A PTA places a patient in the prone position to perform a goniometry measurement of passive knee flexion.  During the measurement, the PTA observes the PROM for knee flexion is limited.  What is the most likely cause for the limited range of motion?

STOP! If you are using a white board, please show me both sides that it is blank (even if you already did this in the room scan). Once you’ve done this, please write done and proceed. (This is worth 0 points, just serves as a reminder!)

A PTA is employed in outpatient clinic and is scheduled to work with a child with cerebral palsy this afternoon.  The PTA has limited experience with patients who have cerebral palsy and is concerned about his ability to provide quality treatment.  What is the most appropriate action by the PTA?

A PTA is employed in outpatient clinic and is scheduled to work with a child with cerebral palsy this afternoon.  The PTA has limited experience with patients who have cerebral palsy and is concerned about his ability to provide quality treatment.  What is the most appropriate action by the PTA?

A PTA is working with a patient to strengthen abdominal muscles.  The patient is unable to complete a curl-up with the arms across the chest.  What is the most appropriate modification of the exercise for this patient?

A patient who recently underwent a total hip replacement was observed to be “limping” while walking through the clinic. The PTA quickly identifies the patient to have a weakness in the prime abductor muscle for the hip. Which muscle should the PTA target for palpation and muscle testing? 

Which is NOT true about the cell theory?

Technique is important when measuring a workpiece. Appropriate technique involves rocking the spring caliber back and forth over center .

A PTA is working with a patient in cardiac rehab following a myocardial infarction.  During exercise, the PTA monitors oxygen saturation readings.   Which of these is most reflective of “normal” oxygen saturation?

The metabolic pathway at right involves how many possible chemical reactions?