A physical therapist assistant is treating a patient with a POC that includes mechanical compression for the treatment of ankle edema for a grade II sprain. The patient has a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) 5 years ago but has been cleared for compression by their physician. During the treatment session, the patient mentions increasing pain in their calf that began yesterday, along with some swelling and warmth in the area. The patient asks if the PTA can increase the compression settings to help with the swelling. Which action is most appropriate for the PTA to take?

Amblyopia refers to the loss of one’s ability to see details. Treatment would include an eye patch over the weaker eye to strengthen the stronger eye. 

Which of the following should be included in teaching regarding prevention of osteoporosis? 

A seamount is made of rock that is dated at 5,000,000 years old.  Since the seamount was made, it has moved 100 kilometers from the hotspot where it formed.  What is the RATE of movement (in centimeters per year) of the plate during this time? 

Q 36. In addition to specific seizure disorders, carbamazepine can be prescribed for which condition? 

When viewing a bathymetric map of the sea floor, which of the following should be true?

A patient with chronic venous insufficiency is being treated using intermittent pneumatic compression. The recommended pressure setting for the lower extremity is:

Most submarine canyons are thought to be the result of erosion of river basins during periods of low ocean water levels. 

Which of the following is most associated with the formation of a guyot?

Sediment accumulates on a part of the abyssal plain at a rate of 0.02 centimeters per year.  How deep will sediments be in 500,000 years?