Question

Review Chapter 51, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, in your textbook. Then, discuss the following Read through the following scenario and answer the questions: Jenny Watmore, a medical assistant working in Dr. Cody's orthopedic practice, has been asked to assist Mr. hy from the wheelchair onto the examination table. Mr. My, who is 70 years old, is weakened on the left side of his body from a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). He weighs 200 pounds and is reluctant to provide much help to Jenny when she has to transfer him from the wheelchair to the examination table. o How can Jenny get Mr. My to help her assist him? o Describe the body mechanics that Jenny should use to assist Mr. My. o What patient education does Mr. My need? o What documentation should Jenny provide on Mr. vys record?

Answer 1

a) Mr. Ivy can give the detail data of his medical history to the Jenny which may easier to assist him.

b) Jenny have to check the over all Locomotory and sensory system in the body for their function.

c) Mr.Ivy must have a full knowedge of his chief complaint and past medical history and drugs he are using as a patient.

d) Vital Signs (BP , Heart rate, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Rate). CT Scan of Brain.and also record the medical history