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Patient scenario: Your patient, Tammy, had a total knee repl…

Patient scenario: Your patient, Tammy, had a total knee replacement and all you know is that she was full weight bearing (FWB) immediately after surgery.  You also know that Tammy had a nerve injury during the surgery. In addition to strengthening the muscles surrounding the knee, which of the following muscles will you strengthen to help maximize her strength, mobility and function?

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Your patient, Sam, had a stroke.  He has spasticity, impaire…

Your patient, Sam, had a stroke.  He has spasticity, impaired balance and cognitive disorders.  Which healthcare provider diagnosed Sam’s cognitive disorder and is treating it?

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Your patient had a right trans-metatarsal amputation.  The s…

Your patient had a right trans-metatarsal amputation.  The surgical site was left open.  (It was not surgically closed).  Which of the following best describes the type of closure this patient has?

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Extra Credit: exam 1 EC.png Your patient is standing on her…

Extra Credit: exam 1 EC.png Your patient is standing on her left leg, with ankle in neutral and hip & knee extended.  Without causing any motion at the hip and knee, the patient starts to lean forward (due to ankle movement). While the patient leans forward, which of the following is occurring?

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The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is MOST appro…

The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is MOST appropriate for a patient with which of the following?

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A patient demonstrates a very high Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Qu…

A patient demonstrates a very high Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) score. Which of the following does this most closely suggest?

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Extra Credit: Your patient is standing on her right leg only…

Extra Credit: Your patient is standing on her right leg only (with the left leg in the air).  She starts with her pelvis level and ASIS equal and level.  She then slowly starts to lower her left ASIS toward the floor. While the patient is slowly lowering her left ASIS toward the floor, which of the following is occurring?

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Which of the following is considered “normal” for a patient…

Which of the following is considered “normal” for a patient who has had an amputation?

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A patient’s DASH score decreases from 58 to 24.  Which of th…

A patient’s DASH score decreases from 58 to 24.  Which of the following does this MOST likely indicate?

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A patient stands from a wheelchair but immediately decides n…

A patient stands from a wheelchair but immediately decides not to walk. What should the PTA instruct the patient to do?

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