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The OTR has completed the initial evaluation on a patient with a CVA and left hemiparesis.  The OTR has documented that the patient is able to transfer from bed to the wheelchair with Moderate Assistance. Provide two appropriate interventions the the COTA to utilize to address left upper extremity management, bed mobility and transfers..  Provide an explanation to justify each intervention. (4 points) . OT Interventions   Justifications

Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot.

The COTA is working with a patient with a SCI patient that has orthostatic hypotension and feels dizzy during bedside ADL tasks. Provide two appropriate strategies the the COTA could employ to address this concern.  Provide an explanation to justify each intervention. (4 points) . Strategies   Justifications

The COTA is working with a patient with a C-4 SCI patient and is unable to use their hands for ADL self-care tasks.  Provide two appropriate interventions the the COTA could employ to address self-care activities.  Provide an explanation to justify each intervention. (4 points) . OT Interventions   Justifications

The COTA is working with a patient with a SCI C-5 and is at high risk for skin breakdown and pressure ulcers due to prolonged sitting. Provide two appropriate interventions the the COTA could employ to address this concern.  Provide an explanation to justify each intervention. (4 points) . OT Interventions   Justifications

To attempt to manage upper extremity hypertonicity in a patient following a CVA, the COTA would utilize __________________techniques to decrease muscle tone and increase functional use of the affected upper extremity. (1 Point)   Please provide a specific, detailed example of an occupational therapy intervention strategy or tool to treat the affected upper extremity and hand. (2 points)

Loss of blood to the point of death 

Which of the following events occurs during interphase, before the cell enters mitosis?

Benign tumors grow by infiltration

Cushing’s disease results in increased cortisol