A patient who has been on bed rest for 3 weeks has been clea…
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?
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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?
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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?
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