Which condition most often involves failure of multiple systems and is a major cause of death in critical care settings?

You are examining another OSHA-mandated laboratory plan. This plan is designed to ensure the protection of lab employees against potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Every lab is required to have SOPs for this plan. What is this plan most commonly known as?

A PTA is re-testing light touch sensation on a patient with complete C6 tetraplegia.  What site would the patient MOST likely NOT have intact sensation?

A patient recovering from a traumatic brain injury has a ventriculostomy in place to manage intracranial pressure. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate physical therapy intervention for this patient?

If the prosthesis is too long, which one of the following gait deviations can be noted?

Which of the following best describes how the endocrine system interacts with the musculoskeletal system?

The PTA is observing the PT perform an initial evaluation on a patient diagnosed with an R CVA.  With the patient looking directly ahead, the PT brings a pen from outside the patient’s visual field toward center.  What deficit is this test assessing?

Which of the following is a requirement for monitoring CLRW?

As part of the plan of care, the PTA is having the patient perform abrupt stops and pivot turns.  What strategy is the PTA trying to encourage to maintain balance?

A PTA performs AROM measurements on a patient rehabilitating from an injury to the low back.  When measuring thoracic/lumbar rotation with an inclinometer, which of the following landmarks would be the MOST appropriate?