A physical therapist assistant treats a 56-year-old male status post transfemoral amputation with a hip flexion contracture. As part of the treatment regimen the therapist performs passive stretching exercises to the involved hip. The most appropriate form of passive stretching is:

A 54-year-old male diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is referred to physical therapy. Base on the patient’s diagnosis, which of the following would be the most significant finding of a pulmonary function test?

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?

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 reviews the medical record of a patient rehabilitating from a total knee replacement. One of the entries in the medical record indicates the presence of a 15-degree extension lag at the knee. Which of the following goniometric readings would be most consistent with this condition?

A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital treats a patient with a wound approximately one-inch superior to the medial malleolus. The therapist prepares to test the patient’s light touch sensation using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. The most appropriate testing method when using the monofilaments is:

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 physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital works with a patient on bed mobility activities. The therapist would like to incorporate a strengthening activity for the hip extensors that will improve the patient’s ability to independently reposition in bed; however, the patient does not have adequate strength to perform bridging. The most appropriate exercise activity is:

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 positions a patient in supine with his legs extended over a treatment plinth in preparation for manual stretching of the iliopsoas. The most appropriate method to stabilize the pelvis when stretching the right iliopsoas is: