A 29-year-old male diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis reports progressive stiffening of the spine and associated pain for more than five years. The patient’s MOST typical standing posture demonstrates:

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient with Parkinson’s disease who has been receiving levodopa therapy for two years. Which side effect would MOST likely be present due to the chronic use of this medication?

A physical therapist assistant transports a patient in a wheelchair to the parallel bars in preparation for ambulation activities. The patient is status post abdominal surgery and has not ambulated in over two weeks. The MOST appropriate action to facilitate ambulation is:

A physical therapist assistant prepares to administer iontophoresis over the anterior surface of a patient’s knee. The physical therapist assistant would like to keep the current density low in order to avoid skin irritation. Which of the listed parameters would BEST accomplish the stated objective?

A patient recently admitted to the hospital with an acute illness is referred to physical therapy. During a scheduled treatment session the patient asks what effect anemia will have on his ability to complete a formal exercise program. The MOST appropriate physical therapist assistant response is:

A physical therapist assistant measures a patient for a wheelchair. When measuring back height, which method is MOST accurate?

A physical therapist assistant attempts to strengthen the lumbricals on a patient with a low metatarsal arch. Which exercise would be the MOST appropriate?

A physical therapist assistant employed in an outpatient orthopedic clinic works with a patient diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The physical therapist assistant has limited experience with cerebral palsy and is concerned about his ability to provide appropriate treatment. The MOST appropriate action is:

A physical therapist assistant completing a balance assessment positions a patient in standing prior to administering the Romberg test. When administering the Romberg test it would be MOST important for the physical therapist assistant to determine:

A physical therapist assistant treats a one-month-old infant. During the treatment session the physical therapist assistant strokes the cheek of the infant causing the infant to turn its mouth towards the stimulus. This action is utilized to assess the: