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After performing a wound inspection, a physical therapist assistant documents the exudate from a patient’s wound as serous. Based on the documentation, which color BEST describes this type of exudate?

A physical therapist assistant performs gait training with a child who has cerebral palsy. The assistant would like to utilize a reverse walker to help with the patient’s gait impairments. Which of the following impairments best illustrates the PRIMARY rationale for prescribing a reverse walker instead of a traditional walker?

During a treatment session, a patient makes a culturally insensitive remark that the physical therapist assistant feels is offensive. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the assistant to take?

A physical therapist assistant performs autolytic debridement in an attempt to remove nonviable tissue from a Stage 4 pressure injury. Autolytic debridement removes necrotic tissue by using which of the following methods?

A patient sustained a non-displaced fracture of the proximal humerus. Which of the following clinical finding would provide the BEST support for the patient being cleared to perform active-assisted exercise?

A 13-year-old girl sustained a grade III anterior cruciate ligament sprain while playing soccer and is concerned about the future impact of the injury on her athletic career. As she considers the possibility of having anterior cruciate reconstruction, which of the following factors would have the GREATEST influence on her candidacy for surgery?

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient with a tibial plateau fracture that is currently partial weight bearing. During the treatment session, the physical therapist directs the assistant to instruct the patient to ascend and descend stairs using bilateral canes. Assuming the patient falls during the training session, which individual would be MOST liable for the incident?

A physical therapist assistant suspects that a patient being treated for shin splints may actually have chronic exertional compartment syndrome. Where should the assistant palpate to assess if perfusion to the foot has been affected?

A physical therapist assistant asks a patient to raise one hand to indicate that they felt a Semmes-Weinstein monofilament contacting their skin. Which situation would BEST support this type of testing procedure?

A physician orders a nasogastric tube for a patient admitted to the hospital. Which of the following indications does NOT accurately describe a potential use of the nasogastric tube?