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A patient recovering from an amputation is showing signs of…
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?
A PTA is working with a patient on oxygen via high-flow nasa…
A PTA is working with a patient on oxygen via high-flow nasal cannula at 50 L/min. The patient becomes short of breath during therapy. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial response?
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 reviewing a research article that used a new balanc…
A PTA is reviewing a research article that used a new balance assessment tool for older adults. The results of the study showed consistent scores when the same patients were tested multiple times, but the scores did not align well with established gold-standard balance measures. What does this indicate about the tool?
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?
It is noted in the PT evaluation that the patient has Pusher…
It is noted in the PT evaluation that the patient has Pusher Syndrome. Which one of the following would NOT be an effective technique to include while working on sitting balance?
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)?
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?
A patient is referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis o…
A patient is referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of L4 nerve root compression secondary to a herniated disk. Which of the following areas would the PTA expect to find sensory changes and what type of gait deviation might be present?