Which of the following activities is least likely to be achieved by an infant between 9 and 12 months of age?
A PTA is working with a patient diagnosed with disc protrusi…
A PTA is working with a patient diagnosed with disc protrusion. The PTA is building a home exercise program for this patient with an emphasis in the McKenzie approach. Assuming the patient is able to complete a prone press up exercise (on extended arms), which activity should come next in the progression?
A patient who sustained a cerebellar stroke is referred to P…
A patient who sustained a cerebellar stroke is referred to PT. Among other signs, the patient demonstrates an ataxic gait pattern. Which of the following exercises should the PTA include in the treatment session?
A PTA is working with a patient diagnosed with disc protrusi…
A PTA is working with a patient diagnosed with disc protrusion. The PTA is building a home exercise program for this patient with an emphasis in the McKenzie approach. Assuming the patient is able to complete a prone press up exercise (on extended arms), which activity should come next in the progression?
A PTA is working with a patient who was sustained a CVA 48 h…
A PTA is working with a patient who was sustained a CVA 48 hours ago. During consultation with the PT, the PTA recommends a positioning schedule for the patient. How often should the patient be repositioned to avoid excess pressure on bony prominences?
A PTA is asked to perform pre-operative training for a patie…
A PTA is asked to perform pre-operative training for a patient who will be undergoing an amputation. Which of the following conditions is the most common cause of lower extremity amputations?
During a gait analysis, a PTA measures the number of steps t…
During a gait analysis, a PTA measures the number of steps the patient takes in a 30 second period. This measurement will provide objective data for which gait descriptor?
A PTA attends an in-service on incomplete spinal cord injuri…
A PTA attends an in-service on incomplete spinal cord injuries. Which of the following common syndromes observed with spinal injuries does not include a loss or alteration of motor function?
A PTA is performing goniometry for wrist flexion. In which…
A PTA is performing goniometry for wrist flexion. In which anatomical plane does this movement occur?
A PTA is to perform an ultrasound treatment. Which of the f…
A PTA is to perform an ultrasound treatment. Which of the following best describes the formula to use in determining the proper treatment time for the ultrasound?