While performing manual muscle testing (MMT), a Physical Therapist Assistant has determined the test needs to be completed with gravity eliminated. What is the BEST possible grade the patient can achieve?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is working with a patient who sustained a knee sprain. Which of the following muscle group strengthening interventions would be of MOST benefit in the early stages of treatment to prevent excessive posterior tibial translation?

A patient with a C7 spinal cord injury is receiving physical therapy interventions while supine on a treatment table.  They begin to complain of a pounding headache and blurred vision while exhibiting diaphoresis, piloerection, nasal congestion, and increased anxiety. The most immediate action should be to:

Which of the following instructions would be MOST helpful when teaching diaphragmatic breathing exercises for a patient with COPD?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is educating a patient on the rationale for manual therapy in their plan of care. Which of the following is the BEST explanation when describing the physiologic effects of massage?

A patient requires strengthening of their right hip abductors. Which of the following interventions would BEST accomplish this in a closed chain position?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is performing PROM exercises on a patient that is unresponsive in the Intensive Care Unit. Which of the following would be most appropriate to educate the family on the rationale for the benefits of this treatment?

A patient sustained a right hip fracture and is non-weight bearing. In which position should a wheelchair be positioned to BEST ensure maximum ease and safety in transferring the patient?

During a posture examination, a patient is documented as exhibiting an anterior pelvic tilt secondary to muscle tightness. Which of the following muscles would need to be targeted for stretching?

A patient is recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke. During physical therapy interventions, they have progressed to being independent with static standing balance activities with feet shoulder width apart. Which of the following would be LEAST challenging for them in progression of balance interventions?