A PTA is performing gait training on a patient following a transfemoral amputation prior to fitting with a prosthesis. Which one of the following assistive devices would be MOST appropriate for this patient to encourage a step-through gait pattern?

Discussing antibiotic therapy with patients is within the scope of work for a PTA.

The volcanic eruption on Krakatoa is best characterized by which form of succession.

A patient recovering from a stroke is showing signs of apathy, poor motivation, and emotional flatness. What psychological condition should the PTA consider may be contributing to their behavior?

Which of the following represents the role and drug name of an SSRI?

The PTA is performing transfer training on a patient diagnosed with a Right CVA. While instructing the patient to push up with arms and bring “nose over the toes,” the patient is unable to imitate the movements demonstrated by the therapist and is unaware of his/her body.  Which of the following disorders would BEST explain this occurrence?

A PTA is working with a patient diagnosed with a TBI. Without warning, the patient starts yelling and kicking at the PTA. The patient demonstrates poor short and long-term recall and is often unable to cooperate.  The patient is MOST likely in what RLA level?

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

A patient recovering from a stroke is showing signs of apathy, poor motivation, and emotional flatness. What psychological condition should the PTA consider may be contributing to their behavior?