Author: Anonymous

You are treating a patient who had a stroke 13 days ago.  She has an upper extremity flexor synergy pattern.  Which of the following assistive devices would be the INAPPROPRIATE for this patient?

You have just determined that your patient is having autonomic dysreflexia.  The signs and symptoms made you check her blood pressure, and sure enough it was _______________.  You then decide to position her________________________.

You are treating a patient who had a stroke 13 days ago.  She presents with foot drop.  Which of the following physical therapy interventions would be most appropriate to address her impairment?

Your patient has flaccidity in the left upper extremity.  Which of the following is most likely this patient’s left brachial blood pressure measurement?

A patient is non-weight bearing on the right lower extremity following ankle surgery. The patient cannot safely ambulate but demonstrates good sitting balance and sufficient upper extremity strength to lift his body off the seat surface. Which transfer technique should the PTA select?

Your patient, Camille, is 6 months pregnant.  She is coming to PT for low back pain.  Which of the following exercises should Camille avoid?

Your patient, Camille, is 6 months pregnant. She is coming to PT for low back pain. Which of the following exercises should Camille avoid?

Your neighbor tells you that her sister just had a baby.  During the birth, it was discovered that the umbilical cord was wrapped around the infant’s neck, causing lack of oxygen to the infant’s brain.  Your neighbor informs you that the baby is going to need physical therapy and special assistance.  Which of the following is the most like medical diagnosis for this infant?

Which of the following best describes how you would arrange the room for a patient who has had a stroke?

Which of the following best describes where the spinal cord stops?