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When the PTA maintains contact with the patient to complete the task (usually needed to assist if there is a loss of balance) this is the level of assistance provided?

a. Contact guarding (CGA)
b. Minimal assistance
c. Maximum assistance
d. Independent

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Final answer:

The level of assistance provided when the PTA maintains contact with the patient to complete a task is Contact Guarding (CGA).

Step-by-step explanation:

The level of assistance provided when the PTA maintains contact with the patient to complete a task is Contact Guarding (CGA). Contact guarding is a level of assistance where the caregiver maintains physical contact with the patient to provide support and prevent any loss of balance.

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