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CLO 11: While performing sidelying to sitting with an 86-year-old suffering from pneumonia, the pt complains of feeling very dizzy and disoriented. What is the best course of action for the PTA to take?

CLO 2: List the 3 precautions for a THR patient

CLO 8: What is the federal law that protects health care related information in the US?

CLO 5: Which muscles should be given special consideration when PROM is performed?

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 ___?