• Alzheimer’s Disease: PT Treatment
    Oct 1 2025

    Amara presents with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and has impaired gait and balance. She becomes disoriented in new environments and struggles with multi-step instructions.Which intervention is MOST appropriate for this patient?

    A) High-intensity balance exercises on uneven surfaces

    B) Dual-task training to improve cognitive function

    C) Structured gait training in a familiar environment

    D) Community ambulation to enhance adaptability

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    11 mins
  • Post-Op Total Knee Arthroplasty
    Sep 24 2025

    Helga is two days post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and reports moderate knee pain and stiffness. Her knee range of motion is 0–45 degrees, and her incision is well-approximated with mild edema. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to prioritize during this session?

    A) Full weight bearing on the surgical leg

    B) Low-intensity range of motion exercises to increase knee flexion

    C) Ambulation with a rollator walker for at least 200 feet

    D) Manual lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling

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    10 mins
  • Electrotherapy- Indications & Contraindications New
    Sep 17 2025

    Freda presents with persistent shoulder pain following rotator cuff repair surgery. The therapist considers using electrical stimulation for pain management. The patient has a history of mild hypertension controlled with medication and reports occasional muscle spasms in the surgical area. Which of the following would MOST likely require avoidance of electrical stimulation?

    A) Metal anchors used during surgical fixation

    B) Recent use of anti-hypertensive medication

    C) Active muscle spasms near the surgical site

    D) Impaired sensation over the affected shoulder

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    11 mins
  • Integumentary Outcome Measures
    Sep 10 2025

    Mohammad is documenting outcomes for a patient who has been treated for a venous ulcer. Which of the following improvements is the MOST significant to report?

    A) The patient reports a decrease in pain from 6/10 to 2/10

    B) The patient's walking distance has increased from 100 meters to 300 meters

    C) The wound size has decreased from 6 cm² to 3 cm²

    D) The patient's lower leg swelling has reduced by 50%

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    9 mins
  • Surgical Pain Examination
    Sep 3 2025

    Sweeney recently underwent a hysterectomy and requests to sit after ambulating a few feet. The patient reports dizziness and right lower extremity pain. On examination, her resting heart rate is 102 bpm, and she has significant swelling in her right lower leg. Which of the following should be assessed FIRST:

    A) Walking distance before stopping

    B) Pulse pressure

    C) Deep calf tenderness

    D) Dorsal pedal integrity

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    9 mins
  • Shoulder Instability- Recognizing & Testing
    Aug 27 2025

    Azaria is a 22-year-old swimmer with intermittent right shoulder pain who complains of a slipping sensation during overhead activities. Which of the following tests should be performed FIRST?

    A) Apprehension test

    B) Speed's test

    C) Drop arm test

    D) Load and shift test

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    8 mins
  • Vestibular Assessment
    Aug 20 2025

    John reports dizziness and unsteadiness when walking, especially in busy environments or when turning his head quickly. He denies positional dizziness but struggles to read signs while walking. Examination reveals normal balance in static postures and no spontaneous nystagmus. Which test is MOST appropriate to assess the suspected deficit?

    A) Dix-Hallpike maneuver

    B) Head thrust test

    C) Snellen Chart Reading while walking

    D) Romberg test

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    12 mins
  • Medical Imaging Interpretation
    Aug 13 2025

    Before an evaluation, Arial is reviewing the patient's MRI report that describes sequestration at the L4 – L5 level. The intake form reveals sensory changes along the lateral calf, and dorsum of the foot. Which clinical finding is the most consistent with the medical record?

    A) Impaired heel walking

    B) Gastrocnemius and soleus atrophy

    C) Extensor hallicus longus weakness

    D) Saddle paraesthesia

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    11 mins