A physical therapist assistant examines a patient diagnosed with rotator cuff tendonitis. During the examination the therapist identifies weakness in several scapular stabilizers. Which muscle plays an active role in upward rotation of the scapula:

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 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 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:

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A physical therapist assistant presents an in-service to member of a rehabilitation team on a spinal cord unit. When discussing autonomic dysreflexia, what should the therapist identify as the most common cause:

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 treats a patient with a decubitus ulcer using whirlpool. After treating the wound for 10 treatment sessions the wound still shows little evidence of granulation. The most appropriate action is:

A foreign currency ________ option gives the holder the right to _______ a foreign currency whereas a foreign currency _______ option gives the holder the right to _________ a currency.

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: