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A PTA is treating patients on the inpatient orthopedic unit of a medium-sized hospital.  The caseload consists of patients with a variety of conditions.  Which of the following is not typically an elective surgical procedure?

A physical therapist assistant, working in an outpatient clinic, is treating a 60 year-old female patient with diabetes who is 10-days s/p left TKA.  Quad and hamstring strength within the available ROM is poor.  Knee AAROM is 10-55 degrees, measured in supine.  The PT is most concerned about the knee range of motion.  The PTA is following a treatment plan which includes “therapeutic exercises and modalities.”  Of the following sets of interventions, which would be MOST appropriate to address the ROM deficits with this patient?

It is normal for the femur to be slightly ___________.

Special tests are used to help a physical therapist determine the PT diagnosis for a patient.  Which of the following examples is NOT accurate about common special tests and their interpretation?

A PTA is preparing an inservice for her colleagues that will review anatomy of the spinal nerve and plexuses. Of the following, which would be MOST accurate to share with colleagues?

A patient complains of dysesthesias in the 4th and 5th fingers, relative to compression on the medial side of the elbow.  Which nerve is MOST likely aggravated and causing the symptoms?

A 78 year old patient complains of difficulty using his thumb normally due to osteoarthritis.  Which joint of the thumb is MOST commonly affected by osteoarthritis?

A previously-healthy 26 year-old female patient (26 years old) who had ORIF R femur and left ulna two days ago is now to begin bed to chair transfers in her hospital room. The patient is to remain NWB for the right LE and the left UE. What statement is MOST likely to be accurate about the transfers that should be done today?

A 30 year-old female with history of rotator cuff impingement syndrome begins rehabilitation to reduce pain and improve function with overhead activities.  Strengthening exercises are prescribed.  Which position of the shoulder should be avoided during strengthening?

From initial contact to foot-flat during gait, the knee moves from the fully extended position to approximately 15 degrees of flexion. What muscle or group controls this movement?