A physical therapist assistant attempts to assess a patient’s relative risk for developing coronary artery disease. Which patient scenario would result in the patient being at the greatest risk?

A physical therapist assistant uses a subjective pain scale to assess pain intensity in a patient with multiple sclerosis. The pain scale consists of a 10 cm line with each end anchored by one extreme of perceived pain intensity. The patient is asked to mark on the line the point that best describes their present pain level. This type of scale is BESTtermed:

A patient has weakness of the quadriceps secondary to a femoral nerve injury. When observing the patient’s gait from heel strike to foot flat, the physical therapist assistant would MOST likely observe the patient compensate for their injury by:

A physical therapist assistant attempts to obtain a history from a patient that recently immigrated to the United States. The patient does not speak English and seems to be intimidated by the hospital environment. The MOST appropriate action is to:

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient who has experienced a lengthy hospitalization. Which cardiovascular system change is LEAST likely with prolonged bed rest?

A physical therapist assistant elects to use mechanical lumbar traction for a patient rehabilitating from a back injury. The therapeutic goals of the session include decreasing the patient’s muscle spasm. The MOST appropriate force based on the stated objective would be:

A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient in a traditional bench press exercise using free weights. Which modification would be the MOST beneficial to limit the amount of stress placed on the anterior capsule of the shoulder?

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient diagnosed with spinal stenosis. As part of the treatment program the patient lies prone on a treatment plinth with a hot pack draped over the low back. The MOST effective method to monitor the patient while using the hot pack is:

A physical therapist assistant attempts to select an assistive device for a patient rehabilitating from a traumatic brain injury. The patient is occasionally impulsive, however, has fair standing balance and good upper and lower extremity strength. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate assistive device?

A physical therapist assistant works with a patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following clinical findings would the physical therapist assistant expect to identify?