A patient presents to therapy complaining of increased numbness in the lateral leg and the dorsum of the foot with weakness in the extensor hallucis longus.  What spinal level involvement would be indicated by these complaints?

Which one of the following would NOT be considered a purpose for the use of a vertical stander?

During a therapy session, a PTA notices that a patient with schizophrenia is responding to internal stimuli and appears to be talking to someone who isn’t present. What is the MOST appropriate action?

A patient presents with complaints that the medial aspect of her forearm  is numb.  Based on this information, which of the following nerve roots is MOST likely affected?

A PTA is preparing a patient for gait training. The patient has a nasogastric feeding tube currently running and is positioned flat in bed. What is the MOST appropriate action before beginning therapy?

During a therapy session, a PTA notices that a patient with schizophrenia is responding to internal stimuli and appears to be talking to someone who isn’t present. What is the MOST appropriate action?

A PTA is treating a patient who becomes increasingly agitated and raises their voice during balance training. The PTA suspects escalating emotional dysregulation. What is the BEST course of action?

A patient is referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of L4 nerve root compression secondary to a herniated disk.  Which of the following areas would the PTA expect to find sensory changes and what type of gait deviation might be present?

Divide 9 by  4

A patient with normal hemoglobin and WBC values, a persistently elevated platelet count over 1000 x 10^9/L, increased marrow megakaryocytes, and a history of frequent bleeding and clotting episodes most likely has: