Which statement is not correct about red blood cells (RBC)?

A patient with a subacute cerebrovascular accident has been receiving therapy in a skilled nursing facility and is approaching readiness to discharge home. The physical therapist recommends that the patient have a hemiwalker available at home upon discharge. Which member of the interdisciplinary team should the therapist communicate this recommendation to so that the equipment can be ordered for discharge?

You evaluate a new patient with a cerebrovascular accident and note the following clinical presentation: Right hemiparesis with the leg affected more than the arm Right sensory loss with the leg affected more than the arm  Apraxia Incontinence Which cerebral blood vessel do you suspect is affected?

A physical therapist at the hospital monitors vital signs during a therapy session emphasizing out of bed activity for a person that is 3-days post stroke. Which of the following represents recommended intensity parameters for this phase of recovery?

Which of the following interventions for the paretic upper extremity is MOST recommended for a physical therapist to incorporate into treatment?

You are a working with a new patient in the acute care setting that had a cerebrovascular accident 5 days ago and has been relatively immobile since that time. During your therapy session, they report new onset of chest pain, difficulty breathing, and cough. Which of the following potential sequelae of stroke may explain these symptoms?

A patient presents to the emergency room with potential symptoms for a stroke. Under which of the following circumstances is it indicated for the medical team to treat the stroke with tissue plasminogen activator (tPa)?

Which SCI skill that we practiced in lab did you find the most difficult to perform yourself?

A patient presents 1 day post spinal cord injury with hypotension, areflexia, and loss of sweating. What is the most likely cause of this symptom cluster?

A physical therapist is working with a person post-stroke on their balance and postural control. The patient is able to maintain tandem stance for 30 seconds and reports “moderate” confidence with this position. The therapist wants to progress this activity by adding a cognitive dual task. Which of the following is an example of a cognitive dual task?