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SCI prior to L3 = what AD for functional mobility? Correct Answer - wheelchair ITB Stress? Correct Answer - minimal stress on level surfaces. sprinting is fine. how to lie on hemiplegic side with shoulder? Correct Answer - shoulder protracted, hip abducted & ER, forearm supinated, elbow extended, wrist neutral Superior SC dislocation affects what shoulder motion? Correct Answer - shoulder elevation NDT - Bobath Correct Answer - plays an important role in movement patterns, postural...

Order of Fiber Recruitment Correct Answer - I → IIa → IIb Muscular Adaptations to Strength Training Correct Answer - Hypertrophy: 6 - 8 weeks Enlarged individual fibers, more actin/myosin, more myofibrils Increased motor recruitment Blood Flow Effects Weight Training Correct Answer - 60% force blocks BF Rhythmic activities increase BF Valsalva effects Correct Answer - Increased thoracic pressure Decreased HR Decreased BF Increased cardiac work Recovery recommendations Corre...

A patient with a tracheostomy tube has been hospitalized for 2 days. During PT, the patient suddenly exhibits dyspnea, cyanosis of lips and cramping of the right calf muscle. What should the therapist suspect based on the symptoms? A. Heart Failure B. DVT C. Respiratory Distress D. Pulmonary Embolism Correct Answer - C. Respiratory Distress. Dyspnea, shortness of breath, or cramping in the calf muscles are common signs of respiratory distress. Mucus plugging, tube displacement, disruption o...

Which is an absolute contraindication with pregnancy? Restrictive or Chronic Bronchitis? Correct Answer - Restrictive! A woman CAN exercise with chronic bronchitis A 23-year-old healthy male plans to start working out as part of his New Year's resolution. The sympathetic nervous system would contribute to which of the following responses to ACUTE exercise? Select one: A. Increased peristalsis B. Increased heart rate C. Increased rate of breathing D. Skeletal muscle contraction C...

Which situation would warrant the coolest water temperature? a. pain management b. general exercise c. treatment of burns d. chronic osteoarthritis Correct Answer - Answer: b Rationale: The temperature of water for general exercise should be between 79-92 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature would need to be significantly higher for the remaining options: pain management 99-104 degrees Fahrenheit; treatment of burns 96-98 degrees Fahrenheit; chronic osteoarthritis 104-110 degrees Fahre...

What is a good intervention for a PSIS that is low on the left and ASIS that is high on the left? Correct Answer - Stretch the left hip extensors in order to fix posterior rotated innominate. Patient has right hip pain and a drop of the left hip during gait. Which nerve is most likely impaired? Correct Answer - Right superior gluteal nerve - innervates glute med What is a good intervention for a patient who has left hip drop during gait? (trendelenburg) Correct Answer - Stand on right leg ...

Yergason's Test Correct Answer - Tests Integrity of transverse ligament; may also identify Bicipital tendonosis -pt sitting with shoulder in neutral stabilized by trunk and elbow at 90 forearm pronated -PT resist supination and ER of shoulder -tendon of biceps long head will "pop-out" of groove. May also reproduce pain in long head of biceps tendon Speed's Test Correct Answer - Identifies Bicipital tendonosis/tendonopathy -pt sitting or standing with upper limb in full extension...

Integ Qs Correct Answer - How to measure a wound that has well defined margins Correct Answer - - use a non sterile ruler close to wound to obtain measurements and then DISCARD after use Intervention to prevent hypertrophic scarring Correct Answer - - utilize pressure garments that are worn 23 hours/day what level of burn injury do you find hypertrophic scarring? Correct Answer - - deep partial thickness burns superficial thickness burn : special characteristic Correct Answer - - we...

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient with a history of Stage I bilateral lymphedema for balance training after an ankle sprain. Which activities would be the MOST appropriate intervention for this patient? a. Applying a moist heat pack to increase blood circulation and decrease pain post-balance activities b. Focus on long periods of standing balance activities without sitting breaks to increase standing endurance c. Performing strengthening exercise only while sitting on the ed...

Which of the following monofilament grades indicates that only protective sensation is intact? 1. 3.61 2. 4.37 3. 5.07 4. 6.65 Correct Answer - 3. 5.07 The 5.07 monofilament supplies the least amount of force that can be sensed by patients with only protective sensation intact. Ability to sense only the 6.65 monofilament indicates a loss of protective sensation. Ability to sense the 3.61 and 4.37 monofilaments indicates fully normal sensation. Which of the following afferent fib...