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Which of the following is measured by the Timed Up and Go test?

A patient is full weight bearing but unable to ambulate because of severe fatigue. Which transfer is MOST appropriate?

Extra Credit: exam 1 EC.png Your patient is standing on her left leg, with ankle in neutral and hip & knee extended.  Without causing any motion at the hip and knee, the patient starts to lean forward (due to ankle movement). While the patient leans forward, which of the following is occurring?

A patient is status post right total knee arthroplasty and ambulates independently without an assistive device. During gait training, the patient demonstrates decreased balance and occasional lateral trunk sway. Which action by the PTA is MOST appropriate?

You are treating a patient who had a traumatic brain injury 4 months ago.  In order to be discharged to the group home where he will be living, he needs to be able to cross the street safely in under 20 seconds (the length of the pedestrian walk signal).  You measure a similar distance in the rehab gym and time his ability to safety walk that distance.  Which of the following best describes the type of parameter you are testing?

A patient safely ambulates 25 feet using a rolling walker and can turn independently. Which transfer should the PTA choose?

Your patient, Sue, had a stroke.  She has weakness, incoordination and communication disorders.  Which healthcare provider diagnosed Sue’s communication disorder and is treating it?

You are treating a patient who had a severe ankle sprain with a fracture of the distal fibula.  He is in the waiting room, filling out the Lower Extremity Functional Scale.  When he is done, you plan to read it to determine which activities of daily living he is still having difficulty with.  Which of the following best describes the type of instrument the patient is using?

Improved performance on the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test most likely reflects improved:

Which of the following does the Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) evaluate?