A physical therapist assistant positions a patient to perform a manual muscle test of the supinator. To isolate the supinator and minimize the action of the biceps, the assistant should place the patient’s elbow in which of the following positions?

A patient with a compensated rearfoot varus deformity prepares to utilize a set of rigid orthoses. Which recommendation would be the MOST appropriate when wearing the orthoses the first day?

A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a patient with known cardiopulmonary pathology. The patient’s past medical history includes gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which activity would potentially be the MOST problematic for the patient?

A patient exercising in an outpatient facility informs their physical therapist assistant that they are experiencing chest pain. After resting for 20 minutes the patient’s condition is unchanged, however, they insist it is something that they can work through. Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate for the assistant to take?

A patient sustained a grade II strain to the illiopsoas muscle. Which of the following phases of the gait cycle should the physical therapist assistant expect to be the MOST impacted by the injury?

A physical therapist assistant listens to the lung sounds of a patient with chronic bronchitis. The patient was admitted to the hospital two days ago after complaining of shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. While performing auscultation, the assistant identifies distinct lung sounds with a high constant pitch during exhalation. The finding is MOST consistent with which type of breath sound?

A patient two weeks post transtibial amputation is instructed by their physician to remain at rest for two days after contracting bronchitis. Which of the following positions is the MOST appropriate for the patient while in bed?

A physical therapist assistant orders a wheelchair for a patient who has C4 tetraplegia. Which wheelchair would be the MOST appropriate for this patient?

A physical therapist assistant prepares to assess the balance of a patient who has a neurological disorder. Which of the following methods is the MOST appropriate to assess the vestibular component of balance?

A patient with cardiovascular pathology is placed on a diuretic. Which type of laboratory test should be the MOST essential for the physical therapist assistant to monitor based on the patient’s prescribed medication?