A physical therapist assistant assesses a patient’s vital signs prior to beginning an exercise session. The patient’s blood pressure is recorded as 125/85 mm Hg and the pulse as 72 beats per minute. The patient begins the exercise session which consists of light jogging on a treadmill. Suddenly after reassessing the patient’s vital signs the therapist decides to terminate the exercise session. The therapist documents the blood pressure as 165/105 mm Hg and the pulse as 140 beats per minute. Which of the following findings was most likely responsible for the exercise being terminated?

A patient who collapsed in the physical therapy gym fails to exhibit a pulse. Upon viewing the patient’s mouth, it becomes obvious that the patient has dentures. The physical therapist assistant is hesitant to remove dentures since they seem secure, however does not want to interfere with rescue breathing. The most appropriate action is:

A PTA attempts to select an assistive device for a 46-year-old female that is partial weight bearing on the right lower extremity. Which of the following assistive devices permits partial weight bearing and requires the patient to exhibit significant coordination?

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient with a decubitus ulcer using whirlpool. After treating the wound for 10 treatment sessions the wound still shows little evidence of granulation. The most appropriate action is:

Which of the following hedging strategies result in certain receipts of cash flows?

A physical therapist assistant observes a burn located on the anterior forearm of a 26-year-old male. The burn covers an area approximately six centimeters in length and four centimeters in width. The skin in the affected area is bright red with areas of blistering throughout. The patient reposts a subjective pain scare rating of “8” out of “10”. The most likely classification of the burn is:

According to an international sales contract, a U.S. company sells a piece of machinery to a Japanese firm for $1,000,000. The price is set in U.S. dollars and will be paid in U.S. dollars in 90 days.  In this case, which company is exposed to exchange rate risk?

A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital is informed by a nurse that a Swan-Ganz catheter has recently been utilized on a patient status post cardiac surgery. What is the primary use of this type of catheter?

A physical therapist assistant employed in an outpatient clinic examines the knee of a patient three days status post-surgery. The therapist notes that the borders of the one quarter inch incision on the anterior surface of the knee are slightly raised and a small amount of drainage has slightly discolored the dressing. When changing the dressing the most appropriate form of protective equipment to utilize is:

When an enterprise has a receivable or payable denominated in a foreign currency and settlement of the obligation has not yet taken place, the firm is said to have