During a routine physical examination, a 35-year-old client demonstrates a slight tremor when holding the hands outstretched. Which additional finding would most strongly suggest an abnormal endocrine function?

You are on your first day of clinical affiliations at a local hospital. Your clinical instructor (CI) notices your artificial nails and reminds you that you need to abide by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Prevention guidelines for nail care. Which of the following is the best reason for you to comply with these regulations?

The physical therapist assistant’s caseload includes several patient on isolation precautions. He is treating the patients in their rooms and documenting between patients at the nursing station. Which of the following hand washing procedures would be most appropriate?

List the 5 food groups.   What is the unit of measure for each food group?

Match abbreviation to its description 

A physical therapist assistant is reviewing infection control principles. Which of the following environmental conditions are most favorable for the growth of pathogens?

A physical therapist assistant (PTA) begins working in an outpatient clinic. According to OSHA regulations, what must the employer provide to minimize risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

A 65-year-old patient recovering from a total hip replacement 3 days ago needs to transfer from bed to commode. The patient has been instructed on hip precautions. During the transfer, you notice the patient starting to cross their affected leg over the midline. What should you do IMMEDIATELY?

Which of the following is the correct chronological order in human development?

The Hittites were based in what geographical region