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(CLO 5)A PTA positions a patient in preparation for postural drainage. Which of the following lung segments would not require the foot of the bed to be elevated?

A replacement of a body part is clinically referred to as a __? 

(CLO 5)Contractures in a residual limb can be due to which of the following ___?

(CLO 11)When performing manual postural drainage for your patient in the rehab setting, which of the following tasks is least appropriate for the PTA to perform? 

A PTA is exercising a patient following the protocol for inpatient cardiac program.  Which of the following are examples of appropriate activities for this client?    

(CLO 13)As a patient’s episode of care comes to an end, we must determine whether the patient needs additional PT services or is ready for discharge. Which of the following is the best method of determining a patient’s readiness for discharge?       

(CLO 5)A burn that involves complete destruction of all tissue with possible muscle and bone involvement is __? 

Children diagnosed with CP typically have problems reaching motor milestones because __?

Characteristics of chronic venous insufficiency ulcers include which of the following __?

(CLO 11)On an EKG, an ST depression or inverted T wave it is usually an indication of decreased perfusion/ ischemia. In the clinic setting, what is the best PTA course of action should they notice this EKG change during exercise?