The PTA is observing the PT perform an initial evaluation on a patient diagnosed with an R CVA.  With the patient looking directly ahead, the PT brings a pen from outside the patient’s visual field toward center.  What deficit is this test assessing?

Which of the following is a requirement for monitoring CLRW?

As part of the plan of care, the PTA is having the patient perform abrupt stops and pivot turns.  What strategy is the PTA trying to encourage to maintain balance?

A PTA performs AROM measurements on a patient rehabilitating from an injury to the low back.  When measuring thoracic/lumbar rotation with an inclinometer, which of the following landmarks would be the MOST appropriate?

A PTA has positioned a 2-year-old child in ring sitting.  Weight shifting in this position will, in turn, facilitate what reflex?

Which one of the following IS NOT a cardinal sign of a more serious pathology?

A patient with a PICC line in the right arm and a tunneled central line in the chest is participating in therapy. What is the MOST appropriate safety measure the PTA should follow?

A PTA works on rolling supine to prone with a pediatric patient diagnosed with cerebral palsy.  The patient has rigid extensor tone in supine that is making the activity more challenging.  What reflex is limiting this activity?

A cauda equina injury is classified as a (an) _________ lesion, therefore the pt. __________ experience spasticity in the extremities involved.

A patient recovering from an amputation is showing signs of apathy, poor motivation, and emotional flatness. What psychological condition should the PTA consider may be contributing to their behavior?