When a liquid is heated at its boiling point, the

Women are affected adversely both by unequal access to and institutionalized sexism in the health-care industry.

The PTA licensure examination is regulated by the:

Which of the following could cause hypercapnic respiratory failure?1. Running on the treadmill 2. Opiate drug overdose3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease4. Hypothyroidism

A 27-year-old female in her third trimester of pregnancy enters the emergency department with a fractured left tibia caused by a fall on the ice. She appears short of breath, is agitated, and is complaining of severe pain. The ABG on room air results are as follows: pH: 7.43 PaC02: 31 HC03: 22 Pa02: 74 How would you interpret the results? 

Which of the following is not a trait assessed by the Professional Behaviors assessment tool?

PTs and PTAs can respond in many ways to a patient’s illness. Of the following, which reaction is most likely to contribute to a patient’s developing a positive attitude about the rehabilitation process?

The APTA has created Special Interest Groups to help PTs, PTAs, SPTAs, SPTs connect with current leadership and members across the United States who have similar interests.

All health-care providers are responsible for ensuring that patients’ rights are protected.

An individual decides to do a research study. The study is to test if the use of a hot pack decreases muscle tightness in the quadriceps. There are 10 subjects in group 1, 12 in group 2 and 11 in group 3.  The subjects in the study recently had a total knee replacement and are unable to bend their knees all of the way. In other words, they have decreased range of motion. Group 1 will receive exercise only, Group 2 will receive exercise and hotpacks, and Group 3 will receive exercise and Ultrasound. Although exercise is usually included in the treatment to increase range of motion, this study is designed to see if the use of a modality will increase the effectiveness in decreasing muscle tightness and increasing range of motion.Which of the following is representative of N In this study?