Which of the following is a characteristic of cognitive impairment?

Fall prevention is an important consideration when working with the neurologic population. It is important to stimulate the intrinsic balance systems. Which activity best facilitates the use of the vestibular system?

PT Problem:  Pt requires min asst to transition from sit to stand from chair with armrests      PT Goal:  Independent with sit to stand transitions from chair.      PT POC:  PNF techniques to meet PT goal.Which of the following will BEST meet the PT goal within the POC?

A patient diagnosed with MS has been treated with Prednisolone for the past four weeks. This is the third time this year that the patient has been treated with this medication. Which of the following are possible adverse effects of extended use of this medication?

Which of the following is a common activity used to assess and treat visual pursuit deficits? 

A PTA is working with a patient who suffered a TBI 8 months ago. The PTA is having the patient work on the functional task of making coffee, since the patient has reported they enjoy doing so. The patient demonstrates the ability to know how to make coffee, but cannot volitionally perform the task. Which of the following might explain the patient’s performance? 

An example of an antibiotic that is considered to be a β-lactamase inhibitor is

First, define the three types of capacity – 1) cognitive, 2) moral, and 3) volitional. Then explain whether YOU THINK Andrea Yates exhibited each type of capacity.  Finally, explain whether YOU THINK Andrea should have been found NGRI according to Section 8.01 of the Texas Penal Code. Your opinion about NGRI should incorporate any relevant types of capacity.

Explain whether JP Miller is a paranoid, emotionally dependent coercive controller or a cold and calculating coercive controller.  First, I recommend defining both types of coercive controllers and then providing a clear explanation with specific examples from the case.  You should also state why you think the other category is NOT a good fit for JP’s behavior.  You can pick either type of coercive controller – I’m not looking for a correct answer – just looking for you to clearly justify your conclusion!

Part 2. Evan Miller Case Study