The physical therapist is working with a 6-year old child who has a diagnosis of myelomenigocele spina bifida, motor impairment level L3. The child is unable to ambulate independently without lofstrand crutches and LE orthotics. Based on her impairment level which is the least restrictive orthotic that the physical therapist would recommend utilizing for long distance ambulation.

The physical therapist is evaluating a 3-month-old with a diagnosis of Down syndrome for a left torticollis and right plagiocephaly. Which of the following adaptations will the physical therapist make to the evaluation as compared to a typically developing infant with a torticollis?

Which of the following examination findings would the physical therapist be most concerned about and consider a red flag during an examination of an 8-month corrected age old infant who was born 2 months premature?

A physical therapist is evaluating the child in the scenario below for a new wheelchair, which position should the child be positioned in to begin the examination? Billy is a 15 year old child who has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy (spastic quadriparesis, Gross Motor Function Classification Scale level IV). He uses a power wheelchair for mobility.  He demonstrates extensor spasticity in bilateral adductors, hamstrings, heelcords, biceps, and wrist flexors. He has independent bed mobility.  The child is able to sit statically, with posterior pelvic tilt, and thoracic kyphosis on a stable surface with minimal assistance. Billy stands with maximal assistance.

Watch the following video The PT decides to progress the child to a less supportive assistive device during the PT session.  Which of the following would the PT most likely choose?

Diffusion is a(n)

The hydrostatic pressure produced by a difference in concentration between solution on two sides of a semi-permeable membrane is defined as;

We will sear the capillaries and diffusion will not take place;

The health care provider has prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU) 7 mg/kg/day PO divided every 12 hr for a child with Graves disease. The child weighs 86 pounds. The nurse is preparing to administer the 0800 dose. Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Round to the nearest whole number. _________

Parents of a 5-year-old child diagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease are discussing treatment options with the nurse. Which parental statement indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?