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Mr. S is a 32 yom who has been diagnosed with “Frozen Shoulder” on the right UE. You are performing a manual muscle test in shoulder abduction on the left UE as directed by the PT in the plan of care. The patient is a 5. Which of the following is not criteria used in assigning a grade of 5 for shoulder abduction?

Match the test to it’s correct description 

Match the terms to its correct description 

List the equipment needed to place an IV catheter, then describe the process of placing an IV catheter. Vein and species of your choice. 

A patient presents with complaints that themedial forearm is numb.  Based on this information, which of the following nerve roots is MOST likely affected?

The PTA is treating a patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis.  The POC states, “perform core stabilization exercises.  What directional preference will this patient have?

When performing the Spurling’s test, the test is performed in which one of the following positions?

Which is the priority initial assessment for a client who is admitted to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) after surgery with general anesthesia?

A client has experienced a long bone fracture. Which body system assessment is a nursing priority?

The nurse cares for a client who had a cast placed 4 hours ago to a traumatic fracture to the lower leg. The client tells the nurse that their toes feel numb on the affected side. What action should the nurse take first?