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Early mobility in the ICU has all of the following benefits EXCEPT? 

When considering discharge to a long-term care facility, which of the following criteria is most relevant?

True or False: According to the AVERT trial, patients s/p CVA should be mobilized within 24 hours of stroke onset to optimize long term outcomes. 

A patient with a history of cardiac surgery is ready for discharge. They can perform activities of daily living (ADLs) independently but need continued physical therapy for endurance training. What is the most appropriate discharge recommendation?

All of the following are indications for central lines EXCEPT?

True      or          False    A central line in the form of a port-a-cath is typically used for chemotherapy treatments. 

You work as a physical therapist in an acute care hospital and your current patient has been admitted secondary to a stroke and remains medically unstable. You check with the charge nurse regarding the patient’s lab values for that day to determine whether he is appropriate for therapy. Which of the following patient’s lab values would MOST likely cause you to discontinue physical therapy for the day?

Which of the following exacerbations are typically treated with IV immunoglobulins in the hospital? 

When evaluating a patient in the acute care setting, which of the following is the most important first step for the physical therapist?

Your patient is unable to participate in therapy and has been bed bound for 2 years prior to admission. What is the MOST appropriate course of action?