Nothing breaks like a heart
A physical therapist assistant checks the vital signs of a patient who has a history of cardiac disease. The heart rate is steady at 110 beats per minute, respiratory rate is 12 breaths per minute,
blood pressure is 120/70 mm Hg and the oral temperature is 98.6 deg F. Which vital sign is the GREATEST concern at this time
Heart Rate
Anterior Aspect of Acromion Process
2 compensatory patterns when manual muscle testing shoulder abduction strength
Elevation and flexion of the shoulder
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Muscles being tested when The PTA tells the patient to “lift your head & shoulders from the table, taking your right elbow toward your left knee".
Framework that describes functional abilities
System that codes diseases
ICF Framework
ICD coding system
An observable, objective finding related to a person's condition. Often able to be quantified by using valid and reliable measurement instruments
Sign
Interpret these Test results:
Popliteal Angle test initial reading: 15 degrees
Popliteal Angle test re-assessment reading: 5 degrees
Pt HS length improving
Full active range of motion when placed in the gravity minimized position when MMT knee extension.
Grade 2
Position that is held when manual muscle testing the Sartorius
Flexion, Abduction, External Rotation (FABER)
Diminished sensation over medial/anterior delts with motor weakness in shld abduction
C5 spinal level
Difficulty Breathing
Dyspnea
Stationary arm landmarks for measuring thoracolumbar spine rotation
Imaginary line between iliac crests
3 compensatory actions when MMT of hip abductors performed
ER of the hip
Hip flexion
Pelvis to the thorax (hip hiking)
A patient presents to PT with a dx of (L) L3-L4 neural entrapment. The DTR and rating you would MOST likely see.
1+ Patellar Reflex
One joint muscles are tested at ____ range
Two joint muscles are tested at ____ range.
End range, Mid range
Pressure at ventricular contraction, pushing blood into Aorta
Systolic Blood Pressure
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Motions being tested with the
Fulcrum of the goniometer on the dorsal wrist over the capitate
and the Norms.
Verbal cues given when testing capital extension
"Look at the wall in front of you. Hold it, don't me push your head down."
PTA applies resistance in this direction when assessing peroneus longus and brevis
Dorsiflexion and Inversion
Being able to recognize familiar objects when placed in the hands with eyes closed
Stereognosis
Name 2 Blood Pressure "Red Flag" warnings to either stop or not begin treatment.
NO ↑ in systolic in proportion to ↑ intensity of tx
↓ in systolic pressure > 10 mmHg
Systolic pressure > 2oo mmHg, or 220 mmHg with medical clearance
↑ > 20 mmHg for diastolic pressure during activity
Initial starting position of patient when Manual muscle testing left cervical rotation
Patient is looking to the right, chin over right shoulder, head is rotated to the right
Proprioception
Verbal cues given to a patient when performing Grade 2 MMT for cervical flexion.
“Try to roll your head to the right and then back and all the way to the left.”
Deep tendon reflex (DTR) testing occurs because of these structures that senses the stretch within the muscular structure
Muscle Spindle