The physical therapist assistant has 2 patients in the gym f…

The physical therapist assistant has 2 patients in the gym for treatment at the same time. One patient is being seen for exercise using a 2-pound weight and gait training with a youth size-rolling walker. The second patient is being seen for gait training with a tall rolling walker. To maintain standard precautions during the treatment session, what precautions should the assistant take?

The physical therapist assistant’s caseload includes several…

The physical therapist assistant’s caseload includes several patient on isolation precautions. He is treating the patients in their rooms and documenting between patients at the nursing station. Which of the following hand washing procedures would be most appropriate?

You are assisting a patient with a complete T12 spinal cord…

You are assisting a patient with a complete T12 spinal cord injury who uses a manual wheelchair. The patient needs to transfer from the wheelchair to a mat table that is 2 inches higher than the wheelchair seat. The patient has good upper body strength and has been independent with level transfers. What transfer technique should you recommend?