A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital treats a patient burned in a house fire. Upon entering the room, the therapist observes that the patient is lying in prone and does not appear to be in any distress. The patient has dry, brownish looking burns over a majority of his back. This type of burn is most appropriately classified as:

A physical therapist assistant completes a biomechanical analysis of a patient’s gait in a gait analysis laboratory. If the therapist classifies stages of the gait cycle using Ranchos Los Amigos terminology, which of the following terms would not be utilized?

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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 treats a 56-year-old male status post transfemoral amputation with a hip flexion contracture. As part of the treatment regimen the therapist performs passive stretching exercises to the involved hip. The most appropriate form of passive stretching is:

A 54-year-old male diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is referred to physical therapy. Base on the patient’s diagnosis, which of the following would be the most significant finding of a pulmonary function test?

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 patient diagnosed with right bicipital tendonitis performs upper extremity resistance exercises using a piece of elastic tubing. What muscle is emphasized when laterally rotating the involved extremity against resistance?

A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a patient rehabilitating from a total knee replacement. One of the entries in the medical record indicates the presence of a 15-degree extension lag at the knee. Which of the following goniometric readings would be most consistent with this condition?

A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital treats a patient with a wound approximately one-inch superior to the medial malleolus. The therapist prepares to test the patient’s light touch sensation using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. The most appropriate testing method when using the monofilaments is: