A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a patient recently admitted to the ICU. A physician order includes arterial blood gas analysis six times daily. Which type of indwelling line would be utilized to collect the necessary sample?

In what phase of the gait cycle would a PTA MOST likely need to block at the hip?

A PTA working with a geriatric patient notices increased confusion, dizziness, and new-onset incontinence. Which of the following should the PTA suspect?

What is the PTA focus when working with pediatric or geriatric populations from diverse backgrounds?

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?

The peripheral vestibular system consists of the:

The peripheral vestibular system consists of the:

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 is reviewing the long term goal of a patient prior to treatment. One of the goals is to improve sitting static balance to normal. What type of activity would the PTA select to progress the patient towards this goal?

A PTA is preparing to work with a patient in the ICU who is intubated with a tracheostomy and mechanically ventilated. The patient is awake and able to follow commands. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action prior to beginning bed mobility activities?