What does a positive Homan’s sign indicate?
· Diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis
· Peripheral artery disease
· Calf pain with dorsiflexion of the ankle
· Vitamin B12 deficiency
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What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression?
· Prednisone
· Methylprednisolone succinate (Solu-Medrol)
· Hydrocortisone succinate (Solu-Cortef)
· Dexamethasone (Decadron)
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What type of pain occurs due to bone metastasis?
· Visceral pain
· Somatic pain
· Neuropathic pain
· Peripheral pain
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A 39-year-old male with no significant past medical history presents to the ER with purulent sputum, low-grade fever without chills, mild dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the past 4 days. What diagnostic finding would support your diagnosis of acute bronchitis?
· Sputum gram stain and CNS: Usually show gram-negative diplococci.
· CBC: Usually shows elevated WBC with acute bronchitis.
· CXR: Usually shows pleural effusion that layers out in lateral decubitus position.
· CXR: Usually shows absence of lung infiltrate.
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Which of the following criteria is not a requirement for acute rehab admission?
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Requiring two or more therapy disciplines
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Able to follow commands
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Able to feed one’s self
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Physical stamina for 3 hours a day
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Which of the following patients would benefit most from being admitted to an acute rehab hospital after discharge?
· 42-year-old female after biocartilage implantation
· 70-year-old cantankerous male after a myocardial infarction
· 65-year-old female after a stroke
· 63-year-old confused male after a laminectomy
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What is a common problem for patients with spinal stenosis?
· Pain upon waking
· Radiating pain while sitting
· Pain in both legs with activity
· Back pain that worsens with standing
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What is the most common contracture in a patient with cerebral palsy?
· Adduction of the shoulder
· Adduction of the hip
· Abduction of the hip
· Adduction of the shoulder
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