What is the purpose of documentation in a medical record?

Name at least one potential advantage of the DFS algorithm over using a breadth-first search.

Which one of the following is an example of an internal force commonly used when assisting patients with strengthening?

What is the runtime complexity of the DFS algorithm? Briefly justify your answer.

The Physical Therapist Assistant is monitoring a patient exercising on the treadmill. After five minutes of aerobic exercise the Physical Therapist Assistant notes a decrease in the patient’s heart rate. Which one of the following would be the MOST appropriate action? 

Which word BEST describes medical necessity for a Physical Therapy medical record?

A PTA has been working with a patient with back pain who hopes to return to work stocking shelves now that they no longer have a lifting restriction. The Physical Therapist included “patient education” in the plan of care. How should the PTA proceed?

Which one of the following BEST determines the extent of the risk of infection used during patient interactions?

A Physical Therapist Assistant works with a patient following a motor vehicle accident on gait training. What device would be MOST appropriate if the patient is partial weight bearing on the Right LE and non-weight bearing through the right wrist due to a Colles fracture? 

The Physical Therapist Assistant records a 55 year old patient’s blood pressure as 131/86. This reading is considered to be ___________ by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association.