Diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis

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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· 6

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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· 11

What type of pain occurs due to bone metastasis?

· Visceral pain

· Somatic pain

· Neuropathic pain

· Peripheral pain

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· 12

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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· 19

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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· 23

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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