A Physical Therapist Assistant strongly suspects a patient i…
A Physical Therapist Assistant strongly suspects a patient is intoxicated after arriving for his treatment session. When asked is he had been drinking, he states he “only had a few” drinks before driving to therapy. The PTA’s MOST appropriate action would be to?
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Mr. Jones is an 86 y/o male living with his daughter. His daughter frequently gets frustrated with Mr. Jones’ dementia and she often roughly provides him physical assistance with transfers and daily cares, often resulting in bruising. This is an example of:
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A physical therapist assistant interviews a patient recently involved in a motor vehicle accident. The patient sustained multiple lower extremity injuries as a result of the accident and appears to be very depressed. In an attempt to encourage active dialogue the therapist asks open-ended questions. Which of the following would NOT be considered an open-ended question?
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