A significant amount of innovation yields no new products or services because: (Ch 13)

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?

An 84-year-old female in a skilled nursing facility is recovering from a hip fracture. She shows signs of bruising on her arms and seems scared when her daughter comes to visit. What should the PTA do first?

A PTA is seeing a post-op patient with a recent hip replacement. The patient is also being treated for depression and has a history of diabetes. What is the BEST strategy for safe and effective intervention?

Which of the following are words to avoid using when speaking to those with diabetes (select all that apply):

Which of the following are potential side effects of an SSRI? Check all that apply.

A patient in the ICU is receiving mechanical ventilation through a tracheostomy and is awake, responsive, and able to follow commands. What is the most appropriate action for the PTA to take before initiating a transfer from bed to chair?

A PTA is performing resistive D1 flexion to the R LE and notes the R UE moving into flexion. This is referred to as:

Which type of feeding tube is inserted through the abdominal wall directly into the stomach?

What is a common side effect of psychiatric medications that PTAs should monitor for?