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A patient is asked to stand with their feet together and hands at their side. Upon closing their eyes, they lose their balance and begin to fall. This is known as a positive:

A Physical Therapist Assistant is working with a patient that is status-post R. RC repair x 1 week. The therapist is able to passively range the affected shoulder to 180 degrees abduction with an empty end-feel. Which of the following actions would be BEST for the PTA to take based on this finding?

A patient that has suffered a L. CVA with R. Hemiplegia has general muscle strength in their R. LE of 4/5 and in their R. UE of 1/5 while L. extremities are WNL’s. The patient is able to stand with SBA x 1 in static standing and dynamic weight shifting. Based on this information, the MOST appropriate assistive device to initiate gait training would be:

A 30 y.o. patient is unable to elevate their right scapula after a work related injury 2 weeks ago. Which of the following nerves would MOST likely be involved?

When observing a patient ambulating, a therapist notes that the patient’s gait has the following characteristics: narrow base of support, short step length bilaterally, decreased trunk rotation, and decreased arm swing. This gait pattern is often observed in patients with a diagnosis of:

While performing manual muscle testing (MMT), a Physical Therapist Assistant has determined the test needs to be completed with gravity eliminated. What is the BEST possible grade the patient can achieve?

During gait training with a patient, a Physical Therapist Assistant is instructing a pattern of right crutch, left foot, left crutch, right foot. Which of the following crutch pattern is being instructed?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is working with a 75 y.o. patient who is two weeks post Myocardial Infarction. Baseline vital signs are measured as follows: BP 120/72, HR 72 bpm, RR 14. After initiating exercise on the Nu Step for a few minutes, the patients RPE is 6 out of 20, BP 132/70, HR 80 bpm, and RR 20. How should the therapist proceed?

Which of the following would be an indication for use of intermittent pelvic/lumbar traction?

A Physical Therapist Assistant notes excessive movement when applying a varus stress to a patient’s knee joint. How would the therapist document this finding?