The entrepreneur:  (Ch 11)

A patient with disordered eating habits reports weakness, fatigue, and amenorrhea. Which system interaction is most likely contributing?

When performing balance training in the parallel bars, the pt. is holding on with both hands.  Which hand should the PTA ask the patient to let go with FIRST when advancing the balance skills?

Discussing antibiotic therapy with patients can ensure proper use, reduce development of resistant strains of bacteria, and enhance overall public health.

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?