The Physical Therapist Assistant is treating a 54-year-old m…
The Physical Therapist Assistant is treating a 54-year-old male with low back pain. While performing the exercise component of the treatment the patient begins to complain of feeling dizzy. The PTA immediately assists the patient to a chair and begins to monitor vital signs. The measurements are as follows: Respirations: 9 RRHeart rate: 50 bpm Blood pressure: 115 / 85 mmHg. Which one of the following statements is the MOST accurate?
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The Physical Therapist Assistant just finished performing wound care with a patient in their hospital room. After cleaning up, there are two cloth towels with wound drainage on them. Which one of the following is the MOST appropriate procedure for disposal of the towels?
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A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) reviews the parameters of several pain modulation theories using Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS). When comparing sensory stimulation to motor stimulation, sensory stimulation requires:
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