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CLO 3Patients who have undergone a LE amputation have difficulty controlling residual limb movement because __?

CLO 16The concept of discharge planning is that __? 

CLO 25The prosthetic component located above the prosthetic foot to absorb shear stress in the transverse plane and acts as a shock absorber to reduce vertical impact is referred to as __?

CLO 5Which of the following has the most clinical significance for any patient with a history of COPD?

CLO 9Which clinical finding would you expect to see in a patient diagnosed with right-sided heart failure?

CLO 6Considering normal motor development, when is the earliest we can expect to see a baby creep?

CLO 25A replacement of a body part is clinically referred to as a __? 

CLO 8 Your patient today seems a bit “out of sorts”. He is talking but not really making sense. What kinds of questions would you ask to check on this patient’s arousal, mentation or cognition status?  __?

CLO 23Your supervising therapist informs you about a new patient that currently works two jobs and is being treated for low back pain 6/10. Due to patient’s work schedule and inability to pay their co-pay frequently, the supervising therapist and patient came to an agreement to be seen 1-2 times a week with emphasis on becoming independent with an HEP program to aid with reducing low back pain. Which would be the most appropriate treatment provided by the PTA?

CLO 1Following amputation of a lower extremity, surgeons have several options for post-surgical dressings. What is the primary reason a recent amputation requires a specific type of dressing?