The peripheral vestibular system consists of the:

A 75-year-old female presents with bruising and reports her skin tears easily during mobility. Which of the following is likely contributing to this?

A PTA is reviewing the long term goal of a patient prior to treatment. One of the goals is to improve sitting static balance to normal. What type of activity would the PTA select to progress the patient towards this goal?

A PTA is preparing to work with a patient in the ICU who is intubated with a tracheostomy and mechanically ventilated. The patient is awake and able to follow commands. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action prior to beginning bed mobility activities?

Which type of ventilator is volume cycled?

A PTA is working with a patient who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following system interactions is MOST affected?

A PTA is performing gait training on a patient following a transfemoral amputation prior to fitting with a prosthesis. Which one of the following assistive devices would be MOST appropriate for this patient to encourage a step-through gait pattern?

Order the macromolecules from most to least abundant in living organisms.

Why is it important for PTAs to understand the interdependence of organ systems when planning treatment?

A patient 5 days status post left transtibial amputation has been placed on bed rest by his physician.  The MOST appropriate position for this patient is: