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CLO 8 Your patient today seems a bit “out of sorts”. He is talking but not really making sense. What kinds of questions would you ask to check on this patient’s arousal, mentation or cognition status?  __?

CLO 23Your supervising therapist informs you about a new patient that currently works two jobs and is being treated for low back pain 6/10. Due to patient’s work schedule and inability to pay their co-pay frequently, the supervising therapist and patient came to an agreement to be seen 1-2 times a week with emphasis on becoming independent with an HEP program to aid with reducing low back pain. Which would be the most appropriate treatment provided by the PTA?

CLO 1Following amputation of a lower extremity, surgeons have several options for post-surgical dressings. What is the primary reason a recent amputation requires a specific type of dressing?   

CLO 19Skills considered to be vital to an individual’s independent living are referred to as ___? 

CLO 15Today your schedule includes a new patient assigned by your supervising PT. The patient is an elderly gentleman from Germany who is visiting family in the US. Upon your introduction, you realize the patient is speaking in German. What is the best course of action? __?

CLO 1A burn injury that has destroyed the epidermis and caused mild to moderate damage to the papillary layer of the dermis is referred to __?    

CLO 6An infant displaying normal motor development should be able to sit up with back straight and head control by what age_?

CLO 8Which one of the following is used to assess heart rate, rhythm, conduction delays and coronary perfusion __?

 CLO 9Aerobic exercise is most beneficial for which of the following conditions?

CLO 12In physical therapy patient management typically includes 6 steps. Of those 6 steps, which step is appropriate for the PTA scope of work in the rehab setting?