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A patient sustained a severe TBI in a fall 3 months ago. They present at wheelchair level totally dependent for all ADL’s and mobility tasks. They are alert for brief periods of time throughout the day. When alert, they can visually track a bright object, reach for an object intermittently to command, and turn their head to their name. They are not demonstrating signs of restlessness or agitation. Based on this information, the patient is MOST likely in which state of consciousness / Ranchos Level?

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:

A physical therapist performs the St. Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) with a person that only completed schooling through the 8th grade. Which of the following scores indicates that this person has dementia?

A patient was referred to physical therapy due to recent changes in gait and falls. Based on the history and examination, the physical therapist suspects that the patient may have normal pressure hydrocephalus. What is the characteristic triad of symptoms that is associated with this condition?

Which stage of the Ranchos Los Amigos scale is this patient MOST likely in?

Amanda Bean was arrested for theft from a local store. She was taken to the police station for booking and processing into the jail pending a bail hearing. Officer Frericks is the processing officer at the jail. He is nearing retirement and no longer goes on street patrol. His sole job is to take fingerprints and booking photographs. Officer Frericks brought Amanda into the processing room to take her fingerprints and her booking photograph. As he was taking her fingerprints he asked Amanda what she had done to get arrested. Amanda told him that she had stolen clothing from the store. At trial, Amanda’s statement should be:

A patient was referred to physical therapy due to functional decline following a recent bout of pneumonia. The patient has a history of a cerebrovascular accident that occurred 3 years ago and has mild hemiplegia and mild spasticity of the left upper and lower extremity. Following 8 weeks of therapy, the patient has met their goals for improvement in transfers and ambulation with use of a front-wheeled walker, Modified independent level, which is their prior baseline level. The physical therapist has provided them with a home program that they can complete independently but notes that they have some difficulty completing the lower extremity flexibility exercises. This difficulty could be alleviated with a caregiver’s assistance, but the patient lives alone and does not have a caregiver available.   What is the most appropriate action for the physical therapist to take?

Amanda Bean was arrested for theft from a local store. She was taken to the police station for booking and processing into the jail pending a bail hearing. Officer Frericks is the processing officer at the jail. He is nearing retirement and no longer goes on street patrol. His sole job is to take fingerprints and booking photographs. Officer Frericks brought Amanda into the processing room to take her fingerprints and her booking photograph. As he was taking her fingerprints he asked Amanda what she had done to get arrested. Amanda told him that she had stolen clothing from the store. At trial, Amanda’s statement should be:

Police Officer Stano was on patrol one sunny afternoon and observed Wiley Durant, a dark-skinned man of Polynesian descent, standing against a stop sign on a public street. Having nothing else to do, Stano decided to hassle Durant, who Stano knew was involved in the distribution of methamphetamine. The following discussion occurred between the two:             Stano: “What are you doing out here-don’t you have anything better to do than hang out?”             Durant: “It’s none of your business, officer. I’m not doing anything unlawful.”             Stano: “What’s in that gym bag by your feet? Is it your bag?” Durant said nothing in reply and Stano reached down toward the bag, prompting Durant to reach toward the bag, which Stano deflected. Upon feeling the the bag, Stano immediately discerned an aluminum foil-wrapped, brick-like package, which he knew based on his training and experience usually contained methamphetamine. Stano then placed Durant under arrest for drug possession. A motion to suppress under the Fourth Amendment is filed at Durant’s trial. The court should:

A physical therapist is working with a 72-year-old person that had a severe cerebrovascular accident 3 years ago. The patient’s spouse reports that it is becoming more difficult to care for the person at home because of their own physical limitations and declining health. They have Medicare A/B insurance and have very limited income and assets. What is the most appropriate course of action for the physical therapist to take?