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A student asks about the effect/ function of natriuretic peptides. Which statement by the professor is most accurate?

A PTA is working with a patient diagnosed with disc protrusion.  The PTA is building a home exercise program for this patient with an emphasis in the McKenzie approach.  Assuming the patient is able to complete a prone press up exercise (on extended arms), which activity should come next in the progression?

Which of the following activities is least likely to be achieved by an infant between 9 and 12 months of age?

A patient who sustained a cerebellar stroke is referred to PT.  Among other signs, the patient demonstrates an ataxic gait pattern.  Which of the following exercises should the PTA include in the treatment session? 

A PTA is asked to perform pre-operative training for a patient who will be undergoing an amputation.  Which of the following conditions is the most common cause of lower extremity amputations?

A PTA is performing goniometry for wrist flexion.  In which anatomical plane does this movement occur?

A PTA is using an AFO for gait activities with a patient who has been diagnosed with a CVA.  The PTA is concerned about the potential for skin break down as the patient has diminished sensation on the involved LE.  Which of the following statements indicates the best advise to give to this patient?

A PTA is working with a patient who was sustained a CVA 48 hours ago.  During consultation with the PT, the PTA recommends a positioning schedule for the patient.  How often should the patient be repositioned to avoid excess pressure on bony prominences?

A PTA is asked to perform pre-operative training for a patient who will be undergoing an amputation.  Which of the following conditions is the most common cause of lower extremity amputations?

A PTA attends an in-service on incomplete spinal cord injuries.  Which of the following common syndromes observed with spinal injuries does not include a loss or alteration of motor function?