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During the application of passive range of motion you note that your patient’s calf and hamstrings are touching each other.  What type of end-feel is this considered and which motion is described?

The WB status of a patient after a THR varies depending on the way the prosthesis is implanted.  Which of the following statements is not true?

A patient was diagnosed with a pelvic fracture in the ER on Sunday afternoon. Her MD saw her this morning and referred her to PT. Your CI is quizzing you on the possible medical complications that can occur following a pelvic fracture, and ensuring you understand that no interventions should one be suspected. Which of the following symptoms correlate with the most common complication following a pelvic fracture? Select all that apply.

What specialized lymphocytes secrete perforins to lyse cell membranes of virus-infected cells?

A PTA employed in an acute care hospital works with a patient on bed mobility activities.  The PTA would like to incorporate a strengthening activity for the hip extensors that will improve the patient’s ability to independently reposition in bed, however, the patient does not have adequate strength to perform bridging.  The MOST appropriate exercise activity is:

A patient suffered a major MVA in which her knee was forced into the dashboard.  The patient is in the maximum-protection phase of rehabilitation following surgery to repair the ligamentous injury to her knee.  Which of the following exercises is most appropriate during this phase of rehab?

Myotomal weakness in L2-4 would be most evident in which of the following muscle/muscles?

Who may perform? Select all that apply. Discharging a patient from Physical Therapy

A patient is limited in passive ankle dorsiflexion when the knee is flexed, and is equally limited when the knee is extended.  The MOST logical explanation is:

Your patient suffered a patellar fracture.  Which of the following is least appropriate in late rehab?