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A PTA is performing an ergonomic assessment of a desk worker.  Which item below is NOT associated with proper sitting desk ergonomics?

Mark ALL of the landmarks below that a plumb line would pass through when assessing NEUTRAL posture in the saggittal plane:

Which statement below is TRUE regarding clinician positioning during bed mobility training?

Which principle below is LEAST applicable to bed mobility training?

An 88 year old patient is being treated in home health physical therapy.  The patient has a history of dyspnea (difficulty breathing) from smoking presents and presents with an O2 saturation of 91% at rest.  Which answer below reflects the BEST approach for the treating PTA to interpret this value before proceeding with exercise?

The nurse is performing the health history interview for a new client. Which statement is true in relation to proper collection of that information?

The nurse asks the client the following question:  “Do you have any skin changes on your face? Can you describe them, and are they new?”  Which type of questioning technique is being used by the nurse?

When describing the diagnostic technique of percussion, which statement is an accurate representation of that skill?

The nurse needs to assess bowel sounds. Which technique should the nurse use?

The nurse is preparing to assess a client with a productive cough. Which action is most important before and after the assessment?