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?

A hip abduction contracture can lead to which one of the following gait deviations?

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?

An individual who is heterozygous for an autosomal dominant condition has a child with an individual who does not have the autosomal dominant condition. What is the probability that their child will have the disease?

A significant amount of innovation yields no new products or services because: (Ch 13)

Jane has adult polycystic gallbladder disease, as did her mother who is now deceased. Jane’s father is still alive but does not have the disorder. Jane’s husband Tom does not have the disease and neither does their adult daughter Karen. Jane’s son Matthew is showing symptoms consistent with the disease and is likely to be affected, too. No one in Tom’s family has polycystic gallbladder disease and it can be assumed he is not a carrier. Based on the information provided, which pedigree best matches Jane’s family history of polycystic kidney disease? 

One of the Graham factors, the immediate threat to officers and others, requires

Which of the following would be outside the PTA scope of practice?

Workforce success is one of the key sequential elements of the Workforce Scorecard. It refers to the:  (Ch 12)