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A stroke is also known as a myocardial infarction. True or False.

When performing resistive D1 extension of the LE, the patient is strengthening LE muscles. Which one of the following muscles BEST describe those being strengthened?

After review of the POC, the PTA is to perform D1 flexion to the UE. Which of the following are the CORRECT joint positions of the D1 flexion pattern?

The clinician places a series of various objects of differing weights in a patient’s hand. The patient is asked if (s)he can identify which object is heaviest and lightest. This sensory test would be referred to as:

A short-term goal for a patient with a neurological deficit is as follows: “The patient will transfer from tall kneeling to half kneeling with supervision in 2 weeks to improve mobility skills from the floor.” Activities that work toward this goal are MOST likely classified as:

Which of the following common motor programming deficits are noted in a patient with a R parietal lobe CVA?

A patient with heart failure presents with swollen legs and difficulty breathing. What is the MOST likely cause of these symptoms based on system interactions?

A patient recovering from a stroke is showing signs of apathy, poor motivation, and emotional flatness. What psychological condition should the PTA consider may be contributing to their behavior?

If a patient has a modified Ashworth score of 2, what degree of tone do they demonstrate?

A PTA works on mat activities to improve bed mobility and dressing independence with a patient diagnosed with C7 complete tetraplegia.  Preserving tightness of which muscle groups would MOST benefit the patient’s functional protential?