Once you fit your patient from question #20 (previous question) for her assistive device, which of the following gait patterns is most appropriate for her to practice prior to receiving her prosthetic limb to mimic normal gait?

True or False:   A change in a patient’s weight bearing status indicates that the assistive device must change as well.

Extra Credit: Now you are ready to measure her shoulder internal ROM.  While the patient internally rotates the shoulder, which of the following is occurring?

Which of the following is the correct medical terminology for a “stump”?

Which of the following patients is most likely to have poor functioning sweat glands in his feet?

Which of the following patients would be a candidate for the use of stubbies?

Which of the following patients would most benefit from practicing a “floor to stand” transfer prior to being discharged home?

Which of the following joints is the most frequently affected by osteoarthritis?

Massage, TENS, ultrasound and mirror therapy are physical therapy interventions that all address which of the following impairments?

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. Tammy uses a CPM device while in bed.  Which of the following goals will the CPM directly address?