Deck 19: Pta: Traumatic Brain Injury

Question 1

Which of the following questions is most appropriate for a person in Rancho Level 4?

A)What day is it today?
B)Would you like to go to therapy today?
C)What did we do in therapy yesterday?
D)Would you like to walk on the treadmill or ride the bike?

Answer 1

D

Question 2

You observe that your patient in the ICU exhibits eye opening but does not localize to noxious stimuli.He would be classified as being in which state?

A)Coma
B)Vegetative state
C)Minimally conscious state
D)Amnesic state

Answer 2

B

Question 3

You note in your patient's chart that the physician suspects heterotrophic ossificans of the shoulders.This should alert you to avoid implementing which of the following planned interventions?

A)Passive range of motion of the upper extremities
B)Weightbearing activity of the upper extremities while patient is seated
C)Transfer training
D)Exercise to facilitate improved voluntary motion of the upper extremities

Answer 3

A

Question 4

You want to get your patient with traumatic brain injury who is in Rancho Level 3 up to a bedside chair.Which of the following is the BEST chair to have at bedside?

A)Recliner chair
B)Regular upright wheelchair
C)Tilt-in-space wheelchair
D)Shower chair

Question 5

You are reviewing the chart of your patient with a traumatic brain injury and the nurse notes that your patient is at Rancho Level 4.You expect to encounter any of the following cognitive impairments EXCEPT:

A)Behavior that is bizarre and nonpurposeful
B)Response to stimuli in a generalized manner
C)Brief attention span
D)Lack of short-term recall

Question 6

In a confused and agitated patient, the PTA should do all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Expect consistency
B)Expect no carryover
C)Model calm behavior
D)Expect flexibility from the patient