A patient has diabetic neuropathy (decreased sensation) in the feet. The PTA wants to apply ultrasound due to plantar fascitis. What precaution is most important?

A PTA has been working with a patient with left hip pain 3 times a week for the past 2 weeks. Sessions have included ultrasound, PROM, and strengthening. Today the patient reports no changes in pain or functional abilities. What should the PTA discuss with the PT?

A patient presents with a recent ankle sprain (2 days ago). The PTA wants to reduce inflammation and edema without increasing tissue temperature. Which ultrasound parameters should the PTA choose?

The PTA is providing US to the quadricep tendon for a patient following a total knee arthroplasty with knee flexion limited to 90°. Which one of the following best represents the rationale for therapeutic ultrasound?

Which of the following BEST describes “Beam Non-Uniformity Ratio” (BNR)?

What is a “tool” in the context of an agent’s architecture?

Cells of the Innate immunity second line of defense called ________ recognize and kill abnormal body cells. 

The difference between gross and net primary productivity is the energy that is lost due to:

___________ is important for moving materials between the living and nonliving components of an ecosystem.

A patient receiving a blood transfusion begins to report itching and feeling flushed. On assessment, the nurse notes a rash on the patient’s chest and arms. Blood pressure is 125/78 mmHg from a baseline of 130/70 mmHg. Temperature is 98.2o F orally from a baseline of 99o F orally. The nurse determines the patient is experiencing which type of transfusion reaction?