You have been treating a patient post surgery for a rotator cuff repair. The exercise program was progressed from AROM to utilizing hand weights. The patient complained of experiencing an increase in inflammation at the joint, which you were able to determine through visual inspection and palpation. How long may a patient report signs of increased inflammation after an exercise intervention and of what might this be indicative?

Most medical errors, sometimes fatal, are the result of:

A PTA is performing a chart review and discovers that lab results reveal that the patient has malignant cancer. When later treating the patient, the PTA is asked by the patient, “Did my lab results come back?” Which of the following is the appropriate response for the PTA?

When assessing body temperature, which of the following is a precaution for physical therapy interventions?

CAPTE stance on PTA’s performing peripheral joint mobilizations include which grades of immobilization?

Which of the following is not the appropriate method to increase the challenges of an exercise in patient care?

Identify five ways a PTA can establish rapport with a patient which was highlighted in your Canvas module powerpoint and video lecture.

Loss of skin color (paleness or pallor) associated with temperature changes, edema, pain may indicate occlusion in a blood vessel and requires the PTA to 

Which of the following is defined as self-centered, unresponsive, and insensitive?

You are working with a patient who is a cross country runner who suffered a knee injury. They are in the return to sport phase of healing and you are working on their cardiovascular fitness. Match the heart rate zone with its benefit to the patient.