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A patient underwent a surgical procedure to remove herniated intervertebral disc material. What is the name of this procedure?
A patient underwent a surgical procedure to remove herniated intervertebral disc material. What is the name of this procedure?
- Arthroplasty
- Discectomy (correct)
- Myelography
- Myelorrhaphy
A patient was referred to physical therapy for in-patient rehabilitation. During the initial review, it was noted that the patient underwent myelography prior to the physical therapy session. What is the appropriate course of action?
A patient was referred to physical therapy for in-patient rehabilitation. During the initial review, it was noted that the patient underwent myelography prior to the physical therapy session. What is the appropriate course of action?
- Administer medication to alleviate pain
- Begin the physical therapy session immediately
- Consult with the physician before proceeding
- Defer the physical therapy session for 24 hours (correct)
What is the probable cause of a fluctuating attention state and loss of mental function in a patient?
What is the probable cause of a fluctuating attention state and loss of mental function in a patient?
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Dementia
- Delirium (correct)
What is the probable impairment in a patient with limited active range of motion but normal passive range of motion, with no pain or apprehension?
What is the probable impairment in a patient with limited active range of motion but normal passive range of motion, with no pain or apprehension?
What is the name of the test used to test for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What is the name of the test used to test for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What is the probable diagnosis in a patient with a red and warm calf, and reported dull aching pain in the same location?
What is the probable diagnosis in a patient with a red and warm calf, and reported dull aching pain in the same location?
What type of spinal deformity presents with a cystic mass in the lower back that contains CSF fluid and parts of the equina?
What type of spinal deformity presents with a cystic mass in the lower back that contains CSF fluid and parts of the equina?
What is the name of the congenital deformity characterized by a bony supraclavicular mass, weak pulse in the ipsilateral side, cold, clammy extremities, and paresthesia?
What is the name of the congenital deformity characterized by a bony supraclavicular mass, weak pulse in the ipsilateral side, cold, clammy extremities, and paresthesia?
What is the primary purpose of performing a chest x-ray in a patient with a malignant tumor?
What is the primary purpose of performing a chest x-ray in a patient with a malignant tumor?
What is a characteristic of malignant tumors that distinguishes them from benign tumors?
What is a characteristic of malignant tumors that distinguishes them from benign tumors?
What is the name of the syndrome characterized by hyperelasticity of the skin and hyperflexibility of the joints?
What is the name of the syndrome characterized by hyperelasticity of the skin and hyperflexibility of the joints?
What is the most likely type of tumor in a patient with a palpable mass on the lateral knee?
What is the most likely type of tumor in a patient with a palpable mass on the lateral knee?
What is the main characteristic of Poland's Syndrome?
What is the main characteristic of Poland's Syndrome?
What is the name of the congenital deformity characterized by blue sclerae?
What is the name of the congenital deformity characterized by blue sclerae?
Which muscle group is most likely affected in a patient with a tumor near the lateral knee?
Which muscle group is most likely affected in a patient with a tumor near the lateral knee?
What is the name of the syndrome characterized by crumpled ear appearance?
What is the name of the syndrome characterized by crumpled ear appearance?
In a patient with a tumor near the brainstem, which of the following is true?
In a patient with a tumor near the brainstem, which of the following is true?
Which type of malignant tumor commonly occurs in the pelvis rather than the long bones?
Which type of malignant tumor commonly occurs in the pelvis rather than the long bones?
What treatment or intervention would be least appropriate to reduce post-operative complications?
What treatment or intervention would be least appropriate to reduce post-operative complications?
Under which component should the pt's surgical procedure be documented?
Under which component should the pt's surgical procedure be documented?
Which of the following is least relevant for the diagnosis of lymphedema?
Which of the following is least relevant for the diagnosis of lymphedema?
Which of the following is a restorative goal for lymphedema?
Which of the following is a restorative goal for lymphedema?
What type of cancer rehabilitation would the patient be a candidate for?
What type of cancer rehabilitation would the patient be a candidate for?
What should be performed 3rd in the UE lymphedema exercise?
What should be performed 3rd in the UE lymphedema exercise?
Which of the following is an appropriate intervention to manage swelling associated with lymphedema?
Which of the following is an appropriate intervention to manage swelling associated with lymphedema?
Which of the following symptoms would most likely indicate positive metastases in the brain?
Which of the following symptoms would most likely indicate positive metastases in the brain?
What evaluation procedure would be most appropriate to determine possible metastases on the spinal cord?
What evaluation procedure would be most appropriate to determine possible metastases on the spinal cord?
Which of the following interventions would be least appropriate to prevent pressure ulcer formation in the patient?
Which of the following interventions would be least appropriate to prevent pressure ulcer formation in the patient?
Considering the patient's condition, which of the following functional outcomes would be least appropriate?
Considering the patient's condition, which of the following functional outcomes would be least appropriate?
What is the primary goal of palliation in cancer rehabilitation?
What is the primary goal of palliation in cancer rehabilitation?
