When the PT Performs the Evaluation of the Patient, What

question 20

Multiple Choice

When the PT performs the evaluation of the patient, what would be the most important factor to consider related to the evaluation process?

• A) Functional abilities
• B) Cognitive abilities
• C) Communication abilities
• D) Quality of movement

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Definitions:

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Oxaloacetate

A four-carbon molecule involved in the Krebs cycle, crucial for energy production and metabolic processes in cells.

Cyclic Metabolic Pathway

A series of metabolic processes occurring in a cycle, whereby the end product of one reaction becomes the starting material for the next.

Citric Acid Cycle

Also known as the Krebs cycle, it is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.