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A PTA attempts to measure hip flexion range of motion with a patient positioned in supine but with the knee in an extended/straight position. What is the primary factor limiting range of motion in this position?

Tariffs are taxes imposed on _________________.

What do growth in standard of living, low unemployment, low inflation, and a sustainable balance of trade all share in common?

Which intervention would assist in establishing locomotion for a patient with cerebral palsy?

Consider the following figure. In this relatively successful economy, the Solow growth rate is 4% per year.   Figure: AD/AS In Equilibrium   The value of X in the current economy is ___________________. If spending growth were 15% in this economy, the inflation rate in the long run would become _________________, assuming the Solow growth rate stays fixed?

You have a family of a 13-year-old that comes to the clinic who has been struggling with some anxiety with his ADHD-inattentive. His family is asking about non-stimulant options for his ADHD-inattentive. Which medication is an option you can discuss with the family. 

You have received orders for treatment of a 26 y/o with Sciatic nerve compression. Which muscles are most likely to be affected?

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Regina is a student PTA taking a Practicum course. Her Clinical Instructor has asked her to identify all appropriate patients on today’s schedule so that Regina can practice her MMT skills. Which patient is appropriate for Regina to practice MMT on?  

A 10-week-old infant is treated in the emergency department with  3 days of rhinorrhea, congestion, and cough. Siblings are ill, and the infant is unable to breastfeed. In the emergency department, the infant is treated with nasal suctioning and  blow by oxygen at 100%. The vitals are:  Temperature: 99.2 °F Heart rate: 178 beats/min Respirations: 65 breaths/min Oxygen saturation: 92% (on room air) Albuterol is given for wheezing but has no effect on reducing the wheezing. A chest x-ray is ordered. The infant improves slightly with a decreased respiratory rate but still has significant nasal congestion. Rapid laboratory testing for respiratory viral panels is positive for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The infant is admitted to the pediatric unit for ongoing care. Which of the following complication does the nurse anticipate?  (select all that apply)