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A PTA is working with a patient with a C7 SCI on the long si…

A PTA is working with a patient with a C7 SCI on the long sitting mat progression.   Which of the following should the PTA work with the patient on FIRST?

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A PTA is treating a patient with a PNF diagonal pattern.  Th…

A PTA is treating a patient with a PNF diagonal pattern.  The patient is moving their UE using the following muscles:  infraspinatus, middle deltoid, supraspinatus, anterior deltoid, and extensor digitorum, extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris.  Which of the following PNF diagonals is being performed?

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This secondary complication begins initially as an alteratio…

This secondary complication begins initially as an alteration of muscle tissue that progresses to capsular changes, possibly leading to skin breakdown and subsequently pain.

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Which of the following MOST ACCURATELY describes a correct f…

Which of the following MOST ACCURATELY describes a correct fit for the seat depth for wheelchair seating?

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Scenario Questions 64-66 Setting: Long term rehab Gender: fe…

Scenario Questions 64-66 Setting: Long term rehab Gender: female Age: 49 Presenting Problem/Current Condition L sided CVA  Past Medical History Hypertension Obesity Lives with her elderly mother Physical Therapy Examination(s) Static sitting = fair Dynamic sitting =fair  Supine to sit=Min A Sit to stand=Min-Mod Static Standing = Fair with BUE Dynamic Standing= Poor with BUE Transfers=Mod A Gait 5′ Max A Vital sign                    Before activity    During activityBlood pressure          142/86 mm Hg    120/70 mm HgHeart rate                  82 bpm                 155 bpmOxygen saturation    93%                       90% Home environment: One story home, no stairs, carpet and tile floors, tub/shower combo Patients Goal: return to home with her mother as quickly as possible. She has no insurancePT Goal:  Sitting and standing balance-Good Independent Transfers/Transitions I gait with or without AD x 500 feet PT POC:  Neuro re-education techniques to meet PT goal.            Which of the following is the most likely the cause of the change in vitals?

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PT Goal:  Improve dynamic standing balance       PT POC:  PN…

PT Goal:  Improve dynamic standing balance       PT POC:  PNF techniques to meet PT goal.   The patient is performing diagonal weight shifts with the RLE anterior to the LLE.  Which of the following PNF techniques BEST describes this treatment?

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Which of the following sensory stimulation techniques could…

Which of the following sensory stimulation techniques could be utilized to stimulate the muscle and/or joint?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of cognitive impa…

Which of the following is a characteristic of cognitive impairment?

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Fall prevention is an important consideration when working w…

Fall prevention is an important consideration when working with the neurologic population. It is important to stimulate the intrinsic balance systems. Which activity best facilitates the use of the vestibular system?

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PT Problem:  Pt requires min asst to transition from sit to…

PT Problem:  Pt requires min asst to transition from sit to stand from chair with armrests      PT Goal:  Independent with sit to stand transitions from chair.      PT POC:  PNF techniques to meet PT goal.Which of the following will BEST meet the PT goal within the POC?

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