A patient ambulating in the physical therapy gym suddenly grabs the forearm of the physical therapist assistant and reports feeling faint. Which of the following actions should the assistant take FIRST?

A physical therapist assistant performs gait training with a child who has cerebral palsy. The assistant would like to utilize a reverse walker to help with the patient’s gait impairments. Which of the following impairments best illustrates the PRIMARY rationale for prescribing a reverse walker instead of a traditional walker?

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient with a tibial plateau fracture that is currently partial weight bearing. During the treatment session, the physical therapist directs the assistant to instruct the patient to ascend and descend stairs using bilateral canes. Assuming the patient falls during the training session, which individual would be MOST liable for the incident?

A physical therapist assistant informs a patient that a ramp needed to access their house with a wheelchair will require two separate sections with a landing area. What variable of the ramp would have MOST likely influenced this decision?

A physical therapist assistant suspects that a patient being treated for shin splints may actually have chronic exertional compartment syndrome. Where should the assistant palpate to assess if perfusion to the foot has been affected?

A physical therapist assistant asks a patient to raise one hand to indicate that they felt a Semmes-Weinstein monofilament contacting their skin. Which situation would BEST support this type of testing procedure?

A physical therapist assistant reviews risk factors for the development of a pressure injury. Which of the following patients would be the MOST at risk for this type of injury?

A physician orders a nasogastric tube for a patient admitted to the hospital. Which of the following indications does NOT accurately describe a potential use of the nasogastric tube?

A terminally ill patient completes a formal document that names his daughter as the individual to make health care decisions in the event he is unable. This type of advanced directive is termed:

A patient who has vascular intermittent claudication is seen for cardiac rehabilitation. Which ankle-brachial index (ABI) value would be the MOST consistent with intermittent claudication symptoms that only occur during fairly intense exercise?