A physical therapist assistant prepares a patient with burns…
A physical therapist assistant prepares a patient with burns over 65% of the body for hydrotherapy. Due to the extent of the patient’s burns, the PTA plans to use full-body immersion. The MOST appropriate piece of equipment to satisfy the PTA’s objective is:
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Part 1 includes 25 multiple choice and true/false questions. Select the best answer from the choices given. Part 2 includes 10 short answer questions. Be sure to answer all components of the question. Please frame your answers in the form of complete sentences. Provide an example that illustrates your response, where requested.
Read DetailsA patient is receiving induction diathermy to treat lumbar m…
A patient is receiving induction diathermy to treat lumbar muscle spasms. Five minutes after beginning treatment, the patient states that they feel only mild heat in one small spot. The coil is positioned for the energy to be directed at a 60-degree angle to the surface of the treatment area and is located 1 inch from the patient’s skin. Which one of the following is BEST for increasing the sensation of heat?
Read DetailsA 52 yom is receiving medical care in the hospital for signs…
A 52 yom is receiving medical care in the hospital for signs and symptoms similar to acute stroke. Upon review of the medical record, the physician has noted a history of significant emotional and mental issues. The patient’s sensory and motor impairments are inexplicable based on current medical findings; objective tests and other diagnostic data are normal. Based on a series of exams, including MRI, CT, and other lab tests, there is no physical cause for this loss of function. The patient may be experiencing:
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