Who said: “The citizen expects police officers to have the wisdom of Solomon, the courage of David, the strength of Samson, the patience of Job, the leadership of Moses, the kindness of the Good Samaritan, the strategical training of Alexander, the faith of Daniel, the diplomacy of Lincoln, the tolerance of the Carpenter of Nazareth, and, finally, an intimate knowledge of every branch of the natural, biological, and social sciences. If he had all of these, he might be a good policeman.”(p. 222)

Which word most aptly describes police officers and the policing profession in the United States during the mid-late 1800’s?

A PTA is assigned to treat a patient who recently underwent cardiac surgery and has a mediastinal chest tube in place. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate?

A PTA is performing a UE muscle test on a patient diagnosed with radiculopathy and records the following muscle grades:  Shoulder flexion: 4+/5, Elbow flexion: 4-/5, Elbow extension: 4+/5, Wrist extension: 3-/5, and gross Finger extension: 4+/5.  Which of the following cervical spine nerve roots is MOST likely affected?

When caring for a client who is in sinus tachycardia, the nurse knows that all the following are potential causes except:

A 38-year-old patient reports radiating pain down the left arm due to a cervical disc herniation. The PT initiates cervical traction. Which response would indicate a positive treatment outcome?

Tapping is a sensorimotor technique utilized to facilitate a neurological patient by stimulating the muscle spindles. 

A patient receiving traction for chronic lumbar tightness asks how the treatment helps with healing. Which explanation is most accurate?

What is the PTA’s best response to suspected elder abuse during treatment?

Hyperglycemia may kill in ____________  while Hypoglycemia may kill in ________?