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Which one of the following would NOT be considered a purpose for the use of a vertical stander?

What drug-related concern increases risk for falls, dizziness, and confusion in aging adults?

The child with increased extensor tone in the LEs will tend to __________:

A PTA is working with a 4-year-old pt. diagnosed with CP.  The POC includes a mat program to prepare the pt. for ambulation.  Which of the following positions would be the most challenging for the patient from a stability standpoint?

A PTA is treating a 5-year-old patient diagnosed with CP.  The PTA is having the patient move from sitting on heels to the tall kneeling position. What stage of motor control is demonstrated with this activity?

The PTA is reviewing the initial evaluation of a patient.  The PT documents a positive Vertebral Artery Test.  What cervical motion is NOT a part of this test?

Which one of the following is NOT a physiological effect of aging?

A physical therapist assistant is following the plan of care (POC) to provide gait training and exercise for a patient who is insulin dependent. Upon entering the patient’s hospital room and reviewing the medical record the PTA notes that the patients blood glucose level is 310 mg/dL. What is the PTA’s BEST course of action?

Which one of the following would be considered an alternative to a physical restraint?

A patient presents with complaints that the medial aspect of her forearm  is numb.  Based on this information, which of the following nerve roots is MOST likely affected?