A four-month-old child with spinal muscular atrophy requires frequent position changes. The patient’s form of spinal muscular atrophy is classified as Type 1 Werdnig-Hoffmann disease. What finding would MOST likely result from the patient being placed in a prone position? 1.Respiratory impairment 2.Hypertonia 3.Proximal muscle weakness 4.Skin breakdown Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube - <a href='https://youtu.be/vVY3-WpZXNo'>https://youtu.be/vVY3-WpZXNo</a>

A four-month-old child with spinal muscular atrophy requires frequent position changes. The patient’s form of spinal muscular atrophy is classified as Type 1 Werdnig-Hoffmann disease. What finding would MOST likely result from the patient being placed in a prone position? 1.Respiratory impairment 2.Hypertonia 3.Proximal muscle weakness 4.Skin breakdown Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vVY3-WpZXNo

A four-month-old child with spinal muscular atrophy requires frequent position changes. The patient’s form of spinal muscular atrophy is classified as Type 1 Werdnig-Hoffmann disease. What finding would MOST likely result from the patient being placed in a prone position? 1.Respiratory impairment 2.Hypertonia 3.Proximal muscle weakness 4.Skin breakdown Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube - <a href="https://youtu.be/vVY3-WpZXNo" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/vVY3-WpZXNo</a>

Episode 52 – Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Welcome to NPTE Q&amp;A presented by Scorebuilders. This podcast is for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students studying to pass the National Physical Therapy Examinations. It offers you the opportunity to take a deep dive into a variety of exam questions, gaining insight from seasoned Scorebuilders’ instructors as they help you understand and examine the why behind the correct answer. Ready to elevate your exam prep? Let’s go!

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Welcome to NPTE Q&A presented by Scorebuilders. This podcast is for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students studying to pass the National Physical Therapy Examinations. It offers you the opportunity to take a deep dive into a variety of exam questions, gaining insight from seasoned Scorebuilders’ instructors as they help you understand and examine the why behind the correct answer. Ready to elevate your exam prep? Let’s go!

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Episode 52 – Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Episode 52 – Spinal Muscular Atrophy