You are a working with a new patient in the acute care setti…
You are a working with a new patient in the acute care setting that had a cerebrovascular accident 5 days ago and has been relatively immobile since that time. During your therapy session, they report new onset of chest pain, difficulty breathing, and cough. Which of the following potential sequelae of stroke may explain these symptoms?
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HDL lipoprotein particles play an important role in regulating cholesterol and triglyceride transport. In part, this role is achieved by providing critical apoproteins to Chylomicrons (CM) and VLDL particles at the appropriate time. The following HDL-derived apoprotein allows efficient removal of CM and VLDL remnant particles from circulation by the liver:
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An outpatient physical therapist is working with a patient that recently underwent a total knee arthroplasty. During the treatment session, the patient’s speech suddenly becomes slurred and their face begins to droop on one side. What is the BEST course of action for the physical therapist to take?
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A physical therapist is working with a person on return-to-work activities after having a stroke. The person is in the autonomous stage of motor learning and nearing discharge from therapy. How should the therapist structure the practice of interventions to best meet the person’s motor learning needs?
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During your PT session with a patient with L2 AIS C SCI, you make a note that they are ambulating in the parallel bars with braces and assist of one person up to 10 meters. Which of the following outcome measures would be BEST for using all of the above information?
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A physical therapist documents that a patient with a cerebrovascular accident demonstrates a strong lower extremity extension synergy pattern during gait. Which of the following motions is consistent with this synergy pattern?
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