Thoracic outlet syndrome involves compression of the brachial plexus within which of the following structures?

A PTA is performing phonophoresis on a patient diagnosed with impingement syndrome in the shoulder.  In preparation, the PTA palpates the insertion of the tendon that is affected.  Which bony landmark best corresponds to this site?

A PTA is working with a patient in intensive care unit of a hospital.  The PTA notices the IV solution seems to be infusing into the tissues surrounding the dorsum of the patient’s hand.  What is the most appropriate action for the PTA to take?

A PTA is performing gait training with a patient who is rehabilitating from an ORIF repair of a fractured femoral neck.  The patient is non weight bearing on the involved side.  What is the most appropriate gait pattern for this patient to use?

A PTA is performing phonophoresis on a patient diagnosed with impingement syndrome in the shoulder.  In preparation, the PTA palpates the insertion of the tendon that is affected.  Which bony landmark best corresponds to this site?

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?