A PTA is working with a 32 year old patient diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.  The patient begins to complain of dizziness and lightheadedness.  The PTA assists the patient to sit in a chair and begins to monitor vital signs.  The patient’s respiratory rate is10 breaths per min, pulse rate of 45 beats, and blood pressure of 115/85.  Which statement is most accurate?

A patient reports he is taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) 3 x / day.  What common side effect for this drug type should the PTA observe for? 

A PTA is working with a 32 year old patient diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.  The patient begins to complain of dizziness and lightheadedness.  The PTA assists the patient to sit in a chair and begins to monitor vital signs.  The patient’s respiratory rate is10 breaths per min, pulse rate of 45 beats, and blood pressure of 115/85.  Which statement is most accurate?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is characterized by compression of which nerve?

A PTA has completed a goniometry assessment for elbow flexion on a patient who sustained a humeral fracture.  The results of the assessment indicate the range of motion begins at 15 degrees of flexion and ends at 100 degrees of flexion.  What is the most appropriate way to for the PTA to document this finding?

A PTA has completed a goniometry assessment for elbow flexion on a patient who sustained a humeral fracture.  The results of the assessment indicate the range of motion begins at 15 degrees of flexion and ends at 100 degrees of flexion.  What is the most appropriate way to for the PTA to document this finding?

A patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is referred to physical therapy. Which of these clinical findings is most likely to be observed in a patient with Parkinson’s disease? 

A PTA is performing MMT of the lower extremity.  The technique involves applying the resistance toward plantarflexion and eversion.  What is the target muscle for this manual muscle testing technique?

A PTA is performing MMT of the lower extremity.  The technique involves applying the resistance toward plantarflexion and eversion.  What is the target muscle for this manual muscle testing technique?

A PTA is performing family training with a patient’s spouse for maneuvering the patient in a wheelchair down a curb going forward.  Which technique should the PTA use to teach the spouse?