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Which of the following is NOT associated with the tetralogy of Fallot?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is working with a patient that has uncontrolled hypertension on bed mobility and the proper way to transfer supine to sitting. Which of the following approaches would be of greatest benefit to this patient in avoiding dramatic increases in BP and stress on their heart?

A physical therapist assistant (PTA) is treating a patient on cardiac medication in the home health setting. What are the effects of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor on the heart and cardiovascular system?

A progressive disease that causes ulcers of the legs and feet secondary to a lack of oxygen to tissue is known as an

A patient presents to an outpatient physical therapy clinic with a diagnosis of “Mild” Mitral Valve stenosis. Which of the following would be LEAST likely implemented as an intervention in their plan of care?

Rheumatic fever is associated with which microorganism?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is educating a patient in the intensive care unit one-day status-post myocardial infarction on the importance of basic mobility training instead of bed-rest during recovery. Which of the following explanations is MOST appropriate for this patient?

If you are having an evaluation of muscle function in a clinic you would expect that a technician would insert a needle electrode into the muscle being tested.

What is the best base estimate of a MET? (One MET=sleeping)

To properly test grip strength, which combination would be best practice, given it is placed at grip position two (2)?