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 physical therapist assistant conducts a training session for the family of a patient with a spinal cord injury. During the session the therapist instructs the family on topics such as transfers and positioning activities. Which method would be the most effective to determine if the family members are able to perform the selected skills?

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 works with a patient three days post total hip replacement. When inspecting the patient’s hip, the therapist notes that it is extremely warm to the touch and is red when compared to the surrounding skin. The incision appears to be healing, however there is a moderate amount of drainage and several edges appear to be raised and discolored. The most appropriate action 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 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 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?

A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient who is unable to perform a standing transfer how to utilize a sliding board. When using a sliding board to transfer from a wheelchair to a bed, which wheelchair option is most desirable?

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 employed in an acute care hospital treats a patient burned in a house fire. Upon entering the room, the therapist observes that the patient is lying in prone and does not appear to be in any distress. The patient has dry, brownish looking burns over a majority of his back. This type of burn is most appropriately classified as: