As part of the POC, the PTA is to perform PROM to all extremities to a patient in the ICU with a diagnosis of brainstem TBI. Before initiating the exercise, the PTA notes that all four extremities are sustained in extension. What is the appropriate term to describe this impairment?

What is the primary function of a pulse oximeter?

 A patient in the skilled nursing facility has left-sided paralysis from a stroke several years before, as well as generalized weakness. The nurse should ensure which of the following devices is in place to prevent flexion contractures?  

A PTA is working with a patient on oxygen via high-flow nasal cannula at 50 L/min. The patient becomes short of breath during therapy. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial response?

A patient recovering from an amputation is showing signs of apathy, poor motivation, and emotional flatness. What psychological condition should the PTA consider may be contributing to their behavior?

A patient at the confused-appropriate level of cognitive functioning post traumatic brain injury is progressing well in therapy, however, has been experiencing figure ground discrimination deficits.  Which of the following treatment strategies would be the MOST appropriate to address this?

Which of the compounds is not a structural isomer of the others?  

A PTA is assigned to treat a patient who recently underwent cardiac surgery and has a mediastinal chest tube in place. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate?

Which type of reaction typically causes monomers of macromolecules to form polymers

A nurse admitting a 76-year-old patient to the unit carefully documents the appearance of a Stage III pressure ulcer and informs the charge nurse because: