A physical therapist assistant treats a 26-year-old female with idiopathic scoliosis. The medical record indicates the presence of a mild left thoracic, right lumbar curve. Which active movement would be most beneficial when attempting to identify the presence of a posterior rib hump?

A physical therapist assistant prepares to measure glenohumeral abduction range of motion on a patient positioned in supine using a goniometer. Which of the following steps should be the first to occur?

A patient diagnosed with chronic osteoarthritis is referred to physical therapy. The patient reports his current pain as a 4 on a visual analog scale ranging from 0 – 10. The most appropriate goal when addressing the patient’s pain is:

A physical therapist assistant completes a biomechanical analysis of a patient’s gait in a gait analysis laboratory. If the therapist classifies stages of the gait cycle using Ranchos Los Amigos terminology, which of the following terms would not be utilized?

A physical therapist assistant would like to adjust the phase duration on an electrotherapy device. The most appropriate button to manipulate would be labeled:

From the table below, what is the BID cross-exchange for Swiss Francs priced in euro?   USD Equivalent Country BID ASK Switzerland (Franc) CHF 0.7648 0.7652 Euro € 1.40 1.42

Which of the following hedging strategies result in certain receipts of cash flows?

A patient who collapsed in the physical therapy gym fails to exhibit a pulse. Upon viewing the patient’s mouth, it becomes obvious that the patient has dentures. The physical therapist assistant is hesitant to remove dentures since they seem secure, however does not want to interfere with rescue breathing. The most appropriate action is:

A patient diagnosed with right bicipital tendonitis performs upper extremity resistance exercises using a piece of elastic tubing. What muscle is emphasized when laterally rotating the involved extremity against resistance?

A physical therapist assistant examines the gait of a 62-year-old male with peripheral neuropathy. The therapist observes that the patient’s right foot has a tendency to slap the ground during the loading response. This observation can best be explained by weakness in the: