A PTA is performing joint mobilizations to increase a patient’s shoulder abduction range limited by a tight joint capsule. During the stretch, the swinging bone (the humerus) moves upward into abduction. According to arthrokinematic principles, when stretching is used to increase ROM due to a tight joint capsule, what occurs on the side toward the motion of the swinging bone?

A PTA is manually resisting hip flexion eccentrically with the patient in supine.  Which of the following is a true statement?

A PTA observes a patient performing active shoulder abduction in sitting. As the arm elevates, the patient demonstrates early superior translation of the humeral head, causing discomfort. The supervising PT explains that during normal shoulder abduction, the rotator cuff helps center the humeral head by producing an inferior slide to counteract the upward pull of the deltoid. Which group of muscles is primarily responsible for generating this stabilizing inferior glide?

Which assessment finding is most concerning for the medical team when evaluating a client in a psychiatric setting?

Which statement best describes the primary purpose of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)?

The psychiatric nurse understands the consequences of not seeking treatment for mental illness diseases and conditions. Which of the following are considered consequences of non-treatment for mental illness disorders? Select All That Applies

The nurse is caring for a client who is verbalizing concerns related to a difficult relationship. Which response by the nurse will block therapeutic communication and should be avoided?

A client with end-stage alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver is hesitant to talk about the illness and the impending loss of life related to his diagnosis. Which action by the nurse promotes the client’s ability to express his feelings?

The nurse is working with a client in therapy. The client states, “I notice how my anxiety affects my decisions. I’m practicing new coping techniques.”  Which phase of Peplau’s nurse-patient relationship is being demonstrated?

Match the following motor behavior with their description.