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A physical therapist assistant treats a patient on the neonatal intensive care unit. The therapist should adhere to all of the following guidelines when treating neonate except:

A physical therapist assistant initiates ultrasound using water immersion to the distal calf of a patient rehabilitating from a motor vehicle accident. The therapist has previously administered ultrasound using direct contact, 1 MHz frequency at 1.2 W/cm2 for five minutes. In order to maintain the same amount of tissue heating as originally used with the direct contact technique the therapist should:

A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital treats a patient diagnosed with liver disease. The therapist notes that the patient’s skin and eyes appear to have a yellow tint. Which of the following conditions is most consistent with this type of clinical presentation?

A 140-pound female diagnosed with cervical dysfunction is referred to physical therapy for mechanical spinal traction. The physical therapist assistant administers the traction in a supine positon. What percentage of body weight would be the most appropriate parameter for treatment in the cervical spine?

A PTA employed in a home health agency often uses newspapers as barrier when setting down her equipment bag in a patient’s home. Which of the following actions would serve as the most acceptable disposal technique for the newspaper?

A local retailer develops plans to build a ramp what will allow individuals with disabilities to access the store. When designing the actual ramp, what is the minimum recommended width?

In preparation for ambulation activities a physical therapist order orthoses for a patient with a complete L3 spinal cord injury. The patient is three months status post injury and has had an unremarkable recovery. Which of the following orthoses would be the most appropriate?

A physical therapist assistant orders a wheelchair with anti-tip tubes for a patient in preparation for discharge from a rehabilitation hospital. Which patient would most significantly benefit from this option?

A PTA attempts to revive a patient in cardiac arrest. The therapist would like to use an automated external defibrillation (AED) unit, however is aware that the patient has a pacemaker. The most appropriate action is to:

A physical therapist assistant uses water as a coupling agent for ultrasound by immersing a patient’s foot in a basin of water. What is the most appropriate distance between the transducer and the surface of the foot during treatment?