A PTA working with an elderly patient focused on fall prevention should include exercises that:
When implementing a therapeutic exercise program for an elde…
When implementing a therapeutic exercise program for an elderly patient, the PTA should prioritize:
When a patient is resistant to participating in a particular…
When a patient is resistant to participating in a particular aspect of their treatment plan, the PTA should:
When implementing a therapeutic exercise program for an elde…
When implementing a therapeutic exercise program for an elderly patient, the PTA should prioritize:
When documenting in a patient’s medical record, what is the…
When documenting in a patient’s medical record, what is the MOST appropriate entry?
During a therapy session, a patient becomes short of breath….
During a therapy session, a patient becomes short of breath. The PTA’s FIRST response should be to:
A patient using a walker demonstrates forward trunk flexion…
A patient using a walker demonstrates forward trunk flexion and difficulty lifting the device. What is the BEST initial modification?
When providing education on proper lifting techniques to pre…
When providing education on proper lifting techniques to prevent back injuries, the PTA emphasizes:
When preparing to use electrical stimulation for muscle reed…
When preparing to use electrical stimulation for muscle reeducation, the electrode placement should:
When caring for a patient with dementia, the PTA should empl…
When caring for a patient with dementia, the PTA should employ strategies that: