Early recognition of the symptoms of stroke followed by imm…
Early recognition of the symptoms of stroke followed by immediate transportation to a hospital with a stroke center can be critical for obtaining the best patient outcomes. Which of the following procedures can only be administered within 3 hours of stroke symptom onset?
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A chart review for your new patient in inpatient rehabilitation states “The patient is a 72-year old male patient presenting with Contraversive Pushing. Upon evaluation of sitting at the edge of the mat, the patient was noted to be pushing with his right upper and lower extremity toward his left side, and required minimal assistance to prevent a fall to the left.” Which of the following is true regarding this patient?
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A patient with a left CVA exhibits right hemiparesis and a dominant expression of extensor synergy in the lower extremity. Which of the following activities would be BEST to incorporate into an intervention session to improve scooting in bed while decreasing the influence of extensor dominance?
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A patient recovering from stroke walks with limited tibial advancement during stance on the more affected lower extremity. The therapist next examines the patient for a compensatory gait deviation. Which gait deviation is Most Likely to be seen?
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You are covering a patient for a colleague who is out sick. The patient’s chart says he has “ideomotor apraxia.” The therapist leaves you a note to say the goal of the session is to work on walking. Which of the following approaches may best help the patient achieve this goal?
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A physical therapist observes that a new outpatient, 12 days status post a Right CVA who received TPA within 3 hours of stroke symptom onset, is unable to heel walk on her left side. This objective finding may indicate damage to which spinal tract?
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A patient is 2 days post left CVA and has just been moved from the ICU to a stroke unit. When you arrive to begin your examination, you find his speech slow and hesitant. He is limited to one or two words and his expressions are awkward and arduous. However he demonstrates good comprehension. His difficulties are consistent with:
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