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During the morning occupational therapy functional mobility treatment session, your patient complains of pain in their left proximal shoulder while they are performing bed mobility tasks.   Using the SOAP note format, which section is it appropriate for the the OTA to document the patient’s report of pain?  

Please define the concept of scapulohumeral rhythm. Describe the how many degree of motion that the scapula is involved in with shoulder flexion and shoulder abduction during functional use of the upper extremity.  Describe the how many degree of motion that the glenohumeral joint is responsible for during shoulder flexion and shoulder abduction during functional use of the upper extremity.  Why is knowledge of these concepts important for an occupational therapy practitioner to understand when treating patients. (6 points)

The scapula is ______________________________to the ribcage.

Directions: Choose the best answer. Each question is worth 3.5 points. Which of the following is an example of an ingested poison?

Directions: Choose the best answer. Each question is worth 3.5 points. What is another name for a stroke?

Sherry Walters, a 10-year-old girl, is brought to the office by her mother. Sherry fell while she was inline skating and has a deep laceration on the inner aspect of her right forearm. Sherry’s mother had wrapped a clean dishtowel around the wound, but the towel was saturated with blood, and the bleeding continued. Judy Markins, CMA (AAMA), should

Jane White calls the office and states that the 3-year-old she is babysitting has been chewing on leaves from her jade plant. She asks Judy Markins, CMA (AAMA), whether jade plants are poisonous. Judy should

Beatrice Ellis is a 25-year-old woman who comes to the office because she has a sore throat and fever. She also has a history of epilepsy. While Judy Markins, CMA (AAMA), is taking her chief complaint and checking vital signs, Beatrice tells Judy she is having an aura. The most appropriate response for Judy would be to

Directions: Choose the best answer. Each question is worth 3.5 points. Which of the following animals is associated with a high incidence of rabies?

Directions: Choose the best answer. Each question is worth 3.5 points. Which of the following individuals is at higher risk for heat-related or cold-related injury?