A 38-year-old male rehabilitating from an ankle sprain completes an exercise program designed to improve cardiovascular fitness. Assuming the prime activity in the exercise program takes 30 minutes to complete and corresponds to 8 metabolic equivalents, what is the most appropriate frequency for the exercise program?

A physical therapist assistant observes a burn located on the anterior forearm of a 26-year-old male. The burn covers an area approximately six centimeters in length and four centimeters in width. The skin in the affected area is bright red with areas of blistering throughout. The patient reposts a subjective pain scare rating of “8” out of “10”. The most likely classification of the burn is:

When an enterprise has a receivable or payable denominated in a foreign currency and settlement of the obligation has not yet taken place, the firm is said to have

A physical therapist assistant employed in a rehabilitation hospital is concerned with a patient with T2 paraplegia will develop pressure sores. The most appropriate action to diminish the risk of the patient acquiring pressure sores is to:

A physical therapist assistant prepares to measure glenohumeral abduction range of motion on a patient positioned in supine using a goniometer. Which of the following steps should be the first to occur?

A physical therapist assistant completes a manual muscle test on a patient who sustained a laceration to the anterior surface of the forearm. When performing the test on the flexor pollicis brevis, the therapist should direct the force:

A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital works with a patient on bed mobility activities. The therapist would like to incorporate a strengthening activity for the hip extensors that will improve the patient’s ability to independently reposition in bed; however, the patient does not have adequate strength to perform bridging. The most appropriate exercise activity is:

A physical therapist assistant conducts a training session for the family of a patient with a spinal cord injury. During the session the therapist instructs the family on topics such as transfers and positioning activities. Which method would be the most effective to determine if the family members are able to perform the selected skills?

A physical therapist assistant positions a patient in supine with his legs extended over a treatment plinth in preparation for manual stretching of the iliopsoas. The most appropriate method to stabilize the pelvis when stretching the right iliopsoas is:

A local retailer develops plans to build a ramp what will allow individuals with disabilities to access the store. When designing the actual ramp, what is the minimum recommended width?