A PTA is assessing the fit of the walker that is in the patient’s room.  The PTA observes there is approximately 35 degrees of elbow flexion as the patient stands holding the hand grips.  Which statement best describes the height of the walker for this patient?

A PTA is performing gait training with a patient in the physical therapy gym area.  The patient suddenly grabs the PTA’s arm and complains of being lightheaded and dizzy.  What should be the first response of the PTA?

A PTA is teaching a patient the correct technique for properly falling while using axillary crutches.  What is the first action the patient should make when  falling forward with crutches?

A seven year old patient sustained a partial thickness burn to the bottom of his foot and heel area. When teaching this patient stretching exercise, greatest emphasis should be placed on having the patient move his foot toward which direction? 

While walking down the hall, a PTA is able to overhear two other therapists discussing another patient’s case in the nearby charting area.  The most appropriate action for the PTA is?

This ligament is responsible for limiting the forward sliding of the tibia on the femur?

The physical therapy plan of care calls for patient to receive warm whirlpool for wound care of a pressure wound on the calcaneus.  Which temperature is  the best for this procedure? 

A patient who presents with “stooped” posture with rounded shoulders and forward head is referred to physical therapy.  The PTA is developing an exercise program to address posture.  Which PNF pattern is most appropriate for the PTA to include to address the issue with posture?

A PTA has demonstrated and instructed the appropriate technique to perform stand pivot transfers from the wheelchair to the mat for a patient who sustained a right CVA.  This will be the patient’s first session for transfer training.  Which statement reflects the most correct verbal cues / instruction for this transfer? 

A patient who presents with “stooped” posture with rounded shoulders and forward head is referred to physical therapy.  The PTA is developing an exercise program to address posture.  Which PNF pattern is most appropriate for the PTA to include to address the issue with posture?