A physical therapist assistant treats a patient in a medical ICU. The PTA notices the IV solution appears to be backing up into the tissues surrounding the area in which the IV is placed. The MOST appropriate immediate action is:

A patient with disordered eating habits reports weakness, fatigue, and amenorrhea. Which system interaction is most likely contributing?

Which condition most often involves failure of multiple systems and is a major cause of death in critical care settings?

A PTA is treating a 4-month-old child with developmental delay.  The patient demonstrates tightness of the hip flexors.  Which one of the following positions would BEST elongate these tight muscles and would be MOST appropriate for the patient?

A patient with disordered eating habits reports weakness, fatigue, and amenorrhea. Which system interaction is most likely contributing?

A PTA performs AROM measurements on a patient rehabilitating from an injury to the low back.  When measuring thoracic/lumbar rotation with an inclinometer, which of the following landmarks would be the MOST appropriate?

A PTA is performing pre-gait activities on a patient diagnosed with an L CVA.  The PTA has the patient in the tall kneeling position and is performing side-to-side weight shifts.  What position would the PTA select next to progress this patient?

The PTA is taking goniometric measurements for rotation of the cervical spine.  According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, how much rotation would be considered normal, and where should the PTA align the moving arm?

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 would be considered an alternative to a physical restraint?