41. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a simple partial seizure?

39. In an outpatient clinic, a physical therapist is working with a 4-year-old child with a history of a seizure disorder and mild cerebral palsy. During an aquatic therapy treatment, the child is smiling, laughing, and playing with the toys offered.  After about 15 minutes, the child becomes very quiet and limp, although her eyes remain open.  What condition best explains this presentation?

21. What factors would make a person a good candidate for intermittent catheterization?

9. A radiology report states a patient has osteomyelitis of the L4 vertebrae. Osteomyelitis is what type of pathophysiologic issue?

13. A patient with a suspected spinal cord injury and vertebral fractures following a high-speed motorcycle accident was brought to the hospital by ambulance 3 hours ago. Physical therapy has been consulted to assess functional mobility. Before initiating mobility interventions, which medical management step is the most critical to ensure patient safety?

30. What type of image is shown here?

26. How do spinal cord injuries impact the pulmonary system?

40. In an outpatient clinic, a physical therapist is working with a school-aged child who has epilepsy secondary to a traumatic brain injury sustained four years ago. During a therapy session, the child’s right arm begins to jerk, which quickly progresses to a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. What is the most appropriate immediate action for the clinician to take?

16. Which of the following is a common systemic effect of a spinal cord injury?

19. A physical therapy student is on a clinical rotation at an inpatient stroke rehabilitation unit, seeing a patient recovering from a right middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke. The patient is late to therapy and apologizes profusely. Patient reports an unexpected episode of bladder incontinence, which caused the delay. What is the most likely cause for the patient’s incontinence?