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Parkinson's Gait Interventions Oct 07, 2020

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Victor is treating a patient with a history of Parkinson's disease and bradykinesia. Upon examination, the patient has a gait speed of 0.45 m/s and a diminished stride length bilaterally. Which of the following is the MOST recommended to address the impairments:

A. Floor markers

B. Rhythmic auditory stimulation

C. Toe wedge

D. Standard walker

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Functional Electrical Stimulation Sep 30, 2020

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Janae presents with a recent stroke and difficulty clearing the right foot during swing. The therapist plans to use electrical stimulation to improve the patient's gait pattern. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate to achieve the desired result:

A. Over the proximal anterior tibial region, stimulating the deep peroneal nerve

B. Over the proximal anterior tibial region, stimulating the superficial peroneal nerve

C. Over the distal anterior tibial region, stimulating the superficial peroneal nerve

D. Over the distal anterior tibial region, stimulating the tibial nerve

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Lower Extremity Swelling Sep 23, 2020

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Sammie presents with an enlargement in her bilateral lower extremities; however, no symptoms are present distal to the ankle. The patient reports that legs are tender to touch and easily bruise. Which of the following conditions is the MOST likely present?

A. Fibromyalgia

B. Lipedema

C. Lymphedema

D. Congestive heart failure

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High Altitude & Cardiopulmonary Sep 16, 2020

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Ricky has recently started training at a specialized facility located 6,200ft above sea level. The therapist would like to create safe cardiovascular parameters for exercise at this new elevation. Which of the following would be the MOST expected when exercising at a high altitude:

A. Lower maximal heart rate

B. Higher maximal heart rate

C. Lower resting heart rate

D. Respiratory acidosis

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GMFCS & Cerebral Palsy Sep 09, 2020

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Ricardo is preparing a plan of care for a 10-year-old child with cerebral palsy. The patient is classified as a level 4 on the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). Which of the following activities is the MOST appropriate:

A. Standing balance and coordination activities

B. Gait training using a posterior walker

C. Stair climbing using handrails

D. Wheelchair fitting for posture and pressure relief

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Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency (VBI) Sep 02, 2020

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Martin is treating a 45-year-old male with recurrent neck pain and joint hypomobility. Before initiating end-range cervical mobilizations, the therapist would like to assess for vertebrobasilar insufficiency. To check the left vertebral artery, the MOST effective position to place the patient’s head and neck is:

A. Flexion

B. Extension

C. Right rotation

D. Left rotation

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Postural Assessment Aug 26, 2020

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Janie is performing a postural assessment on a patient who has a medical diagnosis of lumbago. When assessing lower extremity alignment, the plumb line should fall:

A. Anteriorly to the lumbar spine

B. Posteriorly to the hip

C. Through the hip joint line

D. Posteriorly to the knee

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Psych Principles Aug 19, 2020

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Ken is six months status post lumbar fusion and has complaints of persistent pain and often declines to perform basic core exercises. The therapist would like to change the patient’s perception of pain while teaching effective coping methods. Which of the following principles would be the MOST effective:

A. Cognitive-behavioral therapy

B. Operant conditioning

C. Classical conditioning

D. Positive reinforcement

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Torticollis Aug 05, 2020

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Kumani is creating an at-home stretching routine for a 3-month-old child with right congenital muscular torticollis. Which of the following is the MOST effective:

A. Laying the child on the left side over a ball
B. Laying the child on the right side over a ball
C. Lay the child prone with the head rotated to the right
D. Lay the child prone with the head rotated to the left

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NPTE Core Values Jul 29, 2020

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Yari was recently given authorization by her insurance company for an acute ankle sprain. After the authorization period, the therapist determines that the patient is no longer in need of therapy services; however, the patient requests to continue treatment. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action?

A. Allow the patient to pay out of pocket for additional therapy visits
B. Discharge the patient to a home exercise program
C. Write a letter to the insurance company requesting more visits
D. Treat the patient as a pro bono client

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