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A physical therapist assistant attempts to select an assistive device for a patient rehabilitating from a traumatic brain injury. The patient is occasionally impulsive, however, has fair standing balance and good upper and lower extremity strength. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate assistive device?

A physical therapist assistant prepares to administer iontophoresis over the anterior surface of a patient’s knee. The physical therapist assistant would like to keep the current density low in order to avoid skin irritation. Which of the listed parameters would BEST accomplish the stated objective?

A physical therapist assistant works with a patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following clinical findings would the physical therapist assistant expect to identify?

A physical therapist assistant transports a patient in a wheelchair to the parallel bars in preparation for ambulation activities. The patient is status post abdominal surgery and has not ambulated in over two weeks. The MOST appropriate action to facilitate ambulation is:

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient diagnosed with spinal stenosis. As part of the treatment program the patient lies prone on a treatment plinth with a hot pack draped over the low back. The MOST effective method to monitor the patient while using the hot pack is:

A patient four weeks status post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction questions a physical therapist assistant as to why he is still partial weight bearing. An acceptable rationale is:

A physical therapist assistant observes a patient status post transfemoral amputation lying in supine with a pillow positioned under the residual limb. This position results in the patient being MOST susceptible to a:

A physical therapist assistant administers the Six-Minute Walk Test to a 65-year-old male with reduced aerobic capacity. Which of the following BEST describes a limitation of the selected test?

A patient refuses physical therapy services after being transported to the gym. The physical therapist assistant explains the potential consequences of refusing treatment, however, the patient does not reconsider. The MOST appropriate initial action is:

A patient diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome works on weight shifting activities while standing in the parallel bars. The PRIMARY objective of this activity is to improve: