A portable chest x-ray is to be acquired on an emergency room (ER) patient. The technique chart indicates the exposure should be made with 120 kilovoltage peak (kVp), 3.5 miliampere-seconds (mAs), and a 72 inch source-to-image distance (SID). The room is small and the exposure must be made at 55 inches. How should the technique be changed? 

Which of the following are potential advantages of using apixaban over a traditional oral anticoagulant such as warfarin?  (select all that apply)

Which assistive device is most beneficial for a client with C6 quadriplegia to perform self-feeding?

Which of the following is a major long-term complication of SCI?

Reflect on the distinct roles of occupational therapy and physical therapy.  Compare and contrast the role of occupational therapy and physical therapy practitioners in assessment and treatment of balance and mobility deficits with a patient following a brain injury. Describe occupational therapy’s specific expertise as a member of the interprofessional team. (4 points)

CVA CASE STUDY- Right CVA62-year-old male, retired Caterpillar construction worker. Right CVA, impaired sensation throughout entire left UE. Mild to moderate spasticity is predominant with voluntary movement throughout the LUE. RUE PROM/AROM are within functional limits. Mild edema/swelling of the left hand is noted. General strength and endurance are decreased due to extended bed rest.Left UE PROM limitations are:Left shoulder flexion 0º- 90º, limit with pain responseLeft shoulder abduction 0º – 50º, limit with pain responseRest of Left UE-WFLsAROM measures are as follows:Left shoulder flexion 0º- 45ºLeft shoulder abduction 0º – 30ºLeft elbow flexion and extension WFLLeft wrist flexion and extension 0º – 20º As the COTA contributing to updating the treatment plan with the OTR, please construct two long-term goals and two short-term goal and provide 3 relevant treatment strategies/ intervention methods for the STG. You must have at least one intervention to support the occupations and activities for each STG. (30 Points) Long Term Goal #1:Short Term Goal #1a:Interventions X3: Identify Compensation OR Remediation for eachShort Term Goal #1b:Interventions X3: Identify Compensation OR Remediation for eachLong Term Goal #2:Short Term Goal #2a:Interventions X3: Identify Compensation OR Remediation for eachShort Term Goal #2b:Interventions X3: Identify Compensation OR Remediation for each

The COTA is working with a patient with a C7 SCI patient that wants to increase their independence in dressing themselves. . OT Intervention   Justification

What is a key treatment consideration for a client with shoulder subluxation?

The COTA is working with a patient following a CVA with right-sided hemiparesis and cannot use his dominant hand effectively for self feeding and opening containers. . OT Intervention   Justification

The COTA is working with a patient with a C4 SCI patient and is unable to use their hands for ADL tasks. . OT Intervention   Justification