A PTA conducts a treatment session with a patient 3 days following shoulder surgery. The patient complains of general malaise and reports a slight elevated body temperature over the last 24 hours. The PTA notes the patient’s shoulder is edematous and warm to the touch with a tiny amount of yellow fluid seeping from the incision. What is the most appropriate PTA action is __?    CLO7

Internal processes associated with practice, feedback & experience that lead to changes in skilled behavior are? CLO6

Common portals of exit for infectious disease are __? CLO7

What is the term used to describe nerve tissue’s ability to change to a new length in response to a constant applied load? CLO6

Mrs. Goodall comes into the clinic for outpatient Physical Therapy, however after 15 minutes of therapy, it becomes obvious that she is suffering from a low-grade fever. After a brief interview, Mrs. Goodall reports that she is also very nauseous and has (R) LQ pain. Mrs. Goodall insists that she is fine and would like to resume therapy. What is the best course of action for the PTA in this situation? CLO7

A PTA is assisting with a patient 3 days following debridement surgery of an infected surgical incision. The patient complains of general malaise and reports a slight elevated body temperature over the last 24 hours. The PT has asked you to remove the dressings in preparation for the re-evaluation. What is your role as a PTA in removal of dressings? CLO11

When treating musculoskeletal symptoms, the lack of progress in therapy could signal __? CLO2

A PTA is assisting a patient with performing range of motion exercises. While assessing the patient’s vital signs, it was noted that the patient had rhythm disturbance of their pulse. The patient also complained of muscle cramping to his lower extremities. Which of the following signs and symptoms would most likely cause the need for careful supervision in treatment? CLO11

Which of the following cells are responsible for synthesis, deposition and mineralization of bone? CLO3

While treating a patient in the acute care setting, the PTA notes that the patient has edema of his LE’s, ascites, and pruritis. He also appears to have a yellow appearance to his skin. Which of the following pathologies would you suspect that the patient might need to have ruled out? CLO4