When performing range of motion exercises with a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, a physical therapist assistant notes that the patient lacks full elbow extension and classifies the end-feel as hard.  The MOST likely cause is:

A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with achilles tendonitis and has been instructed to eccentrically strengthen the ankle plantar flexors.  Their strength grade is currently 4/5.  Which one of the following would be the MOST effective strengthening exercise?

A PTA is treating a patient who had a cast removed 2 days prior.  Passive range of motion measurements of the elbow were recorded as -20 degrees extension to 80 degrees of flexion.  According to the plan of care, a low load long duration stretch will be performed to increase elbow extension.  Which one of the following descriptions could be used to perform this stretch?

Cubital tunnel syndrome involves entrapment of which of the following nerves?

Which one of the following is an advanced functional exercises to strengthen the lower extremities for sit to stand transfers?

A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with a Left hamstring strain with an onset date of 3 weeks prior. The PT’s POC includes MHP followed by stretching exercises. During the subjective data collection the patient informs the clinician that she slipped on the ice 2 days ago and since then has been experiencing increased pain. What should the PTA do?

A patient identifies their self as a visual learner. Which one of the following methods of home exercise program education would BESTbenefit this patient?

A PTA performs a sitting 90/90 SLR to assess flexibility.  The MOST common substitution to exaggerate muscle length is:

A PTA is treating a patient following a total hip replacement with a posterior approach.  Which one of the following precautions should the PTA educate the patient on?

Under the PT’s POC the inpatient PTA is to perform total hip exercises, transfers and gait training. On the second day post operatively, the PTA begins to initiate exercises bedside when (s)he notices that the patient’s calf is red and warm to touch. Which one of the following would be the MOSTappropriate action for the PTA to take?