A physical therapist assistant treats a patient diagnosed with spinal stenosis. As part of the treatment program the patient lies prone on a treatment plinth with a hot pack draped over the low back. The MOST effective method to monitor the patient while using the hot pack is:

A physical therapist assistant attempts to select an assistive device for a patient rehabilitating from a traumatic brain injury. The patient is occasionally impulsive, however, has fair standing balance and good upper and lower extremity strength. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate assistive device?

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient with Parkinson’s disease who has been receiving levodopa therapy for two years. Which side effect would MOST likely be present due to the chronic use of this medication?

A physical therapist assistant works with a patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following clinical findings would the physical therapist assistant expect to identify?

A physical therapist assistant attempts to improve a patient’s lower extremity strength. Which proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique would be the MOST appropriate to achieve the established goal?

A physical therapist assistant measures a patient for a wheelchair. When measuring back height, which method is MOST accurate?

A physical therapist assistant observes that a patient’s ankle pain tends to be exaggerated during weight bearing activities when the ankle is maximally dorsiflexed. Which component of the gait cycle would likely exacerbate the patient’s ankle pain?

A physical therapist assistant administers a submaximal graded exercise test to a patient prior to prescribing an aerobic training program. Which statement is a valid assumption of a submaximal exercise test?

A physical therapist assistant tests a small area of skin for hypersensitivity prior to using a cold immersion bath. The patient begins to demonstrate evidence of cold intolerance within 60 seconds after cold application. The MOST appropriate response is to:

A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient’s spouse to remove and reapply a bandage. Which of the following instructional methods would be the MOST appropriate to ensure the task is performed appropriately?