Weakness of the lower body in bipeds or hind limbs in quadrapeds is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
paraparesis
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A car swerved to miss a deer in the road and hit a utility pole at a low rate of speed. Damage to the car was minimal, but the 82-year-old male passenger was not wearing a seatbelt and hit his head on the dashboard. He presents as confused and mildly diaphoretic. His daughter, the driver, states that he has a history of dementia, high blood pressure, and diabetes, as well as coronary artery
disease. She adds that he did take his insulin about two hours ago. There were two other passengers in the rear seats of the vehicle. Which one of the following questions to the daughter would be MOST important at this time? A) "Does he take high blood pressure pills?" B) "How far along is the dementia?" C) "Did he eat anything today?" D) "He seems sweaty. Was he feeling okay this morning?"
You are having difficulty verbally communicating with your 55 year old female patient. Which of the following would be the BEST way to next attempt to communicate with her?
A) Try to use sign language. B) Attempt written communication. C) Speak more loudly to her. D) Have her nod her head.
Max developed chickenpox. You know that several other children at his daycare also had the disease. This is a(n) _______________ infection.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
When is a car (e.g., sedan) an appropriate vehicle option for the disabled client?
A. When the individual uses a powered wheelchair B. When the individual uses a manual wheelchair C. When the individual requires a mechanical lift D. When the individual is independent in transfers and in loading mobility equip-ment.