A Physical Therapist is treating a patient with a 5-year history of Parkinson’s Disease. The patient reports his chief complaint is feeling like he’s going to fall backwards if someone bumps into him when he’s standing in public areas. Which area of the MiniBEST would best screen for this complaint?  

Which of the following neurological conditions indicates that a patient should not be referred for PT in the ICU setting?  

The nurse provides verbal and written home care instructions to the parents of a child with celiac disease. The nurse would teach the parents to include which food item in the child’s diet?

A patient has stage III cancer with boney metastases to the spine. Which of the following interventions would you include in your treatment sessions?     

A physical therapist is examining a patient who presents with recent onset of frequents falls and losses of balance. The patient’s husband reports that her falls happen unpredictably, she has been stuttering, and she often looks like she has a “surprised” look on her face. Which of the following diagnoses best fits this patient’s presentation?  

A physical therapist treats a patient with acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure in the ICU.  Which of the following positions is least recommended for this patient?

Mr. George 75 year old male admitted was admitted to the acute care hospital for a scheduled CABG and AVR surgery. PMH: chronic hepatitis B, HTN, CAD, DM, A-fib, hyperlipidemia, CKD, PVD with history of bilateral transtibial amputation, and aortic stenosis. Which of the following best describes Mr. George’s current precautions and treatment guidelines that are in place after surgery?

A 72-year-old male demonstrates left-sided weakness of upper and lower extremities. The symptoms disappear in 24 hours. What did he most likely experience? 

Which acquired cardiovascular disorder causes desquamation of the palms and soles?

Which of the following would most likely be included in your therapy plan of care for a patient with Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy?