Your patient had a left total hip replacement, posterior approach, 48 hours ago.  The patient was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 weeks ago.  The physical therapist asks you to include diabetic foot education in your treatment session today, as per the therapy goals.  Which of the following statements is the least appropriate to share with your patient?

A CPM is a mechanical device that delivers what type of motion to the patient?

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate explanation that you can provide to a patient about the use of a gait belt?

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?