Suppose you observe the following exchange rates: $/€: 1.35; $/£: 1.60; and €/£: 1.20. Starting with $1,000,000, how can you make money? (show the steps and the amount of your profit in US$)
A physical therapist assistant performs resisted isometrics…
A physical therapist assistant performs resisted isometrics as part of a lower quarter screening examination. After testing the ankle dorsiflexors, the therapist reports the findings as strong and painful. The most plausible interpretation of the test results is:
A physical therapist assistant places a turning fork over th…
A physical therapist assistant places a turning fork over the medial surface of the tibia, approximately 10 centimeters above the medial malleolus. The assessment procedure is most likely use to identify the presence of:
A patient diagnosed with right bicipital tendonitis performs…
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 treats a 26-year-old female w…
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 examines the gait of a 62-yea…
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:
A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hos…
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:
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A physical therapist assistant checks the temperature of a p…
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 uses water as a coupling agen…
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?