A PTA is performing pre-gait activities on a patient diagnosed with a L CVA. The PTA has the patient in the tall kneeling position and is performing side to side weight shifts. What position would the PTA select next to progress this patient?
What is a common side effect of psychiatric medications that…
What is a common side effect of psychiatric medications that PTAs should monitor for?
As preparation for standing gait activities, the PT has dete…
As preparation for standing gait activities, the PT has determined the patient needs to participate in a stability exercise to increase hip and trunk stability and strength. The patient has significant extensor spasticity of the R LE. What would be the BEST activity to use with this patient?
During normal development, what is the earliest age the clin…
During normal development, what is the earliest age the clinician expects to see the child creep?
A PTA is working with a child diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome…
A PTA is working with a child diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome. The following techniques in treatment would be appropriate for increasing tone EXCEPT:
If a patient has a diagnosis of left CVA, standing dynamic b…
If a patient has a diagnosis of left CVA, standing dynamic balance grade of fair, normal tone and generally 3+/5 right sided strength and 4/5 left sided strength, which assistive device would be the MOST appropriate for the patient to use?
What should you do if a tunneled central line becomes dislod…
What should you do if a tunneled central line becomes dislodged during treatment?
Which one of the following is TRUE regarding a BUN blood tes…
Which one of the following is TRUE regarding a BUN blood test?
Which type of reaction typically causes monomers of macromol…
Which type of reaction typically causes monomers of macromolecules to break apart?
The primary motor area of the brain is located in which lobe…
The primary motor area of the brain is located in which lobe?