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The pharynx contains the tonsils, which protect against invasion of inhaled foreign particles.

What structure holds open the trachea and upper bronchial tree?

Movements can be categorized according to the actions and type of motor control required during performance of the task. Which of the statements below best describes the category of transitional mobility?

Which of the following compensatory treatment approaches would be appropriate for an acute CVA patient in the inpatient rehabilitation setting presenting with unilateral neglect and short term memory deficits?

While taking the subjective history of a patient with a new right CVA, the patient appears unconcered about deficits in the upper extremity and lower extremity. When the physical therapist asked the patient to describe what happened, they say “I think I slept wrong and my arm fell asleep.” When further probed about why he might be in a rehabilitation facility, the patient stated, “My son put me here just so he could got on vacation.” Which type of perceptual disorder best characterizes the patient’s responses? 

Which of the following statements best describes compensatory intervention strategies?

A patient with a left CVA exhibits right hemiparesis and a dominant expression of extensor synergy in the lower extremity. Which of the following activities would be BEST  to incorporate into an intervention session to improve scooting in bed while decreasing the influence of extensor dominance?

Locked-in Syndrome (LIS)is a catastrophic event with sudden onset. Which set of facts are true of Locked-in Syndrome?

A 75 year old male patient who is 10 days post CVA ambulates with a large base quad cane. The patient presents with left neglect and diminished proprioception. Which of the following actions is most appropriate to ensure the patient safety?

You have been working with a 28-year old patient following an ischemic stroke.  He presents with decreased left quadriceps strength 4/5 and minimally increased left lower extremity spasticity,  and requires contact guard to ambulate without an assistive device with decreased weight shifting to his left side, and decreased speed.  Which task specific intervention will best facilitate motor learning for the task of ambulation?