Kaskaskia College Physical Therapist Assistant Program

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05/25/2026

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05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, Kaskaskia College extends heartfelt gratitude to all who served and especially to those who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

05/25/2026
05/24/2026

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1. CORRECT ANSWER- DHZ can be diagnosed with 20 or more blisters develop systematically within a week of showing skin symptoms found in typical herpes zoster infection. The patient must be in a private room with negative airflow. The door must be keep closed. Mask, gown, and gloves are needed in treatment. The physical therapist assistant must also remember to minimize transport of patient and mask patient when transport is necessary.
2. This is not the best answer. It is true that varicella zoster virus can be transmitted through air through coughing and sneezing however a disseminated herpes zoster (DHZ) has blisters that contain fluid with the virus.
3. This is not the best answer. DHZ can be both transmitted through air and contact.
4. This is incorrect. The condition is not related with droplet transmission.

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05/20/2026

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1. Hamstring curls with a 5 lbs ankle weight in prone and then in standing with 30 sec of rest between. Incorrect. Quick changes in body positioning should be avoided due to orthostatic hypotension.
2. CORRECT ANSWER- Partial squats in the therapy pool. Correct. Water activities would be most beneficial for helping the patient maintain blood pressure and slowly build the patient’s endurance.
3. Single limb leg press exercise at Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 5. Incorrect. Starting the patient at a moderate intensity would not be advisable, given the fact that the patient already presents with dyspnea and orthostatic hypotension. Starting at 2-3 RPE would be more appropriate.
4. Walking on the treadmill at 3mph. Incorrect. The speed of the treadmill is too fast for the patient to begin an intended walking program.

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Congratulations to PTA Class of 2026!
05/16/2026

Congratulations to PTA Class of 2026!

05/15/2026

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1. CORRECT ANSWER- HIV is a bloodborne pathogen for which standard precautions are appropriate for reducing transmission.
2. Contact precautions are required for diseases that can be transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, including MRSA, VRE, and HSV.
3. Contact precautions are required for diseases that can be transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, including MRSA, VRE, and HSV.
4. Contact precautions are required for diseases that can be transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, including MRSA, VRE, and HSV.

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05/15/2026

Let's talk about Finger Deformities!

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Centralia, IL
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