A plan of care reads as follows: “Gait training with wheeled walker. Progress to straight cane when pain < 2/10 and patient can ambulate > 200 feet with walker.” The Physical Therapist Assistant is working with the patient and feels the patient can be progressed to the cane. What is the BEST course of action for the Physical Therapist Assistant this session?
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Read DetailsYou have been working with a patient who had a stroke 3 weeks ago. They have made excellent progress with recovery and is now walking on level surfaces with a single-point cane and they demonstrate no balance issues when negotiating obstacles. Which one of the following represents the BEST guarding technique and level of assist for this patient while they are practicing level surface ambulation?
Read DetailsA Physical Therapist Assistant is supervising strengthening exercises with a patient, who suddenly complains of feeling unwell and shaky. The Physical Therapist Assistant notes the patient’s skin is pale and moist, but the patient does not complain of any nausea. What could be occurring?
Read DetailsA 75 year old male is referred to physical therapy for general aerobic conditioning. A Physical Therapist Assistant assesses vital signs prior to initiation of exercise. When the patient begins to exercise the Physical Therapist Assistant would EXPECT to see a/an:
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