A physical therapist assistant employed in an outpatient orthopedic clinic works with a patient diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The physical therapist assistant has limited experience with cerebral palsy and is concerned about his ability to provide appropriate treatment. The MOST appropriate action is:

A physical therapist assistant completing a balance assessment positions a patient in standing prior to administering the Romberg test. When administering the Romberg test it would be MOST important for the physical therapist assistant to determine:

A physical therapist assistant treats a one-month-old infant. During the treatment session the physical therapist assistant strokes the cheek of the infant causing the infant to turn its mouth towards the stimulus. This action is utilized to assess the:

A patient refuses physical therapy services after being transported to the gym. The physical therapist assistant explains the potential consequences of refusing treatment, however, the patient does not reconsider. The MOST appropriate initial action is:

A physical therapist assistant observes a patient status post transfemoral amputation lying in supine with a pillow positioned under the residual limb. This position results in the patient being MOST susceptible to a:

A patient with several motor and sensory abnormalities exhibits signs of autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Which of the following is NOT an indicator of increased sympathetic involvement?

A physical therapist assistant prepares to assess the balance of a patient with a neurological disorder. The MOST appropriate method to assess the vestibular component of balance would be:

A physical therapist assistant reads in the medical record that a patient exhibits asthenia. Which test would be the MOST useful to identify the presence of this condition?

A physical therapist assistant conducts an inservice on exercise guidelines for a group of senior citizens. As part of the inservice the physical therapist assistant discusses the benefits of improving cardiovascular status through a low intensity activity such as a walking program. What frequency of exercise would be the MOST desirable to achieve the stated objective?

A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient in a home stretching program that includes the pictured stretch. The MOST likely structure targeted is the: