What comorbidity left untreated, can lead to postoperative complications, impairing wound healing and recovery?
The patient was diagnosed with heart failure have ischemic s…
The patient was diagnosed with heart failure have ischemic systolic dysfunction. What part of the heart function will be impaired?
The patient is a T 6 incomplete SCI that is experiencing sud…
The patient is a T 6 incomplete SCI that is experiencing sudden onset of headache and confusion. What complication is often associated with a spinal cord injury above the T6 level?
The patient is demonstrating mostly appropriate responses an…
The patient is demonstrating mostly appropriate responses and and increase focus time. At what Rancho los Amigos level does a patient show consistent appropriate responses and memory for 5-10 minutes?
Which of the following assessments would be best to measure…
Which of the following assessments would be best to measure functional status in patients with multiple sclerosis?
The PTA is seeing a patient with a diagnosis of spastic dipl…
The PTA is seeing a patient with a diagnosis of spastic diplegia CP. The PTA knows when planning the treatment for this patient that ______________ is not an appropriate intervention for this patient.
The PTA is working with a GBS patient, that is demonstrating…
The PTA is working with a GBS patient, that is demonstrating significant weakness and poor coordination. Which of the following physical agents is commonly used in rehabilitation to improve muscle control and coordination?
D-Dimer blood test is used to diagnosis __________.
D-Dimer blood test is used to diagnosis __________.
The PTA is seeing a patient that has had a left CVA and is e…
The PTA is seeing a patient that has had a left CVA and is experiencing right hemiparesis. During gait training the patient often catches his toe or demonstrates an exaggerated steppage gait pattern. All of the physical agents might be appropriate to assist the patient with his foot drop except.
Based on the Rule of 9’s, a patient with 2nd and 3rd degree…
Based on the Rule of 9’s, a patient with 2nd and 3rd degree burns on their front upper torso and front and back left arm would have _______ % of burned tissue.