A patient recently admitted to the hospital with an acute illness is referred to physical therapy. During a scheduled treatment session the patient asks what effect anemia will have on his ability to complete a formal exercise program. The MOST appropriate physical therapist assistant response is:

A physical therapist assistant measures a patient for a wheelchair. When measuring back height, which method is MOST accurate?

A physical therapist assistant attempts to strengthen the lumbricals on a patient with a low metatarsal arch. Which exercise would be the MOST appropriate?

A physical therapist assistant employed in an outpatient orthopedic clinic works with a patient diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The physical therapist assistant has limited experience with cerebral palsy and is concerned about his ability to provide appropriate treatment. The MOST appropriate action is:

A physical therapist assistant completing a balance assessment positions a patient in standing prior to administering the Romberg test. When administering the Romberg test it would be MOST important for the physical therapist assistant to determine:

A physical therapist assistant treats a one-month-old infant. During the treatment session the physical therapist assistant strokes the cheek of the infant causing the infant to turn its mouth towards the stimulus. This action is utilized to assess the:

A patient refuses physical therapy services after being transported to the gym. The physical therapist assistant explains the potential consequences of refusing treatment, however, the patient does not reconsider. The MOST appropriate initial action is:

A physical therapist assistant observes a patient status post transfemoral amputation lying in supine with a pillow positioned under the residual limb. This position results in the patient being MOST susceptible to a:

A patient with several motor and sensory abnormalities exhibits signs of autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Which of the following is NOT an indicator of increased sympathetic involvement?

A physical therapist assistant prepares to assess the balance of a patient with a neurological disorder. The MOST appropriate method to assess the vestibular component of balance would be: