PTA 209

98% of peak bone mass is accumulated by age 20

treating a pt w/ Diastasis Recti, a therapist should perform breath training tht encourages the pt a Valsalva maneuever

Which of the following patients would NOT be appropriate for aquatic therapy?

Urge Incontinence is as a result of incompetent urethreal closure mechanism during a rise in intra-abdominal pressure

the scope of practice& supervsion requirements 4 PTA'a are regulated at a national level & rge sae no matter which state

ppl w/ HIV r more likely to develop TB; 25% of death in persons w/ HIV are a result of TB according to 2013-14 WHO stats

Delaware:PTA w/ < than 1 yr of experience requires direct supervision from a licensed PT that is on premesis @ all times

HIV is spread or transmissible through which of the following?

an individual w/ stage 1 HIV typically presents as asymptomatic & w/ normal overall function

Hydrostatic pressure will increase as the depth of the water decreases

Which of the following statements is TRUE reguarding exericse in individuals with HIV?

In a person with osteoporosis, which exercise would result in the least compression of their spine?

which was developed by the centers 4 medicare & medicaird & is used in documentation for home health services?

all of the following are beneficial effects of movement therapy in pt EXCEPT:

In which situation can Buoyancy be used to assist with motion?

Which movements would be buoyancy resisted if a patient is standing in water at the level of their sternum?

when a person reaches advanced HIV stage 3, they typically have a CD4 count that is:

In regards to urinary incontinence, drinking 👆💧 can help 👇 acidity in the bladder thus 👇 irritation & urgency.

Increased gradient pressure of water can help to decrease edema in patients

which of the following is a type of barrier that can limit a person's functioning & create disability?

Which of the following would NOT be a postural change that is typically seen during pregnancy?

which section of ADA deals w/ employment issues faced by person's w/ disabilities

For most women in the US, cramping is usually more a result of structural changes rather than nutritional deficits.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction is a standardized meditaion program that combines meditation with awareness & yoga

Pools tht have water @ therapeutic temperature between 92-94 degrees Fahrenheit will promote all of the following EXCEPT

PTA is pt in the pool who is post-op & cleared for 25% weightbearing per their surgeon. Which water level is MOST approp

progressive resistive exercise shows no benefit & may actually be unsafe for medically stable adults living w/ HIV

Which of the following would be an appropiate exercise for patients with urinary incontinence?

Which of the following is TRUE in reguards to medicare requirements for home health PT

an HIV test is taken immediately after a potential exposure, the test will be positive if the disease has be contracted

Response time for a balance reaction is decreased in the pool vs. on land

Which of the following is TRUE reguarding factors that affect the health of person's w/ disabilities

The fact that when a person moves faster in water the water provides greater resistance is a result of which property?

home health PT can include the following pt population

antiretroviral therapy is recommended 4 all individuals w/ HIV, reguardless of CD4 count 2 reduce morbidity & mortality

which of the following is a characteristic of HIV wasting sydrome?

Exercise is contraindicated in people with osteoporosis because of the risk for fracture

A study comparing the is of Tai Chi to traditional aerobic exercise in indviduals w/ HIV showed tht

Delaware:PTA > than 1 yr must recieve on-site, face to face supervision from licensed PT once every 12 treatment days

which of the following statements is TRUE reguarding ADA requirements for physical barriers?

Osteoporosis occurs 1:2 in women and 1:4 in men.

Which method of treatment incorporates the principles of PNF with aquatic therapy?