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PTA completes a sensory assessment on a patient with a wound on their R LE. While applying a monofilament, the PTA notices the monofilament is positioned over a callus. The MOST appropriate PTA action is... 1. Attempt to select another area of noncallused skin 2. Select alternate form of sensory testing 3. Utilize larger monofilament 4. Attempt to remove the callus correct answers -Answer: 1 -Reason: monofilament testing should not be applied over ulcer, callus or necrotic tissue. The PTA should attempt to ID a noncallused location. If the PTA is forced to conduct the test over callused skin, document the condition of the test site as well as the obtained results. -Info: monofilament testing is a reliable method of assessing and documenting changes in protective sensation. Monofilament testing kits contain a variety of filament thickness which are applied perpendicular to the skin and held in place for one second with enough force to bend the filament into a "C" shape. A PTA applies kinesiology tape parallel with a TKA scar 3 weeks post surgery. What is the MOST likely physical therapist assistant objective when applying the tape as such? 1. Decrease pain 2. Decreases swelling 3. Increase ROM 4. Increase strength correct answers -Answer: 2 -Reason: the fan, or web, configuration shown is a common technique used with kinesiology tape to reduce swelling. Some studies have shown that kinesiology tape can improve blood flow in the skin and improve circulation of lymphatic fluids. -Info: kinesiology tape has much more stretch than traditional athletic tapes. It is strategically applied to a body part to provide support, reduce pain, decrease swelling, and improve performance, depending on technique/goals. -Increased ROM may be an indirect benefit, as decreasing swelling increases ROM -Increasing strength would be a secondary benefit, as edema and joint swelling inhibit the quadriceps PTA works with a patient two days post-TKA. The patient is currently taking oxycodone for acute pain control following surgery. Based on their meds, which supplement would MOST likely to be given to the patient? 1. Niacin 2. Glucosamine 3. Folic acid 4. Colace correct answers -Answer: 4 -Reason: Colace (ducosate) is a stool softener that helps make bowel movements easier to pass and is used to treat or prevent constipation. A stool softener would be a very likely supplement given to a patient taking an opiod agent (such as oxycodone)