PTA Question of the Week – Assistance

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You are assisting a patient in completing a sit-to-stand transfer. After completing the transfer, you estimate that your level of assistance was approximately 20% of the physical work to ensure a safe transfer. What would be the most appropriate classification for your assistance?

  1. Moderate assistance
  2. Minimal assistance
  3. Contact guard
  4. Supervision

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