A physical therapist assistant adjusts the parameters of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit. If the treatment objective is to deliver sensory level stimulation for pain control, what is the most appropriate frequency?

A local retailer develops plans to build a ramp what will allow individuals with disabilities to access the store. When designing the actual ramp, what is the minimum recommended width?

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A 38-year-old male rehabilitating from an ankle sprain completes an exercise program designed to improve cardiovascular fitness. Assuming the prime activity in the exercise program takes 30 minutes to complete and corresponds to 8 metabolic equivalents, what is the most appropriate frequency for the exercise program?

A physical therapist assistant checks the temperature of a paraffin bath prior to initiating treatment for a patient rehabilitating from a tendon transfer. Which of the following temperature would be the most appropriate?

A physical therapist assistant presents an in-service to member of a rehabilitation team on a spinal cord unit. When discussing autonomic dysreflexia, what should the therapist identify as the most common cause:

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

A PTA employed in a home health agency often uses newspapers as barrier when setting down her equipment bag in a patient’s home. Which of the following actions would serve as the most acceptable disposal technique for the newspaper?

A physical therapist assistant uses water as a coupling agent for ultrasound by immersing a patient’s foot in a basin of water. What is the most appropriate distance between the transducer and the surface of the foot during treatment?

A physical therapist assistant employed in a rehabilitation hospital reviews the medical records of a 26-year-old patient recently admitted to the facility. The medical records indicate that the patient sustained a spinal cord injury four weeks ago in a diving accident. Which medical diagnosis would result in the patient being most susceptible to autonomic dysreflexia?