What population may show signs of emotional distress due to healthcare transitions, body image concerns, or identity struggles?

A patient with heart failure presents with swollen legs and difficulty breathing. What is the MOST likely cause of these symptoms based on system interactions?

If the prosthesis is too long, which one of the following gait deviations can be noted?

A patient recovering from a rotator cuff repair appears tearful and disengaged during treatment sessions. She reports poor sleep, low energy, and a lack of interest in previous hobbies. What is the MOST appropriate response by the PTA?

As a PTA was performing skin inspection for an inpatient with a transfemoral amputation, (s)he noted that an area along the incision was open.  Which one of the following individuals should the PTA contact first to make aware of this change in status?

The goal for a client who over utilizes the visual system for balance is to reduce the occurrence of falls by facilitating some of the other systems to assist in the maintenance of balance.  Which one of the following activities are used if the patient has visual dependence?

Which of the following would be outside the PTA scope of practice?

A patient 5 days status post left transtibial amputation has been placed on bed rest by his physician.  The MOST appropriate position for this patient is:

You are implementing a postsurgical strengthening program for your patient after a transtibial amputation.  All of the following muscle groups of the affected lower extremity are important however the MOST important for appropriate gait pattern with the prosthesis is:

The peripheral vestibular system consists of the: