What are the overall goals of rehabilitation? 1. To reverse the course or progression of the disease process 2. To minimize the disability's impact on the individual or family 3. To maximize the functional ability of the individual
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: B
The overall goal is to maximize the functional ability and to minimize the impact the disability has on the individual, the family, and the community.
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A) .1 g B) ditto marks C) abbreviations D) none of the above
Rick was wearing a neck brace because of neck instability in the early phases of rehabilitation. During this time you were asked to do a manual muscle test of the upper extremities. What should you do?
A. Perform manual muscle test, following standard procedures for all movements. B. Test forearms and hands only. C. Test shoulders, forearms, and hands, forgoing resistance at end of motion while following the shoulder protocols. D. Defer the test until the brace is removed.