Which of the following are potential side effects of an SSRI? Check all that apply.

A patient in the ICU is receiving mechanical ventilation through a tracheostomy and is awake, responsive, and able to follow commands. What is the most appropriate action for the PTA to take before initiating a transfer from bed to chair?

A PTA is performing resistive D1 flexion to the R LE and notes the R UE moving into flexion. This is referred to as:

Which type of feeding tube is inserted through the abdominal wall directly into the stomach?

What is a common side effect of psychiatric medications that PTAs should monitor for?

A patient receiving traction for chronic lumbar tightness asks how the treatment helps with healing. Which explanation is most accurate?

A PTA is preparing a patient for gait training. The patient has a nasogastric feeding tube currently running and is positioned flat in bed. What is the MOST appropriate action before beginning therapy?

Jasmine Smith, sales associate with Oak Ridge Realty, is contacted by her college roommate, Chelsea Nguyen, whom she has not seen or spoken to in 12 years. Chelsea’s job has just relocated to town and she wants to purchase a condominium. If Jasmine acts as a subagent of the seller, which statement is true?

Most type 1 diabetics today take two types of insulin and then need to eat a certain number of carbohydrates at specific times each day to keep blood glucose in balance.

Which, if any, of the following devices would be MOST appropriate to use with the patient who has normal tone and presents with 2-/5 strength of dorsiflexion?