A physical therapist assistant examines data obtained during…

A physical therapist assistant examines data obtained during a series of pulmonary function tests. The therapist is able to determine that the patient’s vital capacity was recorded as 5,000 mL, however, is not able to locate a value for inspiratory capacity. Based on the recorded value for vital capacity, which number would be most representative of the patient’s inspiratory capacity?

A physical therapist assistant initiates ultrasound using wa…

A physical therapist assistant initiates ultrasound using water immersion to the distal calf of a patient rehabilitating from a motor vehicle accident. The therapist has previously administered ultrasound using direct contact, 1 MHz frequency at 1.2 W/cm2 for five minutes. In order to maintain the same amount of tissue heating as originally used with the direct contact technique the therapist should:

A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hos…

A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital treats a patient diagnosed with liver disease. The therapist notes that the patient’s skin and eyes appear to have a yellow tint. Which of the following conditions is most consistent with this type of clinical presentation?

A 140-pound female diagnosed with cervical dysfunction is re…

A 140-pound female diagnosed with cervical dysfunction is referred to physical therapy for mechanical spinal traction. The physical therapist assistant administers the traction in a supine positon. What percentage of body weight would be the most appropriate parameter for treatment in the cervical spine?