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A patient with recent right transtibial amputation is being seen by the physical therapist assistant. Based on the data below, what should the PRIMARY focus be on the visit: Hip: -10 degrees extension to 90 degrees flexion with MMT 3/5 in available range Knee: -30 degrees extension to 100 degrees flexion with MMT 3+/5 in available range Max assistance for all transfers Unable to stand to attempt hopping-style gait

A physical therapist assistant is working with a child who as persistence of the symmetrical tonic neck reflex (STNR). What should the physical therapist assistant do to facilitate the child’s ability to maintain the quadruped position?

Prevention of excessive pressure on the tibial crest in the socket is accomplished through inclusion of:

A physical therapist assistant is working with a patient who is using a prosthetic after a transtibial amputation. During the session, the patient reports the prosthetic feels loose. The physical therapist assistant should recommend:

For a patient with Down syndrome, the plan of care includes promoting increased muscle tone. Which intervention should the physical therapist assistant perform to meet this goal?

A parent brings a 2 month old baby to the clinic with a diagnosis of developmental delay. Parent explains to PTA that the baby cries while put on tummy, so tummy time is rarely done. PTA explains to the parent that tummy time is MOST important because:

A parent brings a 2 month old baby to the clinic with a diagnosis of developmental delay. Parent explains to PTA that the baby cries while put on tummy, so tummy time is rarely done. PTA explains to the parent that tummy time is MOST important because:

That a favorable court decision will be likely to remedy an injury is an element of standing.

A patient receives a transfemoral amputation. Orders from the physician include residual limb shaping using a soft dressing. Which is appropriate for the PTA to use to shape the residual limb:

  A patient is being treated by the physical therapist assistant after a transtibial amputation. Prior activities included competing as a sprinter in the 100 yard dash. Which type of prosthetic foot would be most appropriate for this patient: