Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is CONTRAINDICATED for use on a patient:
ANSWER
with a demand pacemaker
When monitoring the vital signs of a person who has mitral valve prolapse, which of the
following findings is most likely to be observed?
ANSWER
Tachycardia
A patient consistently catches the right toe box of the show while walking. Which of the
following muscle groups MOST likely needs to be strengthened?
ANSWER
Dorsiflexion Muscles
Compared with healthy individuals, a patient who has restrictive lung disease is MOST likely
to have which of the following changes in lung volumes or capacities.
ANSWER
Decreased inspiratory reserve volume and decreased vital capacity
,A patient with burns to 35% of total body surface area reports drinking large quantities of
water throughout the day. Which of the following conditions is the patient at GREATEST risk
of developing?
ANSWER
Hyponatremia
In a patient with unilateral hip impairment, a cane is ordinarily used on the:
ANSWER
uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the abductors on the involved side
A 60 year old patient is in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation 2 weeks post myocardial
infarction. After the patient exercises for 15 minutes on a stationary bicycle, vital signs are
remeasured. The results are shown in the table. Which of the following changes is most
appropriate.
ANSWER
Decrease the intensity of the exercise.
A patient reports numbness in the perineal region and mild urinary incontinence. These
symptoms are most likely caused by which of the following conditions.
ANSWER
Sacral nerve root impingement
A patient who lives alone is instructed to practice the activity in the video as a home
exercise. Which of the following instructions to the patient would be most appropriate.
ANSWER
Stand by a kitchen counter
, A patient who has a spinal cord injury demonstrates signs of autonomic dysreflexia. Which
of the following actions is most appropriate?
ANSWER
Check the patients catheter tube.
The symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia, pruritus, and peripheral neuropathy are most
consistent with which of the following disorders?
ANSWER
Type 2 Diabetes
The MOST important precaution for preventing a nosocomial infection is:
ANSWER
Proper handwashing
Which of the following orthotic irregularities is MOST likely to contribute to a patient
exhibiting foot slap during the early stance phase of gait.
ANSWER
inadequate dorsiflexion assist
Which of the following structures would be MOST commonly involved in a surgical release
for Dupuytren contracture?
ANSWER
Palmar fascia
ANSWER
with a demand pacemaker
When monitoring the vital signs of a person who has mitral valve prolapse, which of the
following findings is most likely to be observed?
ANSWER
Tachycardia
A patient consistently catches the right toe box of the show while walking. Which of the
following muscle groups MOST likely needs to be strengthened?
ANSWER
Dorsiflexion Muscles
Compared with healthy individuals, a patient who has restrictive lung disease is MOST likely
to have which of the following changes in lung volumes or capacities.
ANSWER
Decreased inspiratory reserve volume and decreased vital capacity
,A patient with burns to 35% of total body surface area reports drinking large quantities of
water throughout the day. Which of the following conditions is the patient at GREATEST risk
of developing?
ANSWER
Hyponatremia
In a patient with unilateral hip impairment, a cane is ordinarily used on the:
ANSWER
uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the abductors on the involved side
A 60 year old patient is in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation 2 weeks post myocardial
infarction. After the patient exercises for 15 minutes on a stationary bicycle, vital signs are
remeasured. The results are shown in the table. Which of the following changes is most
appropriate.
ANSWER
Decrease the intensity of the exercise.
A patient reports numbness in the perineal region and mild urinary incontinence. These
symptoms are most likely caused by which of the following conditions.
ANSWER
Sacral nerve root impingement
A patient who lives alone is instructed to practice the activity in the video as a home
exercise. Which of the following instructions to the patient would be most appropriate.
ANSWER
Stand by a kitchen counter
, A patient who has a spinal cord injury demonstrates signs of autonomic dysreflexia. Which
of the following actions is most appropriate?
ANSWER
Check the patients catheter tube.
The symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia, pruritus, and peripheral neuropathy are most
consistent with which of the following disorders?
ANSWER
Type 2 Diabetes
The MOST important precaution for preventing a nosocomial infection is:
ANSWER
Proper handwashing
Which of the following orthotic irregularities is MOST likely to contribute to a patient
exhibiting foot slap during the early stance phase of gait.
ANSWER
inadequate dorsiflexion assist
Which of the following structures would be MOST commonly involved in a surgical release
for Dupuytren contracture?
ANSWER
Palmar fascia
