The structure labeled “A” is a(n)  

Worth 3 points. Explain why an athlete would benefit from training in high altitudes.

Which sense is controlled by the first cranial nerve?

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 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 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 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 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 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 the patient takes in a 30 second period.  This measurement will provide objective data for which gait descriptor?