A patient is referred to physical therapy for range of motion and strengthening exercises after sustaining an anterior dislocation of the right shoulder. The patient was immobilized in a sling and swathe for four weeks and it has been five weeks since the injury date. Which activity would be the most appropriate for the patient to begin strengthening of the involved shoulder?

A patient with osteoarthritis in the right knee is referred to physical therapy. Examination reveals moderate inflammation in the involved knee and significant muscle weakness, particularly in the quadriceps. The patient rates the intensity of pain in the knee as a 4 scale of 0 to 10. The most appropriate activity to address the muscle impairment is:

A physical therapist and a physical therapist assistant treat a patient one day status post posterior hip dislocation. The injury was treated using closed reduction. As part of the treatment session the therapists educate the patient on hip precautions to avoid the recurrence of dislocation and implement an exercise program including gluteal sets, quadriceps sets, hamstrings set, ankle pumps, upper extremity exercises, and bed mobility. Which activity would be the most essential for the physical therapy session the following day?

A physical therapist assistant employed by a home health agency routinely conducts patient visits without direct on-site supervision from a physical therapist. Which guideline is most appropriate when determining the frequency of supervisory visits?

A physical therapist assistant performs a gross muscle screening on a patient prior to initiating ambulation activities. Weakness in the _____ would make it extremely difficult to ambulate on crutches?

A physical therapist assistant observes a patient ambulating with a Trendelenburg gait pattern. This deviation is often caused by weakness of the:

A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient to reach behind her head and touch the superior medial angle of the opposite scapula. Which shoulder motions are necessary in order to follow this command?

A physical therapist assistant observes that a patient’s medial longitudinal arch is extremely depresses. Which ligament helps to maintain the medial longitudinal arch?

A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a 46-year-old female diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. A recent physician entry indicates that the patient is currently taking immunosuppressive medication. Which laboratory test should be the most frequently monitored based on the patient’s medication?

A physical therapist assistant orders a wheelchair for a patient with C4 tetraplegia. Which power wheelchair option would be inappropriate for the patient?