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An effect of dehydration when interstitial fluid loss manifests as loss of skin elasticity. 

Choose the correct proportion of water to body weight to be expected in a healthy adult’s body:

In respiratory acidosis there is an increase in: 

BONUS – worth 3 points.  Describe the effects of either hypocalcemia or hypercalcemia.  Choose one.  Tell me which one you are describing and give at least three signs, symptoms, or effects of the one you chose from our chapter reading and our narrated PowerPoint.

You and Doc are headed to evaluate a lame thoroughbred. This horse is known to be fractious, and Doc has multiple scars to prove it. You are attempting to restrain the horse. Which of the following is appropriate?

 Describe how information from other disciplines (OT, Nursing, SLP) may affect your treatment session. Be Specific!!

Describe informed consent, who obtains it and how it is obtained. 

Describe in your own words the importance of documentation as it relates to the following:    Quality of patient care   Legal report of patient care   Reimbursement

A PTA can obtain the patient’s signature on the informed consent form.

Which of the following BEST describes the PTA’s role in the initial evaluation?