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:

A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a patient rehabilitating from a total knee replacement. One of the entries in the medical record indicates the presence of a 15-degree extension lag at the knee. Which of the following goniometric readings would be most consistent with this condition?

A physical therapist assistant works with a patient three days post total hip replacement. When inspecting the patient’s hip, the therapist notes that it is extremely warm to the touch and is red when compared to the surrounding skin. The incision appears to be healing, however there is a moderate amount of drainage and several edges appear to be raised and discolored. The most appropriate action is:

When an enterprise has a receivable or payable denominated in a foreign currency and settlement of the obligation has not yet taken place, the firm is said to have

According to an international sales contract, a U.S. company sells a piece of machinery to a Japanese firm for $1,000,000. The price is set in U.S. dollars and will be paid in U.S. dollars in 90 days.  In this case, which company is exposed to exchange rate risk?

A physical therapist assistant completes a manual muscle test on a patient who sustained a laceration to the anterior surface of the forearm. When performing the test on the flexor pollicis brevis, the therapist should direct the force:

A physical therapist assistant observes a physical therapist perform mobilization on a patient rehabilitating from a radial head fracture. The large amplitude movement is directed perpendicular to the concave joint surface and is designed to increase periarticular extensibility. This type of mobilization best described:

An eight-year old girl with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is evaluated in physical therapy. The girl wears a wrist splint when she is in school in order to assist her with writing activities. This splint would be best classified as a:

A patient with burns over her anterior right upper extremity, genital region, and the anterior portions of the right and left lower extremity is examined in physical therapy. What percentage of the patient’s body is burned using the rule of nines?

A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical records of a woman in her third trimester of pregnancy that was admitted to the hospital after complaining of excessive fatigue and lightheadedness. Blood work taken in the hospital confirms the presence of anemia. What is the most common medical intervention for an obstetric patient with anemia?