When performing balance training in the parallel bars, the pt. is holding on with both hands.  Which hand should the PTA ask the patient to let go with FIRST when advancing the balance skills?

A patient rehabilitating from a spinal fusion informs the PTA that his work schedule has prohibited him from performing his HEP as outlined.  The PTA is frustrated with the patient’s admission since it only takes 15 minutes to complete.  The MOST appropriate action for the PTA is to:

If the prosthesis is too long, which one of the following gait deviations can be noted?

What is the approimate amount of time a granulocyte spends in the circulation before migrating into the tissues?

A PTA is using positional traction in sidelying. What therapeutic goals is the PTA trying to achieve?

A PTA is treating an 8-month-old baby and notes that the baby becomes fussy when handled, does not like cuddling, and does not like to wear clothes.  This baby could be considered:

Bathroom accommodations under the ADA include:

A CBC is performed on a sample from a new patient. The following results are found: Hemoglobin 7.6 g/dL Platelet count 26 x 109/L WBC 3.8 x 109/L Absolute Neutrophil Count 0.36 x 109/L Review of the peripheral blood smear reveals cells with fine azurophilic granulation and deeply indented nuclei that have slightly coarse chromatin and one or two prominent nucleoli. What other feature is anticipated and critical for identification on this smear?

A PTA is performing a UE muscle test on a patient diagnosed with radiculopathy and records the following muscle grades:  Shoulder flexion: 4+/5, Elbow flexion: 4-/5, Elbow extension: 4+/5, Wrist extension: 3-/5, and gross Finger extension: 4+/5.  Which of the following cervical spine nerve roots is MOST likely affected?

A PTA works on rolling supine to prone with a pediatric patient diagnosed with cerebral palsy.  The patient has rigid extensor tone in supine that is making the activity more challenging.  What reflex is limiting this activity?