Lab Values
When a patient's hemoglobin falls below this level, it is advised to hold therapy.
What is <8 gm/dL?
The normal range for an adult's resting heart rate.
What is 60-100 BPM?
This is the abbreviation for a knee replacement surgery.
What is TKA?
This is the MMT score given when no muscle contraction is detected.
What is 0?
This is the standard width of a wheelchair.
What is 25"?
Decreased levels of sodium (Na+) can cause this.
What is confusion?
This is the ideal blood pressure for a typical adult.
What is 120/80?
The abbreviation TDWB stands for this.
What is Touch Down Weight Bearing?
This is the MMT score given when the patient presents with full ROM against gravity and is able to withstand maximum resistance.
What is 5 (Normal)?
This is the standard width of a doorway.
What is 32"?
Decreased levels of this type of blood cell can make a patient more susceptible for infection.
What are White Blood Cells (WBCs)?
This is the term for increased heart rate.
What is Tachycardia?
The abbreviation WFL stands for this.
What is Within Functional Limits?
This is the normal ROM for shoulder flexion.
What is 0-180°?
This is the standard height of a toilet seat.
What is 17-18"?
When this lab value is "trending up", it can be an early sign of Myocardial Infarction (MI).
What is Troponin?
This is the term for decreased heart rate.
The abbreviation MVA stands for this.
What is Motor Vehicle Accident?
This is the normal ROM for wrist extension.
What is 0-70°?
This level of pressure ulcer involves the adipose tissue layer.
What is a level III pressure ulcer?
This is the average International Normalized Ratio (INR) for an adult.
What is 0.9-1.1?
This is the term for a significant decrease in blood pressure with change in position.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
The abbreviation HHA commonly stands for these two phrases.
What is Home Health Aid and Hand Held Assist?
This is the MMT score given when a patient has less than full ROM in a gravity eliminated position.
What is 2- (Poor -)?
This level of Edema includes pitting >1cm and severe foot and leg swelling.
What is level +4 pitting Edema?