A PTA prepares to apply ESTR to a venous ulcer near the medial malleolus. Which patient position is MOST appropriate?

A patient presents with a blistered burn on the anterior forearm. The wound bed is moist and pink, and the patient reports significant pain. Which classification best describes this injury?

What structure attaches the vertebral disc to the vertebrae and supports weight distribution? 

A patient has been seen in Physical Therapy for lumbar paraspinal muscle spasms. This will be the patient’s second treatment. Which of the following parameters would be MOST appropriate for this patient? 

A patient with peripheral arterial disease presents with a painful wound on the lower leg. The wound appears “punched out” with well-defined edges and minimal exudate. Which ulcer type is this most consistent with?

A patient asks why ESTR is being used on their wound. Which explanation is most appropriate for the PTA to give?

Which layer of the skin provides insulation and cushioning for underlying structures?

Which of the following is an indicator of a Stage 1 pressure ulcer?

A burn patient is in the acute phase of recovery. Which intervention is most appropriate for the PTA to focus on?

Which of the following people would be most likely to undertake an autopsy in a case of suspicious death?