A PTA is preparing a patient for gait training. The patient has a nasogastric feeding tube currently running and is positioned flat in bed. What is the MOST appropriate action before beginning therapy?

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A PTA is working with a 4-year-old pt. diagnosed with CP.  The POC includes a mat program to prepare the pt. for ambulation.  Which of the following positions would be the most challenging for the patient from a stability standpoint?

Which one of the following positions would be MOST stressful to a patient who has a posterior bulging disk at L4?

What occurs with a diastasis recti abdominus?

The PTA is taking goniometric measurements for flexion of the cervical spine.  According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, how much flexion would be considered normal and where should the PTA align the moving arm?

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

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

A PTA is observing an evaluation by the PT on an 11-month-old infant.  During the treatment session, the PT puts pressure on the palm of the baby’s hand and finger flexion is noted.  Failure of this reflex to integrate could cause difficulty with:

During therapy with a patient who has a chest tube placed after cardiac surgery, the PTA observes that the drainage container is placed on the bed and the tubing appears kinked. What is the PTA’s BEST course of action?