Which one of the following positions would be MOST stressful to a patient who has a posterior bulging disk at L4?

The PTA is taking goniometric measurements for flexion of the cervical spine.  According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, how much flexion would be considered normal and where should the PTA align the moving arm?

Which device allows a patient to self-administer pain medication at predetermined intervals?

What is the PTA’s role when working with patients experiencing psychological pathologies?

A PTA is observing an evaluation by the PT on an 11-month-old infant.  During the treatment session, the PT puts pressure on the palm of the baby’s hand and finger flexion is noted.  Failure of this reflex to integrate could cause difficulty with:

Which one of the following would NOT be considered a purpose for the use of a vertical stander?

The clinician places a series of various objects of differing weights in a patient’s hand. The patient is asked if (s)he can identify which object is heaviest and lightest. This sensory test would be referred to as:

A PTA is treating a 5-year-old pt. diagnosed with cerebral palsy.  The pt. demonstrates hypertonicity in both LEs.  Which one of the following activities would be considered inappropriate to reduce tone?

During therapy with a patient who has a chest tube placed after cardiac surgery, the PTA observes that the drainage container is placed on the bed and the tubing appears kinked. What is the PTA’s BEST course of action?

By looking at a linear equation like   Ax + B = C    Susan explained to John that solving for x is done by ________________ both sides first and then ______________ both sides by __________.