A PTA has been treating a patient post head injury. The patient is at level VII on the Ranchos Los Amigos Scale for Cognitive Functioning. Today the PTA observes the patient is more confused and has a dilated pupil on the right eye. Which of the following actions should the PTA take FIRST?
A PTA completes an upper quarter screening on a patient who…
A PTA completes an upper quarter screening on a patient who has a suspected cervical spine lesion. Which of the following findings would NOT be expected with involvement of the C5 nerve root?
Valuation is the process of determining the future value of…
Valuation is the process of determining the future value of an asset or a company.
A patient who sustained an injury to the superficial peronea…
A patient who sustained an injury to the superficial peroneal nerve is treated by a PTA. In which area of the body should the assistant MOST likely expect to find altered sensation?
A PTA is performing CN assessments on a patient. The patien…
A PTA is performing CN assessments on a patient. The patient presents with dilation of the pupil, ptosis of the eye lid. What CN is MOST LIKELY involved?
Damage to which of the following cranial nerves may cause ve…
Damage to which of the following cranial nerves may cause vertigo?
Which CN is responsible for carrying motor & sensory informa…
Which CN is responsible for carrying motor & sensory information via parasympathetic nervous system?
A PTA is treating a patient with the following signs and sym…
A PTA is treating a patient with the following signs and symptoms: unilateral facial paralysis; inability to close eye on involved side, drooping mouth on involved side. What is the name of this specific disorder?
Which of the following BEST describes signs & symptoms assoc…
Which of the following BEST describes signs & symptoms associated with loss of the Corticospinal Tract at C7 on the right side of the spinal cord 3 hours post injury?
Which of the following clinical signs are considered to be t…
Which of the following clinical signs are considered to be the first signs of an incomplete lesion?