be utilized for each of the deficits listed (1 point each = 2 points). Briefly explain implications of deficits for occupational performance (1 point). 

Your patient presents with ataxia in upper and lower extremities and trunk, dysmetria (specifically hypermetria) and intention tremors. She has difficulty with rate and rhythm when attempting alternating and reciprocal movement patterns. Which screening measure did the OT use to identify that the patient has difficulty with rapid alternating movements?

When providing NDT intervention for Sarah, the therapist ensures alignment starting with:

The oil in a vacuum pump should be changed after each time it is used.

Why is refrigerant not used for a system standing pressure test?

Only two substances should be in the refrigeration system for proper operation. They are ____________________ and oil.

The best method of leak checking is when the refrigeration system is ____.