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A PTA is giving a patient instructions for the care of their custom-fit compression garment. The PTA makes all of the following recommendations EXCEPT

Because a rebound increase in pain can occur after the initial application of high-force traction, it is generally recommended that traction force be kept low for the initial treatment and then be gradually increased until maximum benefit is obtained.

A patient is receiving a home cervical traction unit with a head halter.  The patient asks about what do with their dentures.  The BEST response by the PTA is to instruct the patient to:

Patient recently received a home traction unit and reports improvement of chronic low back pain. The patient’s treatment plan in the clinic should include all of the following EXCEPT:

A patient is receiving cervical traction using the Saunders Head Halter.  What angle of pull will provide the maximal amount of separation of the lower intervertebral foramina?

In a patient with a resting blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg, blood pressure and heart rate should be checked after application of cervical traction, and treatment should be discontinued if systolic or diastolic blood pressure increases by more than ____ mm Hg or if heart rate increases by more than ____ beats/min.

Given the options below, which modality (or form of) increases the temperature of fat tissue?

A patient receiving non-thermal pulsed short-wave diathermy (PSWD) complains that they do not feel any sensation under the drum. The BEST response by the PTA is to:

When performing compression bandaging for a transtibial amputation, the PTA 

Chose the correct settings for a patient using an Intermittent Compression Pump with resting vital signs of: BP: 138/68 mmHg, HR: 74 bpm, and temperature of 97.8 degrees.