A PTA has positioned a 2-year-old child in ring sitting. Weight shifting in this position will, in turn, facilitate what reflex?
Which one of the following IS NOT a cardinal sign of a more…
Which one of the following IS NOT a cardinal sign of a more serious pathology?
A patient with a PICC line in the right arm and a tunneled c…
A patient with a PICC line in the right arm and a tunneled central line in the chest is participating in therapy. What is the MOST appropriate safety measure the PTA should follow?
A PTA works on rolling supine to prone with a pediatric pati…
A PTA works on rolling supine to prone with a pediatric patient diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The patient has rigid extensor tone in supine that is making the activity more challenging. What reflex is limiting this activity?
A cauda equina injury is classified as a (an) _________ lesi…
A cauda equina injury is classified as a (an) _________ lesion, therefore the pt. __________ experience spasticity in the extremities involved.
A patient recovering from an amputation is showing signs of…
A patient recovering from an amputation is showing signs of apathy, poor motivation, and emotional flatness. What psychological condition should the PTA consider may be contributing to their behavior?
It is noted in the PT evaluation that the patient has Pusher…
It is noted in the PT evaluation that the patient has Pusher Syndrome. Which one of the following would NOT be an effective technique to include while working on sitting balance?
A PTA is preparing a patient for gait training. The patient…
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?
You have just added 500 uL serum to a tube that contains 1,0…
You have just added 500 uL serum to a tube that contains 1,000 uL of water. What is the correct dilution factor?
The patient has an absent stepping strategy. Which of the f…
The patient has an absent stepping strategy. Which of the following activities would promote the development of a stepping strategy?