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                 A patient has difficulty transitioning from sit-to-stand secondary to left anterior cerebral artery infarct. Upon creating a treatment plan, which of the following should be focused on FIRST?

Which of the following tools is most appropriate to assess balance during ambulation after a stroke?

A patient unintentionally moves his hemiparetic UE when he lifts his sound UE.  This is best described as a(n)

What is the level on the Rancho Los Amigos scale of cognitive function that describes a patient who is alert, oriented, demonstrates purposeful activity and is able to function independently in the community?

             What is the MOST appropriate term to describe brain tissue damage from a cascade of biochemical, cellular, and molecular events; hypoxia; edema; and increased intracranial pressure?

A patient has left side unilateral neglect. Which of the following treatment suggestions are LEAST appropriate to facilitate right brain activity and increase attention to the left?

A patient post TBI is in a posture that suggests brain stem involvement. This posture is best described as-

Alterations in tone are common following a stroke. Immediately following a stroke the patient will most commonly present with

Early warning signs of stroke or “brain attack” include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, and-

A 66-year-old man 6 weeks post left hemispheric stroke (Right Hemiplegia) is referred to physical therapy to improve functional independence. He is ambulating independently using a quad cane held in his left hand, with markedly decreased gait speed and decreased stride length. Observation of his gait pattern reveals decreased weight shift toward the right, increased stance time on the left, lack of dorsiflexion at right heel strike, hyperextension of the right knee in midstance, and circumduction of the right leg during swing. On examination he has full passive ROM in the lower extremity. Manual muscle strength testing is not performed due to spasticity. The patient is living in a two-story home with his partner and is dependent in ADLs and community access. Which of the following concerns should be addressed at his initial visit?