Billy works for Big Construction Company as a highway construction worker. Over the weekend, on his days off from work, Billy went hang-gliding. Unfortunately, during his adventure, he accidently crashed into a tree and was severely injured. He was sent to the hospital and treated for his injuries. The cost of putting casts on both of his arms and both of his legs was quite substantial = $15,000. Additionally, Billy will not be able to work his construction job for at least 4 months while he recovers from his injuries.  The hang-gliding accident itself is an example of which of the elements of an exposure? 

A physical therapist assistant would like to adjust the phase duration on an electrotherapy device. The most appropriate button to manipulate would be labeled:

A physical therapist assistant employed in a rehabilitation hospital reviews the medical records of a 26-year-old patient recently admitted to the facility. The medical records indicate that the patient sustained a spinal cord injury four weeks ago in a diving accident. Which medical diagnosis would result in the patient being most susceptible to autonomic dysreflexia?

A physical therapist assistant uses water as a coupling agent for ultrasound by immersing a patient’s foot in a basin of water. What is the most appropriate distance between the transducer and the surface of the foot during treatment?

From the table below, what is the BID cross-exchange for Swiss Francs priced in euro?   USD Equivalent Country BID ASK Switzerland (Franc) CHF 0.7648 0.7652 Euro € 1.40 1.42

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?