A PTA reads the medical chart of a newborn prior to beginning care. The clinician notes the APGAR test was taken and the infant has scored a 7/10. This assessment rates all of the following EXCEPT?
A patient was admitted to the hospital following a MVA with…
A patient was admitted to the hospital following a MVA with an injury to the brain stem on the Left. This can lead to:
A patient 5 days status post left transtibial amputation has…
A patient 5 days status post left transtibial amputation has been placed on bed rest by his physician. The MOST appropriate position for this patient is:
Which endocrine gland should be medically investigated FIRST…
Which endocrine gland should be medically investigated FIRST if an individual begins to have issues with weight, muscle function, hair loss, and temperature control of the body?
A patient recovering from a stroke is demonstrating a peak i…
A patient recovering from a stroke is demonstrating a peak in spasticity. According to Brunnstrom’s “Patterns of Recovery,” this would be classified as:
Which of the following statements are FALSE regarding use of…
Which of the following statements are FALSE regarding use of MAOIs?
The PTA observes a patient can maintain an upright sitting p…
The PTA observes a patient can maintain an upright sitting posture if they hold on to the mat with the uninvolved upper extremity. Utilizing the functional balance grades, the PTA would record this patient’s sitting balance as:
When assessing the home of an individual with a disability,…
When assessing the home of an individual with a disability, the MOST important factors to consider are:
The PTA observes a patient’s eyes are demonstrating a rhythm…
The PTA observes a patient’s eyes are demonstrating a rhythmic, oscillatory movement while the patient is being asked to touch the PTA’s finger. This is referred to as __________.
A 12-month-old child with cerebral palsy demonstrates an abn…
A 12-month-old child with cerebral palsy demonstrates an abnormal persistence of the positive support reflex. During therapy, this would MOST likely interfere with: