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A patient is having trouble moving in the frontal plane.  Which of the following exercises would help the patient with this problem?

What aids in the movement of lymph through the body?

Which of the following are indications for a patient to undergo a Total Hip Replacement procedure?

You are asked to work with a hospital patient who had a recent ®hip ORIF.   Which of the following exercises are most appropriate at this phase of rehab?

Your patient suffered a traumatic injury to the left leg, which included peripheral nerve damage to the tibial nerve.  Which of the following muscles do you expect to be weak upon MMT?

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: