What is the PTA’s role when working with patients experiencing psychological pathologies?

A pediatric research team collects grip strength scores from 50 children with cerebral palsy. They want to report how much the scores vary from the average. Which statistical term best describes this?

A treatment plan for a patient diagnosed wit h chronic postural strain includes: pectoral stretching, middle trapezius strengthening, and thoracic joint mobilization.  To be MOST effective, in what order would a PTA perform these treatments? 

A PTA is treating a patient who reports suicidal thoughts during a therapy session.

PWD are 20% more likely to experience anxiety than the general population. 

Which of the following best describes how the endocrine system interacts with the musculoskeletal system?

The term for an increase in platelets or clotting cells is:

Which device allows a patient to self-administer pain medication at predetermined intervals?

While reviewing the patient’s medical record prior to gait training a PTA notes the patient is experiencing increased shortness of breath (SOB) and the physician has just written an order for a ventilation perfusion scan.  What action by the PTA is MOST appropriate?

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?