During a therapy session, a patient becomes short of breath. The PTA’s FIRST response should be to:
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When implementing a therapeutic exercise program for an elde…
When implementing a therapeutic exercise program for an elderly patient, the PTA should prioritize:
A patient using a walker demonstrates forward trunk flexion…
A patient using a walker demonstrates forward trunk flexion and difficulty lifting the device. What is the BEST initial modification?
For a patient learning to ascend stairs with crutches after…
For a patient learning to ascend stairs with crutches after a lower extremity injury, the correct instruction is:
When a patient expresses anxiety about their ability to perf…
When a patient expresses anxiety about their ability to perform a new mobility skill, the PTA should:
When a patient exhibits signs of psychological distress duri…
When a patient exhibits signs of psychological distress during a therapy session, the PTA should:
In assessing a patient’s ability to perform ADLs post-stroke…
In assessing a patient’s ability to perform ADLs post-stroke, the PTA should focus on:
When documenting a patient’s progress in rehabilitation, the…
When documenting a patient’s progress in rehabilitation, the PTA should include:
The correct technique for a PTA assisting with passive range…
The correct technique for a PTA assisting with passive range of motion exercises for a stiff shoulder includes:
When adjusting crutches for a patient, the elbow flexion ang…
When adjusting crutches for a patient, the elbow flexion angle should be at: