A PTA is observing a patient with a transfemoral amputation during gait training. If lateral rotation at heel strike is observed, which of the following would NOT be a contributing factor?
Which one of the following is the MOST common pathology that…
Which one of the following is the MOST common pathology that may result in a lower extremity amputation?
Which one of the following two upper extremity muscle groups…
Which one of the following two upper extremity muscle groups are the MOST important to strengthen to assist with body lifting during ambulation?
A PTA is taking circumferential measurements of the patient’…
A PTA is taking circumferential measurements of the patient’s residual limb to document progress. What other information should be documented related to the residual limb?
Which one of the following tests are utilized to determine t…
Which one of the following tests are utilized to determine the potential for falls in a patient (e.g. it is a predictor for fall risk)?
If a patient is standing and there are only small sways in t…
If a patient is standing and there are only small sways in the center of gravity over the BOS, what strategy would the clinician document the patient is using to maintain balance?
The PTA is assessing the status of the residual limb and not…
The PTA is assessing the status of the residual limb and notes that the wound is healed but the mobility of the tissue near the amputation seems tight. What is the probable cause and treatment for this problem?
The PTA observes a patient’s eyes are demonstrating a rhythm…
The PTA observes a patient’s eyes are demonstrating a rhythmic, oscillatory movement while the patient is being asked to touch the PTA’s finger. This is referred to as __________.
The patient has an absent stepping strategy. Which of the f…
The patient has an absent stepping strategy. Which of the following activities would promote the development of a stepping strategy?
Which one of the following tests are utilized to determine t…
Which one of the following tests are utilized to determine the potential for falls in a patient (e.g. it is a predictor for fall risk)?