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CLO 11: A 76-year old male is 2 weeks status post (L)THR, per the POC as per the supervising PT, you are currently seeing the pt for hip rehabilitation. The pt develops an acute case of sciatica and piriformis syndrome on the (L) LE. The supervising PT then asks you to add piriformis stretches to this pt’s current THR program. What is the most appropriate course of action?

CLO 5: The loss of blood supply to a body part is called:

CLO 11: Which of the following is considered to be the acceptable normal value for adult blood pressure that will allow for a safe PT treatment session to begin?

CLO 5: During ROM what does stabilization do?

CLO 5: The important thing to remember when working with a patient that has an indwelling catheter is that as the PTA, you should:

CLO 5: A shortening or tightening of skin, muscle, fascia or joint capsule that prevents normal movement or flexibility of the involved structure is referred to as ___?

CLO 2: A therapist guards a patient ambulating on level surfaces. The patient has left lower extremity weakness and uses a hemiwalker for all ambulation activities. The most appropriate therapist position while guarding the patient is?

CLO 5: Which of the following is not an oxygen delivery method?

CLO 5: What is end-feel?

CLO 11: A PTA prepares to treat a hospital inpatient 5 days status post TKR. While getting the patient out of bed the PTA notices bloody discolored drainage soaking through the bandage covering the patient’s incision. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the PTA to take?