A patient who has been on bed rest for 3 weeks has been cleared to begin out of bed activities.  A PTA assists the patient to a sitting position on the edge of the bed.  Once sitting, the patient begins to complain of dizziness, lightheadedness, and blurry vision.  What is the most likely cause of the patient’s complaints?

A PTA is assessing the fit of the walker that is in the patient’s room.  The PTA observes there is approximately 35 degrees of elbow flexion as the patient stands holding the hand grips.  Which statement best describes the height of the walker for this patient?

A patient sustained a knee injury in soccer game yesterday.  The MD’s initial diagnosis is grade III ACL injury.  Which of the following tests would best confirm the diagnosis?

A patient with a right inversion ankle sprain is referred to physical therapy.  A PTA is teaching the patient correct technique for descending a curb using axillary crutches (the patient is partial weight bearing on the right foot).  Which of the following provides the most accurate sequence of steps for descending a curb?

The PT plan of treatment for a patient with a lumbar strain calls for a moist hot pack to be placed on the patient while lying prone.  What is the most effective way for the PTA to monitor the patient during this treatment intervention?

A patient who has been on bed rest for 3 weeks has been cleared to begin out of bed activities.  A PTA assists the patient to a sitting position on the edge of the bed.  Once sitting, the patient begins to complain of dizziness, lightheadedness, and blurry vision.  What is the most likely cause of the patient’s complaints?

A patient sustained a knee injury in soccer game yesterday.  The MD’s initial diagnosis is grade III ACL injury.  Which of the following tests would best confirm the diagnosis?

A PTA is assessing the fit of the walker that is in the patient’s room.  The PTA observes there is approximately 35 degrees of elbow flexion as the patient stands holding the hand grips.  Which statement best describes the height of the walker for this patient?

A patient with a right inversion ankle sprain is referred to physical therapy.  A PTA is teaching the patient correct technique for descending a curb using axillary crutches (the patient is partial weight bearing on the right foot).  Which of the following provides the most accurate sequence of steps for descending a curb?

A PTA is teaching a patient the correct technique for properly falling while using axillary crutches.  What is the first action the patient should make when  falling forward with crutches?