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What is the primary goal of gait training for a patient after a stroke?
What is the primary goal of gait training for a patient after a stroke?
- To improve speech
- To reduce fatigue
- To increase endurance
- To regain independence in daily activities (correct)
Which healthcare professional would assist a patient withspeech rehabilitation after a stroke?
Which healthcare professional would assist a patient withspeech rehabilitation after a stroke?
- Physical therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Speech therapist (correct)
- Physician
What is the purpose of including assistive devices in a patient's care plan after a stroke?
What is the purpose of including assistive devices in a patient's care plan after a stroke?
- To increase hospital stay
- To increase therapy sessions
- To reduce medication
- To promote independence (correct)
What should be evaluated during the patient outcome phase of care?
What should be evaluated during the patient outcome phase of care?
What is a common challenge faced by patients who are weak or acutely ill after a stroke?
What is a common challenge faced by patients who are weak or acutely ill after a stroke?
What is the purpose of asking patients about their perceptions of recovery?
What is the purpose of asking patients about their perceptions of recovery?
Which of the following is NOT a component of patient outcomes after a stroke?
Which of the following is NOT a component of patient outcomes after a stroke?
What is the primary goal of occupational therapy after a stroke?
What is the primary goal of occupational therapy after a stroke?
What is the purpose of reassessing for dyspnea, shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and/or a change in heart rate or blood pressure?
What is the purpose of reassessing for dyspnea, shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and/or a change in heart rate or blood pressure?
Why is it essential to ask patients about their trouble completing activities?
Why is it essential to ask patients about their trouble completing activities?
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What is the goal of gait training after a stroke?
What is the goal of gait training after a stroke?
The main objective of gait training is to help stroke patients regain the ability to perform daily tasks without assistance.
Who helps with speech after a stroke?
Who helps with speech after a stroke?
Speech therapists specialize in helping people regain communication skills after strokes.
Why use assistive devices after a stroke?
Why use assistive devices after a stroke?
Assistive devices like canes and walkers are used to support patients and increase their independence.
What is evaluated during patient outcome?
What is evaluated during patient outcome?
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What challenge do weak stroke patients face?
What challenge do weak stroke patients face?
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Why ask patients about their recovery?
Why ask patients about their recovery?
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What are patient outcomes after a stroke?
What are patient outcomes after a stroke?
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What does occupational therapy do for stroke patients?
What does occupational therapy do for stroke patients?
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Why assess for dyspnea, fatigue, and chest pain?
Why assess for dyspnea, fatigue, and chest pain?
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Why ask patients about their trouble completing activities?
Why ask patients about their trouble completing activities?
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