Anthony Strong sustained a right hemispheric CVA resulting i…
Anthony Strong sustained a right hemispheric CVA resulting in left hemiparesis. The PT’s initial examination indicates that Mr. Strong demonstrates pusher syndrome. During transfer training from the bed to a wheelchair, which direction would be MOST appropriate for the PTA to initiate the transfer?
Read DetailsThe patient, age 56, was admitted to the hospital following…
The patient, age 56, was admitted to the hospital following a MVA. He sustained multiple fractures as a result of the accident. The PTA is performing therapeutic exercise to the patient. He is now experiencing difficulty breathing. The patient is experiencing which of the following?
Read DetailsA 7-year-old child is referred to physical therapy due to de…
A 7-year-old child is referred to physical therapy due to delayed motor development and obesity. The child’s medical history reveals infant hypotonia, delayed milestones, short stature, and an insatiable appetite that requires close supervision by caregivers. Which diagnosis is MOST consistent with this presentation?
Read DetailsThe PT has delegated Jan Martin’s home stretching program to…
The PT has delegated Jan Martin’s home stretching program to the PTA. Jan Martin has Multiple Sclerosis and spends most of her day sitting in a wheelchair with her feet on the footplates and a slumped sitting posture. The PTA would most likely include stretching for all of the following muscle groups EXCEPT:
Read DetailsA provider prescribes clopidogrel (Plavix) for a patient wit…
A provider prescribes clopidogrel (Plavix) for a patient with peripheral artery disease. The nurse reviews the patient’s medication list and notes that the patient is also taking omeprazole (Prilosec) daily. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
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