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What is the highest level of mobility the 65 year-old man with right hemiplegia is most likely to achieve?
What is the highest level of mobility the 65 year-old man with right hemiplegia is most likely to achieve?
- Independent ambulation for a short distance with a brace for the ankle
- Independence in the use of a power wheelchair (correct)
- Independence in manual wheelchair use
- Independence in ambulation without an assistive device
Which mobility option is least likely to be achieved by the man one week after his stroke?
Which mobility option is least likely to be achieved by the man one week after his stroke?
- Independence in ambulation without an assistive device (correct)
- Independent ambulation for a short distance with a brace for the ankle
- Independence in the use of a power wheelchair
- Independence in manual wheelchair use
What aspect of mobility would most likely be affected by the man's stroke?
What aspect of mobility would most likely be affected by the man's stroke?
- Ability to maneuver a power wheelchair
- Ability to transfer from wheelchair to bed
- Ability to use a manual wheelchair independently
- Ability to walk long distances without assistance (correct)
Which of the following statements is true regarding the man’s condition after his stroke?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the man’s condition after his stroke?
One week post-stroke, how would you assess the man’s potential for short-distance ambulation?
One week post-stroke, how would you assess the man’s potential for short-distance ambulation?
Flashcards
Independent ambulation
Independent ambulation
The ability to move independently without any help or assistive devices.
Independence in manual wheelchair use
Independence in manual wheelchair use
The ability to use a manual wheelchair independently, without assistance from others.
Independence in power wheelchair use
Independence in power wheelchair use
The ability to use a power wheelchair independently, without assistance from others.
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia
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Ankle brace
Ankle brace
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Study Notes
Stroke Recovery and Mobility
- A 65-year-old man with right hemiplegia (paralysis on the right side of the body) experiencing weakness in shoulder, hip, and knee movements a week post-stroke likely indicates a moderate to severe impact on mobility.
- Options like independent ambulation (walking) without any aid are highly improbable at this early stage.
- The question suggests a possible need for assistive devices (e.g., braces) for ambulation and/or wheelchair use.
- Independent use of a manual wheelchair is a more realistic goal than ambulation without assistance, though power wheelchair use is also not ruled out.
- The most plausible outcome, given the circumstances, is independent manual wheelchair use.
- Independent ambulation, even with an assistive device, is unlikely based on the prompt's information.
Realistic Mobility Outcomes
- Factors influencing stroke recovery include the extent of brain damage, overall health, and rehabilitation.
- Early mobility goals are often modest and center around regaining basic functional movements.
- Long-term recovery timelines differ between stroke occurrences.
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