A Physical Therapist Assistant is educating a patient on the rationale for manual therapy in their plan of care. Which of the following is the BEST explanation when describing the physiologic effects of massage?

A patient requires strengthening of their right hip abductors. Which of the following interventions would BEST accomplish this in a closed chain position?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is performing PROM exercises on a patient that is unresponsive in the Intensive Care Unit. Which of the following would be most appropriate to educate the family on the rationale for the benefits of this treatment?

A patient sustained a right hip fracture and is non-weight bearing. In which position should a wheelchair be positioned to BEST ensure maximum ease and safety in transferring the patient?

During a posture examination, a patient is documented as exhibiting an anterior pelvic tilt secondary to muscle tightness. Which of the following muscles would need to be targeted for stretching?

A patient is recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke. During physical therapy interventions, they have progressed to being independent with static standing balance activities with feet shoulder width apart. Which of the following would be LEAST challenging for them in progression of balance interventions?

A patient has an order for 50% partial weight bearing status post R. hip surgery. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate to maintain this precaution?

Upon reassessment by the PTA, a patient is exhibiting weakness with MMT of their wrist extensors. This could be documented as weakness in their

During treatment of a patient, a Physical Therapist Assistant notes point tenderness with palpation posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus. Which of the following structures could be documented as exhibiting point tenderness?

A nurse educator is reviewing the indications for a chest tube and drainage system with a group of medical nurses. What indications should the nurses identify? (Select all that apply)