A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical records o…

A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical records of a woman in her third trimester of pregnancy that was admitted to the hospital after complaining of excessive fatigue and lightheadedness. Blood work taken in the hospital confirms the presence of anemia. What is the most common medical intervention for an obstetric patient with anemia?

A physical therapist assistant treats a two-month old infant…

A physical therapist assistant treats a two-month old infant diagnosed with myelomeningocele. A component of the established treatment plan includes mobilization and stretching of contracted muscles around the foot due to talipes equinovarus deformity. Which description is most consistent with this type of foot deformity?

Jimmy Dean Inc. is the largest manufacturer of breakfast foo…

Jimmy Dean Inc. is the largest manufacturer of breakfast food items in the United States. Obviously, one of the key ingredients for breakfast food products = chicken eggs. Earlier in the year, there was a rampant spread of “bird flu” which dramatically affected the egg-laying chicken population in the United States. Due to this, the production of eggs was significantly reduced leading to a nationwide shortage. This led to the price of eggs increasing by over 50% in the months of January, February, and March of this year.  What type of risk does the above situation pose to Jimmy Dean Inc.? 

A physical therapist assistant treats a 26-year-old female w…

A physical therapist assistant treats a 26-year-old female with idiopathic scoliosis. The medical record indicates the presence of a mild left thoracic, right lumbar curve. Which active movement would be most beneficial when attempting to identify the presence of a posterior rib hump?