A PTA attempts to select an assistive device for a 46-year-old female that is partial weight bearing on the right lower extremity. Which of the following assistive devices permits partial weight bearing and requires the patient to exhibit significant coordination?

A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital is informed by a nurse that a Swan-Ganz catheter has recently been utilized on a patient status post cardiac surgery. What is the primary use of this type of catheter?

A physical therapist assistant examines the gait of a 62-year-old male with peripheral neuropathy. The therapist observes that the patient’s right foot has a tendency to slap the ground during the loading response. This observation can best be explained by weakness in the:

A physical therapist assistant employed in an outpatient clinic examines the knee of a patient three days status post-surgery. The therapist notes that the borders of the one quarter inch incision on the anterior surface of the knee are slightly raised and a small amount of drainage has slightly discolored the dressing. When changing the dressing the most appropriate form of protective equipment to utilize is:

A physical therapist assistant treats a 26-year-old female with idiopathic scoliosis. The medical record indicates the presence of a mild left thoracic, right lumbar curve. Which active movement would be most beneficial when attempting to identify the presence of a posterior rib hump?

When a speculator goes short a futures contract, what does the speculator expect will happen to the underlying product price before the position is closed?

Suppose on September 30, 2005, you buy 10 futures contracts on the Euro at the price of $1.2405/Euro in the morning of that day. At the day’s close, the price settles at $1.2415/Euro.  Do you gain or lose in your account (marking to market)?  How much? (Note: The contract size is Euro125,000).

A physical therapist assistant examines data obtained during a series of pulmonary function tests. The therapist is able to determine that the patient’s vital capacity was recorded as 5,000 mL, however, is not able to locate a value for inspiratory capacity. Based on the recorded value for vital capacity, which number would be most representative of the patient’s inspiratory capacity?

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A water polo player complains of pain in her right shoulder. The patient has difficulty isolating the exact location of the pain, however indicates the pain begins 10-15 minutes after the onset of activity and lasts for approximately two hours after the activity is completed. Physical examination reveals subjective reports of pain at 90 degrees of passive and active abduction. Internal and external range of motion is within normal limits with the humerus at the patient’s side. Resistive isometrics are strong and painful for flexion and abduction. The most likely diagnosis is: