A physical therapist assistant observes random changes in the intensity of an ultrasound unit during a patient treatment.  What is the MOST appropriate response for the PTA to take?

CASE #2         A 55 year-old, right handed, female caught her left hand in a machine at work 3 months ago. She has had two operations to repair the nerve and muscle damage to her hand.  All incisions are healed.  She now presents with decreased ROM and weakness in her hand and wrist.  She has minimally impaired sensation in the thumb area, but normal sensation elsewhere.  Past medical history is unremarkable.   What are two other appropriate modalities for this person?

Which of the following diagnoses that cause edema would be MOST appropriate for intermittent pneumatic compression?

What size of an area can be treated at one time with ultrasound?

CASE #2         A 55 year-old, right handed, female caught her left hand in a machine at work 3 months ago. She has had two operations to repair the nerve and muscle damage to her hand.  All incisions are healed.  She now presents with decreased ROM and weakness in her hand and wrist.  She has minimally impaired sensation in the thumb area, but normal sensation elsewhere.  Past medical history is unremarkable.   Write the O: section of a progress note for the modality you chose for this patient.

What is the class of the compression garment and pressure MOST likely used for a stage 2 lower extremity lymphedema?

Which wound dressing controls the growth of bacteria?

CASE #2         A 55 year-old, right handed, female caught her left hand in a machine at work 3 months ago. She has had two operations to repair the nerve and muscle damage to her hand.  All incisions are healed.  She now presents with decreased ROM and weakness in her hand and wrist.  She has minimally impaired sensation in the thumb area, but normal sensation elsewhere.  Past medical history is unremarkable.   Which modality do you think would be the best for this person?

What is the typical order of sensations a person will feel during an ice massage?

Which of the following statements is CORRECT when using an intermittent pneumatic compression pump?