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A Physical Therapist Assistant notes drainage from a surgical wound and documents it as serous. The MOST likely color of the exudate is:

A Physical Therapist Assistant is working with a patient who sustained a knee sprain. Which of the following muscle group strengthening interventions would be of MOST benefit in the early stages of treatment to prevent excessive posterior tibial translation?

A Physical Therapist Assistant working with a patient who sustained burns to both hips and knees on proper positioning when resting and sleeping. Which of the following recommendations is the MOST appropriate for this patient?

A patient with type 2 diabetes gives herself insulin injections as part of her therapy. What should be the best action if she displays signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?

A patient with a C7 spinal cord injury is receiving physical therapy interventions while supine on a treatment table.  They begin to complain of a pounding headache and blurred vision while exhibiting diaphoresis, piloerection, nasal congestion, and increased anxiety. The most immediate action should be to:

A Physical Therapist Assistant is educating a patient on the rationale for manual therapy in their plan of care. Which of the following is the BEST explanation when describing the physiologic effects of massage?

The communities Sg, Fr, and Pp represent succession from early to late as shown. Thus, as succession proceeds the biodiversity of the community

A patient is recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke. During physical therapy interventions, they have progressed to being independent with static standing balance activities with feet shoulder width apart. Which of the following would be LEAST challenging for them in progression of balance interventions?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is working with a patient that is status-post total hip arthroplasty with a glued surgical incision. During treatment, they note purulent exudate draining from the incision. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate response from the therapist?

A nurse educator is reviewing the indications for a chest tube and drainage system with a group of medical nurses. What indications should the nurses identify? (Select all that apply)