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A PTA decides to volunteer his services at a local free health clinic. He states that it is the “right thing” to do. What word describes this PTA’s motivation to volunteer?

An 84 year old patient recovering from a femoral fracture has been referred to an inpatient rehabilitation facility.  She has yet to attend therapy in the gym, but is planning on getting dressed this morning and going to the gym for exercise.  The nurse is assisting her with dressing and has notified the PTA that the patient’s family has only brought dresses for the patient to wear.  Apparently the patient typically does not wear pants and therefore has none at home.  Which of the following would be the best course of action for the PTA?

The causes of abnormal behavior vary from one type of disorder to another but in general people seem to have a/an ______________________ in which they lose their psychological balance.      

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?