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A physical therapist assistant treats a patient with a history of Stage I bilateral lymphedema for balance training after an ankle sprain. Which activities would be the MOST appropriate intervention for this patient? a. Applying a moist heat pack to increase blood circulation and decrease pain post-balance activities b. Focus on long periods of standing balance activities without sitting breaks to increase standing endurance c. Performing strengthening exercise only while sitting on the edge of d. Performing strengthening and balance activities with alternating sitting and standing positions correct answers D A physical therapist assistant is about to perform a series of manual muscle tests for a patient's trapezius muscle. In which positions should the patient be in to test the left lower trapezius muscle? a. Left sidelying b. Supine c. Right sidelying d. Prone correct answers D A physical therapist assistant performs passive range of motion (PROM) on a patient's upper extremity who sustained a burn over 30% of their total body surface area (TBSA) 8 weeks ago. During the session, the assistant notes a significant decrease in ROM, and the patient is complaining of a point tender area in the biceps/brachialis region. Which common complication of a burn injury would be the concern with these symptoms? a. Infection b. Neuropathy c. Heterotopic ossification d. Heterotrophic correct answers C A patient reports to physical therapy complaining of low back pain that started five days ago. The patient complains of radicular symptoms in the mid-left thigh. Pertinent medical history