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 “The ability of the nervous system to change its activity in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli by reorganizing its structure, functions or connections after injuries, such as stroke or traumatic brain injury.” This definition BEST describes which of the following concepts?

The physical therapist believes the patient could ambulate with some assistance during sessions. Before initiating gait training, which of the following factors are MOST important to consider?

The City of East Shaker developed a standard operating procedure that required every person arrested to be strip searched upon booking into the city jail. Officers must conduct the strip search when the suspect is booked into the jail. The strip search involves requiring the suspect to remove clothing and to move body parts as demanded by the officer conducting the search. This search includes a body cavity search. While on routine traffic patrol, Officer Grendell observed a car driving around a general business district. The car would travel slowly at some points, stop completely at times in the roadway, pause for a short time, and then proceed driving. The car would then turn into a driveway, back up, change directions to come down the street and repeat the same traffic pattern. Officer Grendel observed the vehicle make three separate trips up and down the street. Officer Grendell believed that the driver was either looking for a parking space or was waiting for a partner in crime to exit one of the various stores after robbing it. He was not sure which scenario was most likely. On the car’s fourth time up the street, Officer Grendell activated his dash cam, turned on his emergency lights, and stopped the vehicle. The car immediately pulled off the road into a city-owned parking lot. Officer Grendell approached the car and asked the driver to exit the vehicle. The driver, Andrea Escobar, exited the vehicle and demanded to know why the officer had stopped her. Before Officer Grendell could explain, Escobar continued to vehemently insist that Officer Grendell was harassing people, was seeking to enforce draconian traffic laws for the profit of the city, and, that he personally, was a most foul and disgusting form of human being bent on violating people’s civil rights. At this point Officer Grendell asked Ms. Escobar for her driver’s license and proof of insurance. Ms. Escobar reached into her car, took out her wallet and threw her driver’s license in the general direction of Officer Grendell. The license fell to the ground at his feet. When asked for her proof of insurance (required under state law) she responded: “Insurance, I don’t need no stinkin’ insurance!” At this point Ms. Escobar was arrested for driving without proof of insurance (a minor misdemeanor subject only to a fine upon conviction). This is not an arrestable offense under state law. Officer Grendell transported Ms. Escobar to the city jail where she was booked into the jail. A female officer took Ms. Escobar into a private room where the officer performed a strip search. The officer found a small bag of marijuana inside Ms. Escobar’s underwear. The strip search of Ms. Escobar was:  

A 56 year old patient with post polio syndrome is attending physical therapy to address worsened right lower extremity muscle weakness in order to return to weekend hiking and evening walks with their dog. Which of the following would be the BEST intervention for this individual to achieve their goal?

Officer Manson observed a car driving around University Circle on Euclid Avenue between Ford and East 115th. The car would travel slowly at some points, at other times the car would stop completely, pause for a short time, and then proceed driving. The car would then turn onto the side street, change directions to return to Euclid Avenue and come down the street and repeat the same traffic pattern. Officer Manson observed the vehicle make three separate trips up and down the street. Officer Manson believed that the driver was either looking for a parking space or was waiting for a partner in crime to exit one of the various stores after robbing it. He was not sure which scenario was most likely. On the car’s fourth time up the street, Officer Manson activated his dash cam, turned on his emergency lights, and stopped the vehicle. The car immediately pulled off the road into a city-owned parking lot. The stop of the car was:

A physical therapist prepares to examine a patient admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The patient sustained a traumatic head injury in a motor vehicle accident five weeks ago. The medical record indicates that the patient is often disoriented and can frequently become agitated with little provocation. The MOST appropriate setting for the therapist to make initial contact with the patient is which of the following locations?

A physical therapist has completed their examination with a person that has a diagnosis of functional movement disorder and provides education to the patient about their condition. Which of the following statements are consistent with evidence recommendations for providing education to this population?

Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of myotonic dystrophy?

Which of the following interventions is MOST indicated to address the patient’s primary functional limitations and participation restrictions?

An Ohio statute requires all farms producing maple syrup for commercial purposes to register with the State Maple Syrup Board. Registered farms are subject to periodic inspection to determine whether the syrup meets the high standards set by the Board. Billy Bob owned and operated an Ohio farm that produced maple syrup as well as a few other products. The other product was a very high grade, high yield marijuana. The police heard rumors that Billy Bob was growing marijuana but could not get any reliable information or evidence. Detective Jolie called the Maple Syrup Board and learned that Billy Bob failed to register his farm. Jolie suggested the Board inspect Billy Bob’s farm and asked if she could ride along with them. The Board inspector agreed to let her come on the inspection. During the inspection the Maple Syrup Board Inspector and Jolie looked into various sheds and buildings. The inspector was seeking to determine if Billy Bob’s farm was producing syrup for commercial purposes. Jolie went with him with the intent to find evidence of marijuana production. She found and seized 50 plants growing in a small shed 100 yards from Billy Bob’s house. Billy Bob moved to suppress the plants. The trial court should: