A PTA has been working with a patient with back pain who hopes to return to work stocking shelves now that they no longer have a lifting restriction. The Physical Therapist included “patient education” in the plan of care. How should the PTA proceed?

Which one of the following BEST determines the extent of the risk of infection used during patient interactions?

A Physical Therapist Assistant works with a patient following a motor vehicle accident on gait training. What device would be MOST appropriate if the patient is partial weight bearing on the Right LE and non-weight bearing through the right wrist due to a Colles fracture? 

The Physical Therapist Assistant records a 55 year old patient’s blood pressure as 131/86. This reading is considered to be ___________ by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association.

A Student Physical Therapist Assistant is performing a one man transfer on a patient diagnosed with a Right Total Hip Arthroplasty (posterior approach) who has weakness of the right lower extremity. The SPTA has the patient place their hands on the armrests of the chair. The SPTA flexes their knees and bends at the waist and asks the patient to assist with gently rocking forward and backward prior to raising up. As the patient gets to their feet, the SPTA asks the patient to step towards the patient’s left while the SPTA turns while keeping their feet firmly planted.   Which one of the following set of instructions would the SPTA provide to a family member to perform this transfer at home?

You are treating a 71-year-old patient who has undergone a total hip replacement on the Right (posterior approach) two days ago and is weight bearing as tolerated on the right lower extremity. The treatment plan includes therapeutic exercise, bed mobility, transfer and ambulation training. The patient’s goals are to return home to his/her 2 story home with their spouse. The plan of care calls for a standard walker. Long Term Goals: (2 weeks) Patient to Independent transfer supine ↔sit to allow patient to return home with spouse. Patient to Independent transfer bed ↔ chair Weight Bearing As Tolerate on the Right to ensure safety at home. Patient to Independent ambulate with appropriate assistive device 100 feet Weight Bearing As Tolerate on the Right on level surfaces and stairs to allow patient to complete activities of daily living at home. Patient to perform Independent Home Exercise Program to increase strength in the Right lower extremity. Patient to accurately verbalize posterior hip precautions 100% of the time.   Which one of the following would be the MOST appropriate instructions for this patient for the supine to sit transfer?  

According to the Physical Therapy plan of care the Physical Therapist Assistant is to perform transfer training with a patient who has bilateral lower extremity weakness, poor balance, and deconditioning following a long hospital stay. The MOST appropriate transfer technique is a:

Which one of the following is the correct sequence in which someone should respond to another person who appears to be in medical distress?

A Physical Therapist Assistant performs measurements on a patient for the fit of a wheelchair and determines the seat width is too excessive for this patient. Which one of the following adverse effects would MOST likely result from this finding?

A Physical Therapist Assistant working with a four-month-old infant observes the infant suddenly become unconscious. The MOST appropriate artery to assess the infant’s pulse would be the: