CCAT Patient Assessment & Treatment Planning 3

Question 1

A dog presents with a 'bunny-hopping' gait in the pelvic limbs. This gait abnormality is most commonly associated with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Bilateral hip dysplasia

Answer

Bunny-hopping, where both pelvic limbs move simultaneously, is a classic compensatory gait pattern seen in dogs with bilateral hip dysplasia trying to minimize hip pain.

Question 2

Which factor is MOST important to document when establishing a rehabilitation baseline in a post-surgical orthopedic patient?

Accepted Answer

Current analgesic medications and dosages

Answer

Documenting current analgesic medications and dosages is critical as pain management directly impacts the patient's ability to participate in rehabilitation and affects objective assessment findings.

Question 3

When using the Canine Orthopaedic Index (COI) for treatment planning, what domains does it evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Stiffness, function, and wellbeing

Answer

The Canine Orthopaedic Index evaluates three domains: stiffness, function, and wellbeing, providing a comprehensive owner-reported quality of life assessment for dogs with orthopedic conditions.

Question 4

A cat recovering from a femoral fracture repair shows pain on palpation of the fracture site at 6 weeks post-op. What should the rehabilitation therapist do first?

Accepted Answer

Consult with the attending veterinarian before proceeding with treatment

Answer

Unexpected pain at a fracture site at 6 weeks post-op may indicate implant failure, delayed union, or infection, requiring veterinary evaluation before rehabilitation continues.

Question 5

Which grading scale is used to classify the severity of neurological deficits in small animal patients to guide rehabilitation prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Olby Scale (or Frankel-modified grading)

Answer

The Olby scale (a Frankel-modified grading system) classifies neurological deficits from grade 0 (no voluntary motor function) to grade 5 (normal), guiding prognosis and rehabilitation intensity.

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