A physical therapist assistant prepares to measure glenohumeral abduction range of motion on a patient positioned in supine using a goniometer. Which of the following steps should be the first to occur?

A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital works with a patient on bed mobility activities. The therapist would like to incorporate a strengthening activity for the hip extensors that will improve the patient’s ability to independently reposition in bed; however, the patient does not have adequate strength to perform bridging. The most appropriate exercise activity is:

A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient who is unable to perform a standing transfer how to utilize a sliding board. When using a sliding board to transfer from a wheelchair to a bed, which wheelchair option is most desirable?

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:

A physical therapist assistant completes a biomechanical analysis of a patient’s gait in a gait analysis laboratory. If the therapist classifies stages of the gait cycle using Ranchos Los Amigos terminology, which of the following terms would not be utilized?

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Billy works for Big Construction Company as a highway construction worker. Over the weekend, on his days off from work, Billy went hang-gliding. Unfortunately, during his adventure, he accidently crashed into a tree and was severely injured. He was sent to the hospital and treated for his injuries. The cost of putting casts on both of his arms and both of his legs was quite substantial = $15,000. Additionally, Billy will not be able to work his construction job for at least 4 months while he recovers from his injuries.  The hang-gliding accident itself is an example of which of the elements of an exposure? 

A physical therapist assistant treats a 56-year-old male status post transfemoral amputation with a hip flexion contracture. As part of the treatment regimen the therapist performs passive stretching exercises to the involved hip. The most appropriate form of passive stretching is:

A 54-year-old male diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is referred to physical therapy. Base on the patient’s diagnosis, which of the following would be the most significant finding of a pulmonary function test?

A physical therapist assistant employed in a rehabilitation hospital reviews the medical records of a 26-year-old patient recently admitted to the facility. The medical records indicate that the patient sustained a spinal cord injury four weeks ago in a diving accident. Which medical diagnosis would result in the patient being most susceptible to autonomic dysreflexia?