Mrs. Reynolds has a fracture of her right forearm. Which assessment finding should be immediately reported to the healthcare provider?
Name the part of the lung that allows room for the heart
Name the part of the lung that allows room for the heart
Mr. Clark, who had a stroke, was asked to complete the Ten P…
Mr. Clark, who had a stroke, was asked to complete the Ten Point Clock Draw Test. You notice that he drew only numbers 1-6 on the right half of the circle and nothing in the left half of the circle. Which of the following is MOST likely related to his symptoms?
A patient is referred to physical therapy with history of re…
A patient is referred to physical therapy with history of recent falls (2 in past month), balance difficulty, and unsteady gait. What should the physical therapist prioritize FIRST to examine with this patient?
Name the specific section of intestine
Name the specific section of intestine
You are working with a 16-year-old who had a TBI 2 years ago…
You are working with a 16-year-old who had a TBI 2 years ago. He would like to complete an intensive bout of therapy to improve his gait and balance. Which of the following is an appropriate justification for services?
Dynamic range is reduced by compression but the following re…
Dynamic range is reduced by compression but the following requirements are needed. (choose as many as apply)
While observing the patient eating breakfast, you note that…
While observing the patient eating breakfast, you note that he overshoots items on his plate with the fork. When he attempts to bring the fork to his mouth, he tends to miss his mouth. This is an example of:
Patient is a 22-year-old man involved in a high-speed MVA….
Patient is a 22-year-old man involved in a high-speed MVA. He sustained NO loss of consciousness. His Glasgow Coma Scale score was 7 at the emergency department, and both pupils were reactive to light. Diagnostic imaging: CT scan revealed left parietal subarachnoid hemorrhage with midline shift Examination findings: Behavior/Cognition: Patient is pleasant and cooperative; demonstrated continued signs of post-traumatic amnesia; confused; easily distracted and requires frequent cues to stay on task Neuromuscular system: poor motor planning; lack of attention to task resulting in decreased balance and safety with all functional mobility Which of the following factors supports a POOR PROGNOSIS for recovery for this patient?
A patient is in Buck’s traction for a fractured hip. Which i…
A patient is in Buck’s traction for a fractured hip. Which intervention is a priority for the nurse to prevent complications?