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1. pain with resisted wrist extension Verified Ans >> 3. localized bony tenderness in the
anatomic snutt box pg. 735

1. 4) A patient's job requires him to move boxes weighing 35 pounds
from a transport cart to an elevated conveyor belt. The patient can
complete the activity, however, is unable to prevent hyperextension
of the spine. The MOST appropriate action is to Verified Ans >>

1. implement a pelvic stabilization program


2. design an abdominal strengthening program


3. review proper body mechanics


4. use an elevated platform when placing boxes on the belt Verified Ans >> 4. use an
elevated platform






,when placing boxes on the belt
pg. 735

2. 5) A physical therapist assistant monitors the blood pressure response
to exercise of a 52-year-old male on a stationary bicycle. The

physical therapist assistant notes a relatively linear increase in
systolic blood pressure with increasing exercise intensity. The
change in the patient's systolic blood pressure with exercise is BEST
explained by Verified Ans >>

1. increased cardiac output


2 decreased peripheral resistance


3. Increased oxygen saturation


4. decreased myocardial oxygen consumption Verified Ans >> 1. increased
cardiac output pg. 736

5. 6) A 64-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital with a stage
3 decubitus ulcer over her right ischial tuberosity. The patient's

past medical history includes severe chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease. The MOST appropriate position for the patient is Verified Ans
>>

1. supine with pillows under the knees


2. prone with pillows under the knees

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,3. left side lying with pillows between the knees
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4. right side lying with pillows between the knees Verified Ans >> 3. left side lying with pillows
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between the knees
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pg. 736
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6. 7) A physical therapist assistant performs a manual muscle test on a patient's
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Fshoulder medial rotators. Which muscle would NOT be involved in this specific
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, test?


1. pectoralis major F




2. teres major F




3. latissimus dorsi F




4. teres minor Verified Ans >> 4. teres minor
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pg. 737 F




7. 8) A patient with a unilateral transfemoral prosthesis places the
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Fprosthetic foot either medially or laterally during the initial contact (heel
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strike) phase of gait. The patient reports it is difficult to control where they
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place their foot. What exercise is the MOST appropriate to improve the
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control of the prosthesis?
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1. standing on the prosthesis and tapping the contralateral foot on a step
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2. side stepping to the side of the prosthesis with a resistance band
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3. controlled tapping of the prosthesis at the point of heel strike while
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standing F




4. repeated sit to stand transfers from a normal height chair Verified Ans >> 3.
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controlled tapping of the prosthesis at the point of heel strike while standing
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pg. 737 F




8. 9) A patient informs a physical therapist assistant that she noticed
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Fa small lump on her right breast while dressing. The patient was
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Freferred to physical therapy with lateral epicondylitis and has no
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Fsignificant past medical history. The MOST appropriate action is
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F Verified FAns F>> F

1. inspect the lump F F




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