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

                 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?

Why are side lying and semi-prone positions more desirable in the acute treatment of a patient after TBI?

Which of the following is the approximate normal range of Intracranial pressure (ICP)?

In a patient after TBI, _________ deficits are the most problematic for functional independence and function within society.

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

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?

             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?

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?

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-