A PTA is treating a patient following a transfemoral amputation. What type of contracture is MOST common for this patient and what muscle(s) need to be kept elongated?
A patient with a C7 SCI is lying supine on a flat bed and co…
A patient with a C7 SCI is lying supine on a flat bed and complaining of difficulty breathing. Which one of the following WOULD NOT assist the patient in relieving dyspnea?
What occurs with a diastasis recti abdominus?
What occurs with a diastasis recti abdominus?
Which one of the following would be considered an alternativ…
Which one of the following would be considered an alternative to a physical restraint?
Hyperglycemia may kill in ____________ while Hypoglycemia m…
Hyperglycemia may kill in ____________ while Hypoglycemia may kill in ________?
The clinician places a series of various objects of differin…
The clinician places a series of various objects of differing weights in a patient’s hand. The patient is asked if (s)he can identify which object is heaviest and lightest. This sensory test would be referred to as:
The volcanic eruption on Krakatoa is best characterized by w…
The volcanic eruption on Krakatoa is best characterized by which form of succession.
A patient with chronic liver disease may experience coagulat…
A patient with chronic liver disease may experience coagulation disorders. Which system interaction is MOST responsible for this?
A 75-year-old female presents with bruising and reports her…
A 75-year-old female presents with bruising and reports her skin tears easily during mobility. Which of the following is likely contributing to this?
A PTA has positioned a 2-year-old child in ring sitting. We…
A PTA has positioned a 2-year-old child in ring sitting. Weight shifting out of base of support will in turn, facilitate what reflex?