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Which complication of diabetes can lead to blindness?

Which symptom is most associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

Which type of transformer has a TR less than 1 ?

According to structural design, which type of transformer has no ferromagnetic bar inside the core of both primary and secondary winding?

Monitoring a patient on a high-dose aspirin regimen includes:

Which of the following gait patterns would be MOST appropriate for this patient at this time with the above evaluative findings

Provide a specific MMT that would cause this deviation. Give both the MMT score and the muscle involved.

A patient presents with a positive Trendelenburg.  Describe what the PTA would observe during qualitative gait analysis of this patient’s gait pattern?

Match the following prosthetic progression exercises to the gait deviation they are commonaly utilized to treat

Initial Evaluation:   Hx:  Pt is 68 y/o with R TKA 5 days ago secondary to OA; PWB RLE   S:  c/o of nausea O:  Strength:  BUE: MMT 5/5 for all musculature                       LLE: MMT 5/5 for all musculature RLE:  MMT 5/5 for hip and ankle RLE:  MMT 3-/5 Quads; MMT 4/5 hamstrings        ROM:              BUE: WNL                               LLE:  WNL                               RLE: WNL with exception of right Knee                               Right knee:  AROM    15 – 50                                                   PROM:  10 – 55       Bed Mobility:  min asst of 1     Transfers:       min asst of 1     Gait:               not assessed secondary to nausea   A:           Goals:    1.  Increase Right quad/ham strength to 5/5        2.  Pt. will be independent with transfers & ambulation on level and uneven surfaces with assistive device PWB RLE        3.  Provide equipment as needed to reach maximum function at discharge   P:        PT P.O.C  1.  Gait training                              2.            Transfer training                              3.            Modalities to increase quad strength                              4.            Ther ex                              5.            Discharge planning for equipment and recommendations (no physician protocol ordered)   What is the most appropriate assistive device for this patient?