A PTA is taking circumferential measurements of the patient’s residual limb to document progress.  What other information should be documented related to the residual limb?

Which one of the following tests are utilized to determine the potential for falls in a patient (e.g. it is a predictor for fall risk)?

If a patient is standing and there are only small sways in the center of gravity over the BOS, what strategy would the clinician document the patient is using to maintain balance?

The PTA is assessing the status of the residual limb and notes that the wound is healed but the mobility of the tissue near the amputation seems tight.  What is the probable cause and treatment for this problem?

The PTA observes a patient’s eyes are demonstrating a rhythmic, oscillatory movement while the patient is being asked to touch the PTA’s finger.  This is referred to as __________.

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

Which one of the following tests are utilized to determine the potential for falls in a patient (e.g. it is a predictor for fall risk)?

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?

Falls at night time or in crowded areas may be related to excessive reliance on which one of the following sensory systems?

A PTA is treating a patient following a transfemoral amputation.  What type of contracture is MOST common for this patient and what muscle(s) need to be kept elongated?