Stroke Recovery and Mobility Outcomes

What is the highest level of mobility the 65 year-old man with right hemiplegia is most likely to achieve?

Which mobility option is least likely to be achieved by the man one week after his stroke?

What aspect of mobility would most likely be affected by the man's 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?

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.

This quiz explores the recovery process for a 65-year-old man who has experienced a stroke resulting in right hemiplegia. It evaluates realistic mobility outcomes, including independent ambulation and the use of assistive devices like wheelchairs in the recovery journey. Understand the factors influencing stroke recovery and the realistic goals for mobility following such an event.