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A physical therapist attempts to assess the integrity of the L4 spinal level. Which deep tendon reflex would provide the therapist with the MOST useful information?  

When the mother, Aanakwad, leaves with the sister in the first part of the story, the young boy

List 3 different activity limitations in this patient  (1.5 pts)

This is a story about intergenerational trauma because (check all that apply):

What could be derived from the author’s naming of the character Arnold Friend?

List 4 further PT physical examination components/tests and measures that should be performed within the Systems Review in order to help determine whether this patient is appropriate for initiation of PT treatment and/or whether a referral for further medical evaluation is required?  Briefly explain how the results of these tests will assist in determining the appropriate course of action for this patient.   (4 pts)  

Which of the following is NOT considered optimal posture in the lateral view? 

A patient is status post a stroke that affected their dominant frontal lobe.  The patient has normal auditory comprehension and speaks in a slow hesitant manner. What is the BEST method of instructing this patient in performance of a test/task?  

Whose point of view does the story present?

Which of these items was not used to make the quilt?