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? 

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 patient with a C6 spinal cord injury begins to complain of nausea and dizziness as the tilt table is raised to 30 degrees of elevation.  The patient’s blood pressure is measured at 60/44.  These symptoms are most indicative of which of the following conditions?

A PTA identifies the end feel for shoulder flexion as “firm”.  Which of these causes is not consistent with a description of a “firm” end feel?

A patient with a C6 spinal cord injury begins to complain of nausea and dizziness as the tilt table is raised to 30 degrees of elevation.  The patient’s blood pressure is measured at 60/44.  These symptoms are most indicative of which of the following conditions?

A patient becomes upset in the middle of the treatment session when she receives word that her dog had gotten out of the house and was missing.  The patient became upset to the point that she couldn’t continue her therapy session at that time and asked to be taken back to her room.  In which section of documentation should this be recorded?

A 17 year-old patient with a C6 complete SCI has been admitted to a rehab facility.  The patient has been only able to tolerate about 30° of elevation before developing orthostatic hypotension.  Which type of transfer will be most appropriate for bed to tilt table?

A patient is referred to PT with diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  Which of these findings is most typical with this condition?

A patient is referred to PT with diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  Which of these findings is most typical with this condition?