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?

A patient in a rehabilitation hospital begins to verbalize about the uselessness of life and the possibility of committing suicide. The MOST appropriate action is:

A patient with several motor and sensory abnormalities exhibits signs of autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Which of the following is NOT an indicator of increased sympathetic involvement?