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A PTA is working with a patient who has been diagnosed with emphasyma.  The PTA monitors respiratory rate and records 24 breaths per minute.  What term is used to most accurately define this patient’s respiratory rate?

A 25 year-old female is referred to PT with a chief complaint of pain over the medial epicondyle of the (L) elbow.  This condition is most likely which of the following?

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 PTA is performing prosthetic training for a patient with a left transtibial amputation.  Which of the following is most representative of the verbal instructions that should be given to the patient for ascending the stairs?

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?

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 PTA is performing prosthetic training for a patient with a left transtibial amputation.  Which of the following is most representative of the verbal instructions that should be given to the patient for ascending the stairs?

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?