A PTA is assisting with a patient 3 days following debridement surgery of an infected surgical incision. The patient complains of general malaise and reports a slight elevated body temperature over the last 24 hours. The PT has asked you to remove the dressings in preparation for the re-evaluation. What is your role as a PTA in removal of dressings? CLO11

When treating musculoskeletal symptoms, the lack of progress in therapy could signal __? CLO2

A PTA is assisting a patient with performing range of motion exercises. While assessing the patient’s vital signs, it was noted that the patient had rhythm disturbance of their pulse. The patient also complained of muscle cramping to his lower extremities. Which of the following signs and symptoms would most likely cause the need for careful supervision in treatment? CLO11

Which of the following cells are responsible for synthesis, deposition and mineralization of bone? CLO3

While treating a patient in the acute care setting, the PTA notes that the patient has edema of his LE’s, ascites, and pruritis. He also appears to have a yellow appearance to his skin. Which of the following pathologies would you suspect that the patient might need to have ruled out? CLO4

A PTA may instruct a patient with COPD in breathing and coughing techniques during a PT session. Which of the following breathing techniques may be employed with patients participating in therapy to slow their respiratory rate?     CLO5

What do abnormal lab test results mean? CLO5

An acute illness refers to an illness which___? CLO2

Which of the following conditions should a PTA be worried about with a patient with fatigue that has Diabetes Mellitus, high cholesterol, and is showing signs of renal failure with muscle swelling, stiffness and dark red urine? CLO7

When exercising patients with hypothyroidism, special implications for the PTA include which of the following? CLO4