A nurse is caring for a client who requires physical restraints. According to best practice and legal guidelines, how often must a provider’s restraint order be renewed for an adult client?

A nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of lithium to a newly admitted 21 years old female client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which of the following actions is the priority before initiating lithium therapy?

Phonophoresis incorporates using therapeutic heat to vasodilate blood vessels using an ultrasound with a medicated couplant.  Which of the following is an indication for a phonophoresis treatment with 1% hydrocortisone: 

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for superficial thermotherapy?

A physical therapist is educating a patient about the potential benefits of cryotherapy. Which of the following physiological responses is commonly associated with cryotherapy?

A patient diagnosed with patellar tendonitis completes a series of functional activities.  After completing the activities the PTA instructs the patient in an ice massage over the superior/anterior tibial surface of the knee.  The most appropriate treatment time is:

A physical therapist is treating a patient with a chronic shoulder injury using therapeutic ultrasound. Which of the following factors would have the most significant impact on the depth of ultrasound penetration?

The  PTA  immerses a patient’s edematous ankle in cold water.  When a body part comes in contact with the cold agent the energy is transferred through

Following the treatment of a patient using paraffin, the PTA should record the mode and length of treatment in what section of a “SOAP’ note?

Which of the following is not recommended for acute pain?