PTAP 2210 Quiz Questions || with Errorless Solutions 100%.
A PTA works with a 56 year old female whose subjective complaints include morning stiffness
of her hands and visible swelling. The patient indicates that the stiffness seems to diminish with
activity. This description BEST describes? correct answers Rheumatoid arthritis
Which consideration is MOST correct about a physical therapist assistant who chooses to
specialize in geriatrics? correct answers May seek advanced credentialing by the APTA for work
experience and knowledge.
A physical therapist assistant is working with an elderly Medicare patient in a private practice
outpatient clinic. The physical therapist has two clinics and spends half the time at both clinics,
checking in to see the patient once a week. This is what type of supervisory relationship? correct
answers Constitutes Medicare fraud and should be reported.
Which concept LEAST reflects learning ability in aging adults. correct answers General
decreased capacity to learn.
A physical therapist assistant is working with a patient with Alzheimer's. The PTA should:
correct answers structure the environment and use simple instructions.
Which of the following assessment instruments may require the physical therapist assistant to
collect information from others about the patient's functional independence? correct answers
Barthel Index
A physical therapist assistant is working in an extended care facility and works closely with
other professionals to coordinate care. Which individual provides the majority of daily care for
the patient in this setting? correct answers CNA
An elderly patient has presbyopia. How does the physical therapist assistant BEST adapt
communication for this individual? correct answers Making sure patient has glasses for reading
Reduction in what hormone associated with aging may result in electrolyte disturbances and
hypotension? correct answers Aldosterone
Which condition is LEAST responsible for changes in absorption, distribution and elimination of
drugs in the elderly? correct answers Increased urinary retention
A Medicare beneficiary is admitted to the hospital for treatment. What is true regarding payment
for services under Medicare in acute care? correct answers Medicare Part A helps pay for
services with reimbursement for services based on Diagnoses Related Groups
After hospitalization, a patient's discharge plan includes transfer to a skilled nursing unit. Which
of the following is NOT true about payment for SNF stay? correct answers Medicare Part D
helps pay for services based on diagnosis
, Regarding care for the terminally ill which is the best correct answers DNR orders are utilized if
a patient becomes permanently unconscious
All of the following are necessary for bone health EXCEPT:
a. vitamin D
b. magnesium
c. vitamin A
d. calcium correct answers c. vitamin A
Which of the following statement is TRUE regarding the Individualized Family Support Plan
(IFSP) document? correct answers it contains current performance status, goals, and outcomes
for a child.
Which service delivery model is the most integrated? correct answers Transdisciplinary model
Factors which may contribute to under-nutrition in the elderly are all EXCEPT:
a. gas it too expensive to cook on.
b. dexterity - may be difficult to prepare food.
c. taste changes.
d. may have difficulty swallowing. correct answers a. gas is too expensive to cook on.
Which of the following primitive reflexes is stimulated by touching on the cheek with the
response of turning the head to the same side with mouth open? correct answers rooting
Which of the following is the BEST strategy to motivate a 6-year-old child during physical
therapy? correct answers play
Which of the following is NOT a typical team member involved in an IEP meeting for a 10-year-
old with athetoid cerebral palsy? correct answers Behavioral therapist
Prior to discharging a pediatric patient, therapists should encourage families to provide the child
with additional stimulation outside of the clinical environment by doing which of the following?
correct answers providing parent training and education that includes bed mobility, transfer, and
safety skills.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an unaided communication system used in
pediatric physical therapy? correct answers eye-gaze board.
Which of the following is a characteristic sign of cerebral palsy? correct answers spasticity or
hypertonicity
All of the following developmental changes may contribute to a loss of mobility for an
individual with spina bifida EXCEPT? correct answers abnormal tone- usually flaccid above the
level of the lesion
A PTA works with a 56 year old female whose subjective complaints include morning stiffness
of her hands and visible swelling. The patient indicates that the stiffness seems to diminish with
activity. This description BEST describes? correct answers Rheumatoid arthritis
Which consideration is MOST correct about a physical therapist assistant who chooses to
specialize in geriatrics? correct answers May seek advanced credentialing by the APTA for work
experience and knowledge.
A physical therapist assistant is working with an elderly Medicare patient in a private practice
outpatient clinic. The physical therapist has two clinics and spends half the time at both clinics,
checking in to see the patient once a week. This is what type of supervisory relationship? correct
answers Constitutes Medicare fraud and should be reported.
Which concept LEAST reflects learning ability in aging adults. correct answers General
decreased capacity to learn.
A physical therapist assistant is working with a patient with Alzheimer's. The PTA should:
correct answers structure the environment and use simple instructions.
Which of the following assessment instruments may require the physical therapist assistant to
collect information from others about the patient's functional independence? correct answers
Barthel Index
A physical therapist assistant is working in an extended care facility and works closely with
other professionals to coordinate care. Which individual provides the majority of daily care for
the patient in this setting? correct answers CNA
An elderly patient has presbyopia. How does the physical therapist assistant BEST adapt
communication for this individual? correct answers Making sure patient has glasses for reading
Reduction in what hormone associated with aging may result in electrolyte disturbances and
hypotension? correct answers Aldosterone
Which condition is LEAST responsible for changes in absorption, distribution and elimination of
drugs in the elderly? correct answers Increased urinary retention
A Medicare beneficiary is admitted to the hospital for treatment. What is true regarding payment
for services under Medicare in acute care? correct answers Medicare Part A helps pay for
services with reimbursement for services based on Diagnoses Related Groups
After hospitalization, a patient's discharge plan includes transfer to a skilled nursing unit. Which
of the following is NOT true about payment for SNF stay? correct answers Medicare Part D
helps pay for services based on diagnosis
, Regarding care for the terminally ill which is the best correct answers DNR orders are utilized if
a patient becomes permanently unconscious
All of the following are necessary for bone health EXCEPT:
a. vitamin D
b. magnesium
c. vitamin A
d. calcium correct answers c. vitamin A
Which of the following statement is TRUE regarding the Individualized Family Support Plan
(IFSP) document? correct answers it contains current performance status, goals, and outcomes
for a child.
Which service delivery model is the most integrated? correct answers Transdisciplinary model
Factors which may contribute to under-nutrition in the elderly are all EXCEPT:
a. gas it too expensive to cook on.
b. dexterity - may be difficult to prepare food.
c. taste changes.
d. may have difficulty swallowing. correct answers a. gas is too expensive to cook on.
Which of the following primitive reflexes is stimulated by touching on the cheek with the
response of turning the head to the same side with mouth open? correct answers rooting
Which of the following is the BEST strategy to motivate a 6-year-old child during physical
therapy? correct answers play
Which of the following is NOT a typical team member involved in an IEP meeting for a 10-year-
old with athetoid cerebral palsy? correct answers Behavioral therapist
Prior to discharging a pediatric patient, therapists should encourage families to provide the child
with additional stimulation outside of the clinical environment by doing which of the following?
correct answers providing parent training and education that includes bed mobility, transfer, and
safety skills.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an unaided communication system used in
pediatric physical therapy? correct answers eye-gaze board.
Which of the following is a characteristic sign of cerebral palsy? correct answers spasticity or
hypertonicity
All of the following developmental changes may contribute to a loss of mobility for an
individual with spina bifida EXCEPT? correct answers abnormal tone- usually flaccid above the
level of the lesion
