A physical therapist assistant presents an in-service to member of a rehabilitation team on a spinal cord unit. When discussing autonomic dysreflexia, what should the therapist identify as the most common cause:

A physical therapist assistant administers ultrasound to the low back of a patient rehabilitating from a muscle strain. The therapist uses ultrasound with a frequency of 1 MHz and an intensity of 1.5 W/cm2. After two minutes of treatment the patient denies feeling any sensations of warmth. The most appropriate therapist action is:

In preparation for ambulation activities a physical therapist order orthoses for a patient with a complete L3 spinal cord injury. The patient is three months status post injury and has had an unremarkable recovery. Which of the following orthoses would be the most appropriate?

A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient who is unable to perform a standing transfer how to utilize a sliding board. When using a sliding board to transfer from a wheelchair to a bed, which wheelchair option is most desirable?

A physical therapist instructs a physical therapist assistant to perform neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the wrist extensors of a patient rehabilitating from a wrist injury. After setting up the patient according to the specified parameters provided by the physical therapist, the physical therapist assistant believes the muscle contraction produces too much radial deviation and insufficient wrist extension. The most appropriate physical therapist assistant action is:

A PTA attempts to select an assistive device for a 46-year-old female that is partial weight bearing on the right lower extremity. Which of the following assistive devices permits partial weight bearing and requires the patient to exhibit significant coordination?

A PTA reviews the medical record of a patient with Hodgkin’s disease. The patient is a 45-year-old male who recently began chemotherapy treatment. What effect will chemotherapy have on the patient’s ability to participate in a rehabilitation program?

A physical therapist assistant performs gait training with an eight-year-old child who utilizes a reciprocating gait orthosis. Which medical diagnosis is most often associated with the use of this type of orthotic device?

A physical therapist assistant treats a 74-year-old female that was admitted to the hospital after sustaining a myocardial infarction. The patient has a lengthy cardiac history, however recently has been working as much as 20 hours a week as a literacy volunteer. The most likely third party payer for the expense incurred during the hospitalization is:

A physical therapist assistant works on a weight shifting activity with a patient rehabilitating from a stroke. During the treatment session the amount of practice time exceeds the rest time. The description is the most consistent with: