In proper documentation of the assessment section of the SOAP note, it is important for the PTA to communicate changes in the plan of care. Which of the following statements best demonstrates this communication in the assessment section?

The PT has asked the PTA to perform an initial evaluation on a patient, stating “You have watched me do evaluations for over 2 years now and I think you are ready to just do this one. I will watch you, make changes to it, and sign it when you are finished.” Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the PTA to take?

Who is responsible for changing the number of repetitions during the treatment session as the patient progresses in strength?

Identify the term that is defined as the “abnormalities or dysfunctions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, and skin, or problems with movement resulting from an injury to or abnormality of the brain, spinal cord, pulmonary, or cardiovascular systems.”

In proper documentation, it is important for the PTA to demonstrate that skilled intervention is being applied and necessary for the patient.  Which of the following statements best fits this parameter.

Your pediatric patient is 27 kg.  Utilize the 4-2-1 rule to calculate the hourly rate for IV fluid maintenance.  Write your answer in mL/hour.

A nurse is assessing an infant who has untreated congenital hypothyroidism.  The nurse anticipates finding all of the following manifestations except:

A nurse is caring for a toddler placed in a hip spica cast.  The toddler’s parents ask the nurse why a Pavlik harness is not being used.  Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Which immunization should be considered carefully before being given to a child receiving chemotherapy for leukemia?

According to Meneses, which of the following was not a biblical principle for caring for the poor?