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:

When a speculator goes short a futures contract, what does the speculator expect will happen to the underlying product price before the position is closed?

A patient describes his typical sleeping position as lying on his stomach with his arms by his side. Which bony prominence would be the most susceptible to a pressure injury in this position?

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 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?

Jimmy Dean Inc. is the largest manufacturer of breakfast food items in the United States. Obviously, one of the key ingredients for breakfast food products = chicken eggs. Earlier in the year, there was a rampant spread of “bird flu” which dramatically affected the egg-laying chicken population in the United States. Due to this, the production of eggs was significantly reduced leading to a nationwide shortage. This led to the price of eggs increasing by over 50% in the months of January, February, and March of this year.  What type of risk does the above situation pose to Jimmy Dean Inc.? 

A physical therapist assistant treats a two-month old infant diagnosed with myelomeningocele. A component of the established treatment plan includes mobilization and stretching of contracted muscles around the foot due to talipes equinovarus deformity. Which description is most consistent with this type of foot deformity?