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EW is a 38-year-old female with a history of diabetes, and is currently on insulin. During her rehabilitation session, she starts complaining about feeling dizzy and nauseous, and is physically sweating and shaking.  What is the likely cause of her symptoms?

Jeff has returned to PT department after being discharged home from ACL surgery, he is using axillary crutches for transfers and gait safety. Jeff is complaining of pain in his arm and hand along the radial nerve distribution in his R UE. The PTA suspects that ___________.

Don is a patient that has diabetes and peripheral neuropathy and demonstrates poor balance and safety because he moves quickly and does not always regain his balance quickly. What would be the best option to improve Don’s safety?

A manager’s operation had sales this period of $89,775.  Last period sales were $85,500.  What was the manager’s percentage sales increase for this period when compared to last period?

The PTA is working with Mr. Styles on 3 point step through gait with a RW S/P TKA. Mr. Styles is able to perform the step through gait pattern but sometimes reverts to step to and requires occasional VC to perform the activity correctly. What stage of motor learning is Mr. Styles functioning at?

You are preparing a wheelchair user for reentry to her job, and she informs you that she must be able to use the elevator and turn in small spaces to get into her office. Of the following what is the best skill to have her practice?

The width of the WC is determined by___________ to determine if the WC will fit the patients home.

Based on the video Please list at least 5 safety concerns . IMG 0527 1 MOV.mp4

The PTA is treating a patient that is 5 days post op for a CABG x 4. The patient is making slow progress, but does not tolerate being OOB for more than 30 minutes at a time. The PTA is concerned about pressure areas and knows bony prominences that are at risk for skin breakdown in supine position are all except. 

A manager pays $5,000 per month plus 2% of total monthly sales to the owner of the building that houses the manager’s restaurant. How much will the manager have to pay to her the landlord in a month in which her operation’s total sales were $80,000?