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A patient who is post total knee replacement demonstrates an extension lag while performing straight leg raises, which of these is the least likely cause for extension lag?

A patient who has been on bed rest for 3 weeks has been cleared to begin out of bed activities.  A PTA assists the patient to a sitting position on the edge of the bed.  Once sitting, the patient begins to complain of dizziness, lightheadedness, and blurry vision.  What is the most likely cause of the patient’s complaints?

A PTA is performing prosthetic training for a patient with a left transtibial amputation.  Which of the following is most representative of the verbal instructions that should be given to the patient for ascending the stairs?

A PTA is assessing the fit of the walker that is in the patient’s room.  The PTA observes there is approximately 35 degrees of elbow flexion as the patient stands holding the hand grips.  Which statement best describes the height of the walker for this patient?

This chronic pulmonary disease is described as episodic attacks of wheezing and shortness of breath and is characterized by bronchospasms which constrict the airflow pathways.

A PTA is training a parent in proper wheelchair mobility for their child who will be going home in a wheelchair following traumatic ATV accident.  The parent is pushing the patient in the wheelchair and is approaching a curb.  What is the most appropriate technique to safely descend the curb with a forward approach? 

Which SCI syndrome does not include a disruption in motor function?

A PTA is performing gait training with a patient who is rehabilitating from an ORIF repair of a fractured femoral neck.  The patient is non weight bearing on the involved side.  What is the most appropriate gait pattern for this patient to use?

Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder with the following characteristics EXCEPT

A patient is referred to physical therapy following a suspected T5-6 incomplete SCI.  The evaluation indicates the patient has some preserved motor function in the lower trunk and lower extremities.  Upon further investigation of the evaluation, lower extremity MMT scores are 3-4/5.  What level will this patient be classified using the ASIA Impairment Scale?