A physical therapist assistant employed in an outpatient clinic examines the knee of a patient three days status post-surgery. The therapist notes that the borders of the one quarter inch incision on the anterior surface of the knee are slightly raised and a small amount of drainage has slightly discolored the dressing. When changing the dressing the most appropriate form of protective equipment to utilize is:

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?

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient with a decubitus ulcer using whirlpool. After treating the wound for 10 treatment sessions the wound still shows little evidence of granulation. The most appropriate action is:

A patient diagnosed with chronic osteoarthritis is referred to physical therapy. The patient reports his current pain as a 4 on a visual analog scale ranging from 0 – 10. The most appropriate goal when addressing the patient’s pain is:

Which of the following hedging strategies result in certain receipts of cash flows?

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 PTA attempts to select an assistive device for a 46-year-old female that is partial weight bearing on the right lower extremity. Which of the following assistive devices permits partial weight bearing and requires the patient to exhibit significant coordination?

A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital is informed by a nurse that a Swan-Ganz catheter has recently been utilized on a patient status post cardiac surgery. What is the primary use of this type of catheter?

A physical therapist assistant examines the gait of a 62-year-old male with peripheral neuropathy. The therapist observes that the patient’s right foot has a tendency to slap the ground during the loading response. This observation can best be explained by weakness in the:

A physical therapist assistant employed in an outpatient clinic examines the knee of a patient three days status post-surgery. The therapist notes that the borders of the one quarter inch incision on the anterior surface of the knee are slightly raised and a small amount of drainage has slightly discolored the dressing. When changing the dressing the most appropriate form of protective equipment to utilize is: