A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital prepares to work on standing balance with a patient rehabilitating from abdominal surgery. The patient has been on extended bedrest following the surgical procedure and has only been out of bed a few times with the assistance of the nursing staff. The most important objective measure to assess after assisting the patient from supine to sitting is:

Which of the following exercises would be inappropriate for a woman who gave birth via cesarean section two days ago?

A 47-year-old male uses a straight cane during gait activities. The patient is ten days status post left total hip replacement using a posterolateral approach and is full weight bearing. Which of the following would not be considered good advice when making a 180 degree turn?

A treatment program is designed to include late morning sessions involving stretching, moderate exercise, energy conservation, and stress management techniques. This program would be most appropriate for which diagnosis?

A patient diagnosed with spastic hemiplegia uses an ankle-foot orthosis set in slight dorsiflexion. If the orthosis was set in excessive dorsiflexion, which of the following would be observed during the stance phase of gait?

A short term goal for a patient with a neurological deficit is as follows: The patient will transfer from tall kneeling to half kneeling with supervision. This activity is an example of:

When two physical therapist assistants obtain drastically different manual muscle testing results on the same patient, it is an example of poor:

A 32-year-old female rehabilitating from a medial meniscus repair has been instructed by an orthopedic surgeon to remain non-weight earing for two weeks following surgery. The patient has no significant past medical history and is expected to make a full recovery. Which of the following would be the most appropriate assistive device for the patient?

A patient is referred to physical therapy after being diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb. Which objective finding would be most consistent with this type of injury?

A physical therapist assistant prepares to perform volumetric measurements as a means of quantifying edema. Which patient would appear to be the most appropriate candidate for this type of objective measure?