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A 30 y.o. patient is unable to elevate their right scapula after a work related injury 2 weeks ago. Which of the following nerves would MOST likely be involved?

When observing a patient ambulating, a therapist notes that the patient’s gait has the following characteristics: narrow base of support, short step length bilaterally, decreased trunk rotation, and decreased arm swing. This gait pattern is often observed in patients with a diagnosis of:

While performing manual muscle testing (MMT), a Physical Therapist Assistant has determined the test needs to be completed with gravity eliminated. What is the BEST possible grade the patient can achieve?

During gait training with a patient, a Physical Therapist Assistant is instructing a pattern of right crutch, left foot, left crutch, right foot. Which of the following crutch pattern is being instructed?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is working with a 75 y.o. patient who is two weeks post Myocardial Infarction. Baseline vital signs are measured as follows: BP 120/72, HR 72 bpm, RR 14. After initiating exercise on the Nu Step for a few minutes, the patients RPE is 6 out of 20, BP 132/70, HR 80 bpm, and RR 20. How should the therapist proceed?

Which of the following would be an indication for use of intermittent pelvic/lumbar traction?

A Physical Therapist Assistant notes excessive movement when applying a varus stress to a patient’s knee joint. How would the therapist document this finding?

A Physical Therapist Assistant notes drainage from a surgical wound and documents it as serous. The MOST likely color of the exudate is:

A Physical Therapist Assistant is working with a patient who sustained a knee sprain. Which of the following muscle group strengthening interventions would be of MOST benefit in the early stages of treatment to prevent excessive posterior tibial translation?

A Physical Therapist Assistant working with a patient who sustained burns to both hips and knees on proper positioning when resting and sleeping. Which of the following recommendations is the MOST appropriate for this patient?