Which of the Following Patients Would Be Most Likely to Develop

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients would be most likely to develop a contracture?

• A)Patient with L4 incomplete spinal cord injury requiring bilateral Lofstrand crutches for household mobility
• B)Patient status post cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with flaccid paralysis affecting the right side of the body
• C)Patient status post traumatic brain injury (TBI) requiring min assist to perform sit to stand transfers
• D)Patient with cerebral palsy who is able to walk with rolling walker but is unable to ascend/descend stairs

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Definitions:

Neuropsychological

Relating to the relationship between brain function and behavior.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition involving significant fear and avoidance of social interactions.

Trauma-and-Stressor Related-Disorder

A category of mental health disorders in which a significant stressor or traumatic event plays a central role in the onset or exacerbation of the disorder.