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For a patient with a spinal cord injury, which of the following is not typically utilized to help maintain a safe blood pressure?

Select all that apply pertaining to the administration of the Glasgow Coma Scale:

Select all that apply. Occupational therapists often work with patients who have undergone a double lung transplant. This procedure may be recommended for patients who have the following diagnoses.

What is the typical respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

In preparing a patient with a unilateral below-knee amputation for discharge from a rehabilitation facility, the MOST important adaptive equipment for the OT practitioner to recommend is:

 After a mild loss of consciousness due to Posttraumatic Amnesia (PTA) a cognitive assessment is indicated. Which of the following assessments is most appropriate to utilize?

Which of the following is considered a reason for work-place injuries?

Select all that apply. All of the following are ways that an occupational therapist can encourage task performance in a patient with altered mental status. 

A 18-year-old boy recently suffered a SCI from a snowboarding accident. Upon assessment, it was determined that the injury was at the T10 level, as he had some motor function in his legs (i.e. moving toes and flexing knees while lying down). However, there is limited muscle strength and they cannot move against gravity, but some sensation was preserved below the injury level. Which scale will give therapists the most accurate understanding of the level of impairment for a spinal cord injury patient?

Upon discharge, an individual with good trunk stability and no orthopedic injuries, will be performing sliding board transfers with assistance from family members. When ordering a wheelchair, which features will be MOST important to include?