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Jane, a PTA has begun working at the local community hospital. She enjoys working with patients’ she considers to be influential in the community. She recently was delegated the exercise and gait training component of Mr. Sam Williams’ treatment program. Mr. Williams is unable to afford any form of insurance, but has been approved by the facility for pro bono physical therapy services. Jane is also treating another patient with a similar diagnosis, who happens to be a city councilman. The supervising therapists noticed that Jane spent more effort with the city councilman’s interventions than she did on Mr. Williams’ treatment. Mr. Williams’ progress was consequently suffering. Which of the following is Jane portraying?

Myron experiences episodes of high excitement during which he goes on extravagant shopping sprees and makes impulsive decisions. These episodes are followed by extreme depression in which he has no energy and doesn’t want to get out of bed. Which disorder does Myron most likely suffer from?  

True/False Defend. Defend your answer either way! When treating a patient, the PTA does not need to care about that patient’s physical size, age, gender, or occupation. 

Matching:  (Match the ethical term with its definition) 

Kassandra’s mental state is so is self-destructive that keeps her from going to work or leaving her apartment. Kassandra might be diagnosed with _________________________.  

Determine if the following is within the PT or the PTA’s scope of practice. 

A PTA enters a patient’s room and introduces herself. The patient introduces the PTA to her family as her new doctor. The PTA does not correct the patient. This is a violation of which of the following principles?

A PTA received a request from one of his patients’ attorney’s office to send copies of the patient’s file. What does the PTA need before sending the copies to the attorney?

How many moles of pyridine (C5H5N) are contained in 3.13 g of pyridine ?

Matching:  (Answers may be used more than once; match the correct level of physical therapist assistant supervision with the type of facility)