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The Physical Therapist Assistant is monitoring a patient exercising on the treadmill. After five minutes of aerobic exercise the Physical Therapist Assistant notes a decrease in the patient’s heart rate. Which one of the following would be the MOST appropriate action? 

Which one of the following BEST determines the extent of the risk of infection used during patient interactions?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding contractures?

A patient injured in a motorcycle accident had to undergo an amputation of the left lower leg 2 inches below the tibial tuberosity. The Physical Therapist Assistant is instructed to teach this patient how to utilize crutches. The Physical Therapist Assistant should explain to the patient that the center of mass has changed, and this will affect the patient’s balance. Which of the following BEST describes how the center of mass changed?

A Student Physical Therapist Assistant is performing a one man transfer on a patient diagnosed with a Right Total Hip Arthroplasty (posterior approach) who has weakness of the right lower extremity. The SPTA has the patient place their hands on the armrests of the chair. The SPTA flexes their knees and bends at the waist and asks the patient to assist with gently rocking forward and backward prior to raising up. As the patient gets to their feet, the SPTA asks the patient to step towards the patient’s left while the SPTA turns while keeping their feet firmly planted.   Which one of the following set of instructions would the SPTA provide to a family member to perform this transfer at home?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is treating a patient diagnosed with a Right tibial fracture. According to the plan of care the Physical Therapist Assistant is to begin transfer training with Toe Touch Weight Bearing on the Right lower extremity.  This would mean the patient should:

A Physical Therapist Assistant suspects that a patient has orthostatic hypotension. What does this mean to the PTA?

Which one of the following gait patterns provides the LEAST amount of stability if the patient has a balance deficit & weakness?

Based on the following picture, what recommendations might a PTA make to make the patient more comfortable and safe in the wheelchair?