A PTA assesses the functional strength of a patient’s hip extensors when observing the patient move from sitting to standing.  What type of contraction occurs in the hip extensors during this activity?

SLR.jpgA patient rehabilitating from knee surgery exhibits significant weakness in the involved extremity. During the most recent therapy session, the patient was able to complete an independent straight leg raise as shown here. Which of the following muscles is emphasized during this movement?

Which MMT(s) motion(s) for the ankle and foot include(s) gravity minimized positioning?

If during a functional activity, a patient is having difficulty keeping her foot in the proper position required to ambulate with only the medial border of her foot on the floor (the lateral border is up), she most likely has weakness of what muscle(s)?  

Joseph works in a nursing home as a PTA.  He is preparing to assess the strength of a patient’s left ankle & foot musculature and notices that the patient has developed a skin rash with resulting open areas to the dorsum of the (L) foot.  Are there any particular MMT procedures planned for today’s assessment that would be cause for concern? If yes, identify them and explain why/how they present a concern.

You are working with a patient who is status post (R) transtibial amputation with resulting tightness/contracture of the hip flexors and are preparing to MMT the patient’s (R) hip extensors?   List the primary muscle(s) being assessed:

What type of clouds forms in a conditionally stable atmosphere?

This question is Extra Credit.  It is worth one point. Did you use any resources from the Study Corner to help you prepare for this exam?

A. Vocabulary: Naming places, people, or things. Observe the images below produced by Celestina, a Spanish student interested in traveling to Colombia, then answer the questions with the appropriate vocabulary presented in Chapter 9. (2 pt. each; 6 pts. total ) Las pinturas de Celestina: Nuestra estudiante sigue su búsqueda por las informaciones sobre Colombia, interesada en las imágenes de figuras largas, con personas exageradas, su nuevo estilo está inspirado por un famoso pintor. Celestina necesita nombres directos y objetivos para las pinturas, ¿puedes ayudarla? Selecciona cuál es la opción más objetiva para el título de cada una de las figuras. 1) [blank1] 2) [blank2] [blank3]

Which of the following statements is correct for non-vegetarians compared to vegetarians? Non-Vegetarians ____________