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?
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The physical therapy plan of care calls for patient to recei…
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. W…
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 reha…
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 brachia…
Thoracic outlet syndrome involves compression of the brachial plexus within which of the following structures?
A PTA is performing phonophoresis on a patient diagnosed wit…
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. W…
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 reha…
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?
A patient reports he is taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammator…
A patient reports he is taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) 3 x / day. What common side effect for this drug type should the PTA observe for?
A PTA is working with a 32 year old patient diagnosed with t…
A PTA is working with a 32 year old patient diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. The patient begins to complain of dizziness and lightheadedness. The PTA assists the patient to sit in a chair and begins to monitor vital signs. The patient’s respiratory rate is10 breaths per min, pulse rate of 45 beats, and blood pressure of 115/85. Which statement is most accurate?