A PTA is preparing a patient for gait training. The patient has a nasogastric feeding tube currently running and is positioned flat in bed. What is the MOST appropriate action before beginning therapy?

You have just added 500 uL serum to a tube that contains 1,000 uL of water. What is the correct dilution factor?

The patient has an absent stepping strategy.  Which of the following activities would promote the development of a stepping strategy?

A PTA is treating an 8-month-old baby and notes that the baby becomes fussy when handled, does not like cuddling, and does not like to wear clothes.  This baby could be considered:

Water de-ionizers, which are equipped with milli-pore filters are still relatively ineffective at removing which kind of contaminant in water?

The PTA is working on standing coordination and balance activities with a patient.  Which one of the following is the easiest for the patient to perform?

A 15-year-old male wrestler presents to therapy after an ankle fracture. His fracture is stable and he is eager to return to competition so he minimizes his symptoms during sessions. What is the most appropriate PTA approach?

What is the PTA’s role when working with patients experiencing psychological pathologies?

During therapy with a patient who has a chest tube placed after cardiac surgery, the PTA observes that the drainage container is placed on the bed and the tubing appears kinked. What is the PTA’s BEST course of action?

Calculate how many grams of HNO3 are in 2.4 g of 90% pure HNO3.