Quiz on Chapter Four of John Green’s Everything Is Tubercu…
Quiz on Chapter Four of John Green’s Everything Is Tuberculosis Question #7 of 10: In Chapter Four, Green mentions that the mechanisms of TB (its bacterial nature and its mode of infection) were unknown for a long time. Which technological advance was key to discovering the cause, eventually?
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You are placed in a rural district for your community physiotherapy clinical block. During a school visit to a government-funded boarding school, the school nurse refers you to a 13-year-old scholar named Thabo, diagnosed with spastic diplegic Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS Level II). Thabo uses a walker for mobility, attends mainstream classes, and stays in the hostel full-time. He struggles with long-distance walking between hostels and classes, is often fatigued by midday, and avoids participating in physical education. Teachers express concerns about his social withdrawal during breaks and exclusion from group activities. The school has limited assistive devices and no full-time rehabilitation staff. The family lives over 100km away and visits occasionally.2.1. Outline a community-appropriate assessment plan (including both subjective and objective components) for Thabo (10 marks)2.2. Identify key stakeholders in facilitating Thabo’s successful integration into the school environment and broader community (5 marks)
Read DetailsA 50-year-old patient was diagnosed with osteoarthritis 8 ye…
A 50-year-old patient was diagnosed with osteoarthritis 8 years ago. A total knee replacement (TKR) was performed two (2) days ago. He is attending Physiotherapy5.1. Explain five (5) problems this patient is likely to present with during objective evaluation at this stage (10 marks)5.2. Motivate for the type of gait to be taught to this patient considering:5.2.1. Weight bearing status (2 marks)
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