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?
A patient who has recently undergone chemotherapy is being e…
A patient who has recently undergone chemotherapy is being evaluated for therapy. Which of the following systemic concerns should the PTA monitor MOST closely?
Which of the following will not cause the thrombin time to b…
Which of the following will not cause the thrombin time to be prolonged?