A PTA is treating a 6-year-old child with increased extensor tone in both LE’s.  Which of the following postures encourage dissociation of the LE’s?

Which one of the following physical therapy interventions may help with gastrointestinal discomfort?

  A physical therapist assistant prepares to initiate an exercise program for a patient with diabetes mellitus. Which objective measure would be the MOST useful in order to avoid significant complications from exercise?

Which one of these endocrine structures helps control hormone stimulation that results in the ovaries producing estrogen or progesterone?

Which one of these endocrine structures helps control hormone stimulation that results in the ovaries producing estrogen or progesterone?

Which reflex does NOT have an intrauterine onset?

A physical therapist assistant is following the plan of care (POC) to provide gait training and exercise for a patient who is insulin dependent. Upon entering the patient’s hospital room and reviewing the medical record the PTA notes that the patients blood glucose level is 310 mg/dL. What is the PTA’s BEST course of action?

A patient who has recently undergone chemotherapy is being evaluated for therapy. Which of the following systemic concerns should the PTA monitor MOST closely?

Which endocrine gland should be medically investigated FIRST if an individual begins to have issues with weight, muscle function, hair loss, and temperature control of the body?

If the prosthesis is too short, which one of the following gait deviations may be noted?