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Patient is a 46-year-old male, s/p transfemoral amputation with a hx of morbid obesity, depression, and diabetes. Pt was participating with physical therapy services for approximately two weeks; however, he has exhausted his medical benefits and can’t afford out of pocket expenses. Social services have arranged a pro bono program at your facility, so he can continue physical therapy. This is an example that can result from the impact of?

(CLO 7)A decreased HR and BP during exercise is considered a possible side effect when a patient is prescribed which of the following?

(CLO 6)The phase of psychosocial adaptation in which an individual has fully assimilated his or her activity limitations from disability into a new cohesive self is referred to as __?

(CLO 7)What type of medication is used for immediate relief of break-through symptoms of bronchoconstriction for patients with asthma?

In pediatric settings, a PTA must understand that play is important. Which of the following statements indicate how play can be a functional tool?

Today your schedule includes a new patient assigned by your supervising PT. The patient is an elderly gentleman from Germany who is visiting family in the US. Upon your introduction, you realize the patient is speaking in German. What is the best course of action? __?

The framework for understanding and categorizing health conditions and patient problems setting clear definitions is called __?

Burn management may include all of the following except __?

(CLO 5)What is the best environment for wound healing?  

A bluish color of the skin and nailbeds that may be present when arterial oxygen saturation is 85% or less is termed __?