A PTA is working with an older adult patient on fall prevention strategies. It is important to include:

A PTA notices a red flag during a session (e.g., sudden swelling in a patient’s leg). What is the MOST appropriate action?

When instructing a patient on how to perform diaphragmatic breathing, what is the KEY outcome the PTA should emphasize?

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.