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A PTA is testing a patient’s hip extensor strength by having the patient move from standing to sitting.  What type of contraction occurs in the hip extensors during this movement?

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? 

A seven year old patient sustained a partial thickness burn to the bottom of his foot and heel area. When teaching this patient stretching exercise, greatest emphasis should be placed on having the patient move his foot toward which direction? 

While walking down the hall, a PTA is able to overhear two other therapists discussing another patient’s case in the nearby charting area.  The most appropriate action for the PTA is?

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?