Spasticity and sensation are primary determinants of recovery of lower extremity function following SCI?
A patient with a 7 year history of MS (multiple sclerosis) i…
A patient with a 7 year history of MS (multiple sclerosis) is demonstrating good ability to transition between postures, but is having difficulty holding and maintaining postures in standing. Based on this information, the MOST appropriate complementary alternative therapy to use with this patient is:
A patient presents with decreased gait speed and ability to…
A patient presents with decreased gait speed and ability to flex the right hip and knee during swing phase of gait. Which of the following exercises would best promote improved swing on the Right improving gait speed?
A patient with a spinal cord injury is having difficulty lea…
A patient with a spinal cord injury is having difficulty learning how to transfer from mat to wheelchair. The patient cannot seem to get the idea of how to coordinate the movement. Considering stage of learning, what is the MOST effective use of feedback?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy to assist comprehen…
Which of the following is NOT a strategy to assist comprehension?
A patient with right hemiparesis had difficulty clearing the…
A patient with right hemiparesis had difficulty clearing the more affected extremity during the swing phase of gait, demonstrating decreased foot clearance and abnormal extensor tone. The MOST appropriate intervention to address an underlying impairment for the right lower extremity might include:
Assuming x is 5, y is 6, and z is 8, which of the following…
Assuming x is 5, y is 6, and z is 8, which of the following is false? 1. x == 5 2. 7 = 0 7. x
A patient with right hemiparesis had difficulty clearing the…
A patient with right hemiparesis had difficulty clearing the more affected foot during the swing phase of gait. An appropriate intervention to address an underlying impairment for the right lower extremity might include:
You observe the following flow-time waveform during a routin…
You observe the following flow-time waveform during a routine ventilator assessment. Identify (or describe) the abnormal flow pattern shown on this waveform. Provide possible causes for the abnormal flow. Provide recommendation(s) to correct the problem.
List 3 indications (reasons) for heated humidification durin…
List 3 indications (reasons) for heated humidification during mechanical ventilation.