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A PTA reviews the neurological examination of a patient following a spinal cord injury. The patient demonstrates bilateral loss of voluntary motor function and pain and temperature sensation below the level of injury. Proprioception and vibration sensation remain intact.Based on these findings, which combination of spinal tracts is MOST likely affected and preserved?

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In regards to your electrocardiogram lab assignment:  One of your patient’s had a Myocardial Infarction.  You would like to explain this to his family, but are concerned that they will not understand this medical term.  A common name for a myocardial infarction is __________   __________.

A PTA reviews the strength assessment of a patient with a spinal cord injury. The patient demonstrates hip flexion of 4/5, knee extension of 3+/5, and ankle dorsiflexion of 0/5 bilaterally.  The patient demonstrates ambulation ability with the use of crutches and KAFO.Which spinal cord motor level is MOST closely associated with the patient’s preserved knee extension?

Issue & Stakes What problem or tension is the writer addressing? Why does it matter, and to whom? Writing Reminder Write 2-4 complete sentences in your own words Provide one short piece of evidence (quote + page #) that supports your answer

In regards to Mrs. Smith’s blood pressure her reading would be considered normal.

Vocal cysts differ from vocal polyps because vocal cysts….. 

Which of the following might you see during an initial PT eval that would indicate that your patient is having difficulty with their vision?

This is just a test question.