A PTA is to begin gait training with a patient diagnosed wit…

A PTA is to begin gait training with a patient diagnosed with a CVA. The results of an MMT of the affected side include: hip flexion 3+/5 and hip extension 3/5, knee flexion 3-/5 and knee extension 3+/5, ankle DF 2-/5 and ankle PF 3/5. Based upon the minimum strength necessary, where will the PTA MOST LIKELY need to assist AND/OR block during gait training?

While reviewing the patient’s medical record prior to gait t…

While reviewing the patient’s medical record prior to gait training a PTA notes the patient is experiencing increased shortness of breath (SOB) and the physician has just written an order for a ventilation perfusion scan.  What action by the PTA is MOST appropriate?