What is the first step a PTA should take when carrying out any procedure that will measure a patient’s vital signs?

Why should a PTA establish a baseline measurement of a patient’s vital signs at rest?

Which of the following lifts requires the smallest/lightest objects in order to be performed safely and effectively?

When ensuring that the patient is not too close to the edge of the bed during bed mobility, what must be performed as part of the safety procedure?

Briefly explain why you should always ask your patient if they have any dizziness after they have performed side lying to sitting bed mobility? (Hint: It’s what we talked about in class today.)

When moving with an object, it is important to avoid what movements to prevent injury?

Indicate whether the following are normal, brady-, or tachy- values for RR

Indicate whether the following are normal, brady-, or tachy- values for HR and RR

Which model of lifting is most often recommended for persons of small stature?

Which of the following terms is not included with the 5 “L’s” of proper lifting?