Which condition most often involves failure of multiple systems and is a major cause of death in critical care settings?
A PTA is treating a 4-month-old child with developmental del…
A PTA is treating a 4-month-old child with developmental delay. The patient demonstrates tightness of the hip flexors. Which one of the following positions would BEST elongate these tight muscles and would be MOST appropriate for the patient?
A patient with disordered eating habits reports weakness, fa…
A patient with disordered eating habits reports weakness, fatigue, and amenorrhea. Which system interaction is most likely contributing?
A PTA performs AROM measurements on a patient rehabilitating…
A PTA performs AROM measurements on a patient rehabilitating from an injury to the low back. When measuring thoracic/lumbar rotation with an inclinometer, which of the following landmarks would be the MOST appropriate?
A PTA is performing pre-gait activities on a patient diagnos…
A PTA is performing pre-gait activities on a patient diagnosed with an L CVA. The PTA has the patient in the tall kneeling position and is performing side-to-side weight shifts. What position would the PTA select next to progress this patient?
The PTA is taking goniometric measurements for rotation of t…
The PTA is taking goniometric measurements for rotation of the cervical spine. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, how much rotation would be considered normal, and where should the PTA align the moving arm?
A PTA has positioned a 2-year-old child in ring sitting. We…
A PTA has positioned a 2-year-old child in ring sitting. Weight shifting in this position will, in turn, facilitate what reflex?
Which one of the following would be considered an alternativ…
Which one of the following would be considered an alternative to a physical restraint?
Which one of the following IS NOT a cardinal sign of a more…
Which one of the following IS NOT a cardinal sign of a more serious pathology?
A PTA is reviewing the long term goal of a patient prior to…
A PTA is reviewing the long term goal of a patient prior to treatment. One of the goals is to improve sitting static balance to normal. What type of activity would the PTA select to progress the patient toward this goal?