Your 24 y/o patient is coughing and is visually apprehensive with a noted bluish tint to her lips after a long endurance run. Which of the following would NOT be a recommended treatment intervention for a patient suffering from an acute exercise induced asthma (EIA) attack? CLO7

Vasodilation to an injured area following an injury will cause which of the following __? CLO1

A PTA is working with a 16-year-old who underwent ORIF using pins appx. 6 weeks ago. During today’s therapy session the PTA noticed increased pain, swelling, and unusual movement. What is the PTA’s best course of action? CLO7

Permanent impairment or disability, residual physical or cognitive disability or the need for special rehabilitation and/or long term medical care are all characteristics of __? CLO6

A PTA conducts a treatment session with a patient 3 days following shoulder surgery. The patient complains of general malaise and reports a slight elevated body temperature over the last 24 hours. The PTA notes the patient’s shoulder is edematous and warm to the touch with a tiny amount of yellow fluid seeping from the incision. What is the most appropriate PTA action is __?    CLO7

Internal processes associated with practice, feedback & experience that lead to changes in skilled behavior are? CLO6

Common portals of exit for infectious disease are __? CLO7

What is the term used to describe nerve tissue’s ability to change to a new length in response to a constant applied load? CLO6

Mrs. Goodall comes into the clinic for outpatient Physical Therapy, however after 15 minutes of therapy, it becomes obvious that she is suffering from a low-grade fever. After a brief interview, Mrs. Goodall reports that she is also very nauseous and has (R) LQ pain. Mrs. Goodall insists that she is fine and would like to resume therapy. What is the best course of action for the PTA in this situation? CLO7

A PTA is assisting with a patient 3 days following debridement surgery of an infected surgical incision. The patient complains of general malaise and reports a slight elevated body temperature over the last 24 hours. The PT has asked you to remove the dressings in preparation for the re-evaluation. What is your role as a PTA in removal of dressings? CLO11