When adjusting a prosthetic limb for a patient, what is the MOST important consideration for a PTA?

A PTA notices a patient’s blood pressure reading is significantly higher than the baseline prior to starting an exercise session. What is the MOST appropriate initial action?

Which of the following is a PRIMARY goal when educating a patient about their plan of care?

A PTA is preparing to apply a hot pack to a patient’s lower back. What is the MOST important step to ensure patient safety?

When a PTA is preparing to assist a patient with transfers from a wheelchair to a treatment table, what is the FIRST step to ensure safety?

Which of the following is the BEST example of a PTA demonstrating empathy and self-awareness in patient care?

The presence of dysarthria guarantees that a person will have difficulty with all forms of communication.

Dysarthria can vary in severity from mild to profound.

Apraxia of speech can occur in isolation or alongside other communication disorders.

Match each disorder to the system most likely affected: