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…
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…
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 agitate…
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 o…
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
Divide 9 by 4
A patient with normal hemoglobin and WBC values, a persisten…
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:
Which of the following inhibitory techniques would BEST to r…
Which of the following inhibitory techniques would BEST to reduce tone in the trunk extensors?
A PTA is to begin gait training with a patient diagnosed wit…
A PTA is to begin gait training with a patient diagnosed with a CVA. The results of an MMT of the affected side include: hip flexion 3+/5 and hip extension 3/5, knee flexion 3-/5 and knee extension 3+/5, ankle DF 2-/5 and ankle PF 3/5. Based upon the minimum strength necessary, where will the PTA MOST LIKELY need to assist AND/OR block during gait training?
What is the PTA’s role when working with patients experienci…
What is the PTA’s role when working with patients experiencing psychological pathologies?