What is serotonin? CLO6

A PTA is assisting with a patient 3 days following debridement surgery of an infected surgical incision. The patient complains of general malaise and reports a slight elevated body temperature over the last 24 hours. The PT has asked you to remove the dressings in preparation for the re-evaluation. What is your role as a PTA in removal of dressings? CLO11

Which of the following cells are responsible for synthesis, deposition and mineralization of bone? CLO3

When dealing with ligament injuries, a false indicator of healing is __?  CLO10

A primary malignant neoplasm of plasma cells arising in the bone marrow is:___________________ CLO2

Explain what makes partial thickness burns combined with full thickness burns so painful in patients that have sustained a serious burn? CLO7

Laboratory tests are used for what purposes?  CLO5

Which of the following conditions should a PTA be worried about with a patient with fatigue that has Diabetes Mellitus, high cholesterol, and is showing signs of renal failure with muscle swelling, stiffness and dark red urine? CLO7

Mrs. Goodall comes into the clinic for outpatient Physical Therapy, however after 15 minutes of therapy, it becomes obvious that she is suffering from a low-grade fever. After a brief interview, Mrs. Goodall reports that she is also very nauseous and has (R) LQ pain. Mrs. Goodall insists that she is fine and would like to resume therapy. What is the best course of action for the PTA in this situation? CLO7

Which of the following conditions is caused by an aggregation of bile which forms cholesterol crystals in the gall bladder, and causes pain to radiate to the shoulder and upper back?