The most common form of bootstrapping is: (Ch 11)

A patient recovering from a stroke is demonstrating a peak in spasticity. According to Brunnstrom’s “Patterns of Recovery,” this would be classified as:

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 __________.

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

The PTA is observing the PT administering a Sensory Organization Test with a patient.  The PTA notes the patient has an excessive sway while standing with eyes open on a foam surface.  This sway was not apparent when standing on a firm surface with eyes open or closed.  This would MOST likely indicate the patient has more reliance on the __________ system(s) to maintain his/her balance.

A patient sustained a brain stem TBI and remains in a coma three weeks following the injury. What RLA level would the physician MOST likely document in the medical record?

All of the following are general signs and symptoms of urinary tract diseases EXCEPT:

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient in a medical ICU. The PTA notices the IV solution appears to be backing up into the tissues surrounding the area in which the IV is placed. The MOST appropriate immediate action is:

The entrepreneur:  (Ch 11)

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