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A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient in a traditional bench press exercise using free weights. Which modification would be the MOST beneficial to limit the amount of stress placed on the anterior capsule of the shoulder?

A physical therapist assistant treats a one-month-old infant. During the treatment session the physical therapist assistant strokes the cheek of the infant causing the infant to turn its mouth towards the stimulus. This action is utilized to assess the:

A 61-year-old male referred to physical therapy complains of an excessive cough, sputum production, and shortness of breath. The patient indicates that he has been bothered by some combination of these symptoms for over 10 years. The patient’s present condition is MOST indicative of:

A physical therapist assistant attempts to select an assistive device for a patient rehabilitating from a traumatic brain injury. The patient is occasionally impulsive, however, has fair standing balance and good upper and lower extremity strength. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate assistive device?

A physical therapist assistant prepares to administer iontophoresis over the anterior surface of a patient’s knee. The physical therapist assistant would like to keep the current density low in order to avoid skin irritation. Which of the listed parameters would BEST accomplish the stated objective?

A physical therapist assistant works with a patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following clinical findings would the physical therapist assistant expect to identify?

A physical therapist assistant transports a patient in a wheelchair to the parallel bars in preparation for ambulation activities. The patient is status post abdominal surgery and has not ambulated in over two weeks. The MOST appropriate action to facilitate ambulation is:

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient diagnosed with spinal stenosis. As part of the treatment program the patient lies prone on a treatment plinth with a hot pack draped over the low back. The MOST effective method to monitor the patient while using the hot pack is:

A patient four weeks status post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction questions a physical therapist assistant as to why he is still partial weight bearing. An acceptable rationale is:

A physical therapist assistant observes a patient status post transfemoral amputation lying in supine with a pillow positioned under the residual limb. This position results in the patient being MOST susceptible to a: