A patient diagnosed with lumbar spinal nerve root impingemen…

A patient diagnosed with lumbar spinal nerve root impingement has been referred to physical therapy.  The PT has indicated mechanical traction in the POC.  What is the lowest body weight that should be considered for the initial traction force for this patient?  ( patient wt. 220 pounds, split table)

A therapist elects to use a small set of electrodes when app…

A therapist elects to use a small set of electrodes when applying electrical stimulation to the anterior forearm of a patient rehabilitating from an upper extremity injury.  Which of the following is most accurate when comparing small electrodes to larger electrodes?

 A 44-year-old patient has undergone a laparoscopic, robot a…

 A 44-year-old patient has undergone a laparoscopic, robot assisted hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. She asks the nurse if she will experience “hot flashes.” Which of the following responses reflects an accurate understanding of the physiological changes she may experience following surgery?