A patient is receiving crutch training 1 day after right kne…
A patient is receiving crutch training 1 day after right knee arthroscopic surgery. The patient’s weight-bearing status is toe-touch weight bearing on the right lower extremity. The therapist is instructed to teach the patient how to perform a correct sit to stand transfer. Which of the following is the MOST correct set of instructions? (Slide 62)
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A PTA attempts to select an assistive device for a patient rehabilitating from a TBI injury. The patient is occasionally impulsive, however has fair standing balance and good upper and lower extremity strength. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate assistive device? (Slide 12)
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1e. The formula gives the length of the hypotenuse (longest side) of a right triangle, c, in terms of the lengths of its legs a and b (the other sides). Suppose that the right triangle had legs of lengths 6 inches and 5 inches, respectively. Select the statement that correctly describes the length of the hypotenuse.
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A patient with Parkinson’s disease demonstrates a highly stereotyped gait pattern characterized by impoverished movement. Which activity could present a danger to the patient if used by the physical therapist assistant? (Slide 55)
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