The clinician places a series of various objects of differing weights in a patient’s hand. The patient is asked if (s)he can identify which object is heaviest and lightest. This sensory test would be referred to as:

A treatment plan for a patient diagnosed wit h chronic postural strain includes: pectoral stretching, middle trapezius strengthening, and thoracic joint mobilization.  To be MOST effective, in what order would a PTA perform these treatments? 

Which one of the following is NOT a contributing factor in the development of malnutrition in the elderly?

A PTA is performing gait training on a patient following a transfemoral amputation prior to fitting with a prosthesis. Which one of the following assistive devices would be MOST appropriate for this patient to encourage a step-through gait pattern?

A PTA is following the POC and instructing the patient in prone press-ups.  At the end range of extension the patient complains of pain in the low back and more peripheral pain.  Which one of the following responses is the MOST appropriate for the PTA:

PWD are 20% more likely to experience anxiety than the general population. 

The PTA is assessing a patient’s posture.  The patient displays an increased lower lumbar lordosis, head forward, and increased thoracic kyphosis.  This posture would be described as:

The PTA is reviewing the initial evaluation of a patient.  The PT documents a positive Vertebral Artery Test.  What is the position of the cervical spine for this test?

A PTA is preparing to transfer a patient diagnosed with a R CVA from sit to stand. As the PTA positions the L LE (s)he notes a cyclical spasmodic movement at the ankle. This should be documented as:

Once a person with type 2 diabetes begins taking oral diabetes medications, they can then reduce the amount of physical activity and resume eating an unrestricted diet.