A physical therapist assistant palpates along the lateral portion of the hamstrings musculature to its tendinous attachment on the fibular head. The hamstring muscle should be identified as the:

It is extremely important to thoroughly instruct patients about specific precautions before and after total hip replacement surgery. Patients that do not understand or choose to disregard this information often experience subluxation or dislocation. Which of the following would be considered good advice after a total hip replacement?

A health care provider negotiates with an insurance company to provide healthcare services. As part of the agreement, the insurance company agrees to pay the health care provider a predetermined amount for each member in the plan on an annual basis. This type of arrangement is best termed:

A physical therapist assistant examines a six month old infant with spina bifida. The infant suddenly begins to act strangely at the conclusion of the treatment. A primary survey reveals the infant is not breathing, but does have a pulse. The most immediate response would be to:

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient referred to physical therapy diagnosed with a medial collateral ligament sprain. During the treatment session the patient appears to be relaxed and comfortable, however is extremely withdrawn. Which of the following questions would be the most appropriate to further engage the patient?

A manual muscle test is conducted on the medial portion of the deltoid. The muscle is able to move through the full range of motion with gravity eliminated but cannot function against gravity. The results of the manual muscle test should be recorded as:

A patient is referred to physical therapy for range of motion and strengthening exercises after sustaining an anterior dislocation of the right shoulder. The patient was immobilized in a sling and swathe for four weeks and it has been five weeks since the injury date. Which activity would be the most appropriate for the patient to begin strengthening of the involved shoulder?

A patient with osteoarthritis in the right knee is referred to physical therapy. Examination reveals moderate inflammation in the involved knee and significant muscle weakness, particularly in the quadriceps. The patient rates the intensity of pain in the knee as a 4 scale of 0 to 10. The most appropriate activity to address the muscle impairment is:

A physical therapist and a physical therapist assistant treat a patient one day status post posterior hip dislocation. The injury was treated using closed reduction. As part of the treatment session the therapists educate the patient on hip precautions to avoid the recurrence of dislocation and implement an exercise program including gluteal sets, quadriceps sets, hamstrings set, ankle pumps, upper extremity exercises, and bed mobility. Which activity would be the most essential for the physical therapy session the following day?

A physical therapist assistant employed by a home health agency routinely conducts patient visits without direct on-site supervision from a physical therapist. Which guideline is most appropriate when determining the frequency of supervisory visits?