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The physical therapy plan of care calls for patient to receive warm whirlpool for wound care of a pressure wound on the calcaneus.  Which temperature is  the best for this procedure? 

A PTA has demonstrated and instructed the appropriate technique to perform stand pivot transfers from the wheelchair to the mat for a patient who sustained a right CVA.  This will be the patient’s first session for transfer training.  Which statement reflects the most correct verbal cues / instruction for this transfer? 

A PTA is preparing to use massage as part of the treatment plan for a patient with an adductor strain.  What is the most appropriate action by the PTA prior to starting the treatment? 

The physical therapy plan of care calls for patient to receive warm whirlpool for wound care of a pressure wound on the calcaneus.  Which temperature is  the best for this procedure? 

A patient has been referred to PT with Syme’s amputation.  Which of these best describes the structures removed and level of the procedure?

A PTA is performing gait training with a patient who is rehabilitating from an ORIF repair of a fractured femoral neck.  The patient is non weight bearing on the involved side.  What is the most appropriate gait pattern for this patient to use?

Thoracic outlet syndrome involves compression of the brachial plexus within which of the following structures?

A PTA is performing phonophoresis on a patient diagnosed with impingement syndrome in the shoulder.  In preparation, the PTA palpates the insertion of the tendon that is affected.  Which bony landmark best corresponds to this site?

A patient has been referred to PT with Syme’s amputation.  Which of these best describes the structures removed and level of the procedure?

A PTA is performing gait training with a patient who is rehabilitating from an ORIF repair of a fractured femoral neck.  The patient is non weight bearing on the involved side.  What is the most appropriate gait pattern for this patient to use?