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What strategies might an OTR use to minimize the potential for a contracture to develop on a patient who is graded a 0 out of 5 on a manual muscle test?

In which plane and around which axis is CMC flexion of the thumb?

An OTR is testing the strength of Buddy’s glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint). Buddy is able to flex his shoulder through full ROM against gravity, can hold it, but only take slight resistance (breaks to light touch). What grade of muscle strength is this?

Which of the following acts on the mid plane of the disc and tends to cause each superior vertebra to move in relation to the inferior vertebra?

What is the inferior attachment of rectus capitis posterior major?

The deep palmar arch is primarily supplied by….

In scapulohumeral rhythm, the _____________ contributes to elevation of the humerus by upwardly rotating the glenoid fossa from its resting position.

All of the following are suprahyoid muscles EXCEPT.

Which of the following joints is classified as a plane-type synovial joint?

A 66-year-old woman with history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and generalized anxiety disorder presents to the emergency department for severe abdominal pain over the past 2 days. Her pulse is 86/min, respirations 12/min, temperature is 99.1 degrees F, and blood pressure is 126/85. She is alert and oriented all spheres. Cardiac and pulmonary exams are within normal limits. Abdominal exam reveals epigastric tenderness to palpation without rebound or guarding. She is found to have elevated serum lipase. Complete blood count reveals moderate leukocytosis. Comprehensive metabolic panel reveals sodium of 133 mEq/L, AST of 185 U/L, and ALT of 89 U/L. A CT scan of the abdomen confirms the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, and she is admitted to the hospital for further management. On day 3 in the hospital, the patient is noted by staff to be verbally abusive and is refusing care. Her pulse is noted to be 125/min and blood pressure is 159/102. Upon re-evaluation, she is oriented to self only, has short attention span, and complains that she needs help “getting these bugs out of my house.” Which of the following is the next best step in management of this patient’s current condition?