PTA BOARD EXAM LATEST 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027) |A+ GRADED
|GUARANTEED PASS
A physical therapist assistant treats a patient rehabilitating from total hip arthroplasty surgery.
As part of the session, the physical therapist assistant discusses the importance of preventing
deep venous thrombosis. Which finding is the BEST indicator that the patient is at a reduced risk
for acquiring a deep venous thrombosis?
1. ability to perform ankle pumps and muscle setting exercises
2. ability to ambulate on a frequent schedule
3. ability to achieve full hip range of motion within the allowable limits
4. ability to utilize pneumatic compression devices and elastic stockings - Answers -2. ability to
ambulate on a frequent schedule
A physical therapist assistant examines data obtained during a series of pulmonary function
tests. The physical therapist assistant is able to determine that the patient's vital capacity was
recorded as 5,000 mL, however, is not able to locate a value for inspiratory capacity. Based on
the recorded value for vital capacity, which number would be MOST representative of the
patient's inspiratory capacity?
1. 1,000 mL
2. 2,500 mL
3. 4,000 mL
4. 7,000 mL - Answers -3. 4,000 mL
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,A physical therapist assistant interviews a patient referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis
of chronic bronchitis. What finding obtained during the patient interview is MOST closely
associated with the patient's medical diagnosis?
1. patient is a smoker
2. patient has a sedentary lifestyle
3. patient has numerous allergies
4. patient has severe scoliosis - Answers -1. patient is a smoker
After observing a patient during an exercise session, a physical therapist assistant concludes that
the patient commonly uses the Valsalva maneuver. Which activity would have the greatest
probability of producing the Valsalva maneuver?
1. lifting a 40 lb. package from the floor to a counter at waist level
2. walking at 4 mph on a treadmill
3. stationary cycling at 80 revolutions per minute
4. using an upper extremity ergometer at 40 revolutions per minute - Answers -1. lifting a 40 lb.
package from the floor to a counter at waist level
A physical therapist assistant transitioning to an acute care floor reviews normal laboratory
values. Which of the following statements is correct when describing typical hematocrit and
hemoglobin values?
1. women have higher hematocrit and hemoglobin values than men
2. women have higher hematocrit and lower hemoglobin values than men
3. women have lower hematocrit and higher hemoglobin values than men
4. women have lower hematocrit and hemoglobin values than men - Answers -4. Women have
lower hematocrit and hemoglobin values than men
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,A 62-year-old male reports feeling extremely tired and weak since his physical therapy session
yesterday. An entry in the patient's medical record from two hours earlier indicates the patient's
oxygen saturation rate was within normal limits. Which of the following measurements would
be consistent with this entry?
1. 90%
2. 94%
3. 97%
4. 102% - Answers -3. 97%
A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital is informed by a nurse that a
Swan-Ganz catheter has recently been utilized on a patient status post cardiac surgery. What is
the PRIMARY use of this type of catheter?
1. monitor pulmonary artery pressure
2. monitor intracranial pressure
3. administer medication
4. measure oxygen saturation of blood - Answers -1. monitor pulmonary artery pressure
A physical therapist assistant records the blood pressure of a patient with their arm positioned
above the level of the heart. What impact would this have on the obtained measurement in
comparison to a more traditional measurement of blood pressure?
1. the obtained systolic and diastolic values would be higher
2. the obtained systolic and diastolic values would be lower
3. the obtained systolic value would be higher and the diastolic value would be lower
4. the obtained systolic value would be lower and the diastolic value would be higher - Answers
-2. the obtained systolic and diastolic values would be lower
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, A physical therapist assistant reviews exercise guidelines in preparation for a community fitness
initiative. Which of the following guidelines MOST accurately describes the intensity of exercise
for a healthy individual?
1. 40% of maximum oxygen consumption
2. 70% of maximum oxygen consumption
3. 90% of maximum oxygen consumption
4. 95% of maximum oxygen consumption - Answers -2. 70% maximum oxygen consumption
A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a woman in her third trimester of
pregnancy that was admitted to the hospital after complaining of excessive fatigue and
lightheadedness. Blood work taken in the hospital confirms the presence of anemia. What is the
MOST common medical intervention for an obstetric patient with anemia?
1. monitoring of glucose stores
2. iron supplements
3. insulin therapy
4. prenatal exercise - Answers -2. iron supplements
A 38-year-old male rehabilitating from an ankle sprain completes an exercise program designed
to improve cardiovascular fitness. Assuming the prime activity in the exercise program takes 30
minutes to complete and corresponds to 8 metabolic equivalents, what is the MOST appropriate
frequency for the exercise program?
1. two times per day
2. four times per day
3. two times per week
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VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027) |A+ GRADED
|GUARANTEED PASS
A physical therapist assistant treats a patient rehabilitating from total hip arthroplasty surgery.
As part of the session, the physical therapist assistant discusses the importance of preventing
deep venous thrombosis. Which finding is the BEST indicator that the patient is at a reduced risk
for acquiring a deep venous thrombosis?
1. ability to perform ankle pumps and muscle setting exercises
2. ability to ambulate on a frequent schedule
3. ability to achieve full hip range of motion within the allowable limits
4. ability to utilize pneumatic compression devices and elastic stockings - Answers -2. ability to
ambulate on a frequent schedule
A physical therapist assistant examines data obtained during a series of pulmonary function
tests. The physical therapist assistant is able to determine that the patient's vital capacity was
recorded as 5,000 mL, however, is not able to locate a value for inspiratory capacity. Based on
the recorded value for vital capacity, which number would be MOST representative of the
patient's inspiratory capacity?
1. 1,000 mL
2. 2,500 mL
3. 4,000 mL
4. 7,000 mL - Answers -3. 4,000 mL
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,A physical therapist assistant interviews a patient referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis
of chronic bronchitis. What finding obtained during the patient interview is MOST closely
associated with the patient's medical diagnosis?
1. patient is a smoker
2. patient has a sedentary lifestyle
3. patient has numerous allergies
4. patient has severe scoliosis - Answers -1. patient is a smoker
After observing a patient during an exercise session, a physical therapist assistant concludes that
the patient commonly uses the Valsalva maneuver. Which activity would have the greatest
probability of producing the Valsalva maneuver?
1. lifting a 40 lb. package from the floor to a counter at waist level
2. walking at 4 mph on a treadmill
3. stationary cycling at 80 revolutions per minute
4. using an upper extremity ergometer at 40 revolutions per minute - Answers -1. lifting a 40 lb.
package from the floor to a counter at waist level
A physical therapist assistant transitioning to an acute care floor reviews normal laboratory
values. Which of the following statements is correct when describing typical hematocrit and
hemoglobin values?
1. women have higher hematocrit and hemoglobin values than men
2. women have higher hematocrit and lower hemoglobin values than men
3. women have lower hematocrit and higher hemoglobin values than men
4. women have lower hematocrit and hemoglobin values than men - Answers -4. Women have
lower hematocrit and hemoglobin values than men
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,A 62-year-old male reports feeling extremely tired and weak since his physical therapy session
yesterday. An entry in the patient's medical record from two hours earlier indicates the patient's
oxygen saturation rate was within normal limits. Which of the following measurements would
be consistent with this entry?
1. 90%
2. 94%
3. 97%
4. 102% - Answers -3. 97%
A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital is informed by a nurse that a
Swan-Ganz catheter has recently been utilized on a patient status post cardiac surgery. What is
the PRIMARY use of this type of catheter?
1. monitor pulmonary artery pressure
2. monitor intracranial pressure
3. administer medication
4. measure oxygen saturation of blood - Answers -1. monitor pulmonary artery pressure
A physical therapist assistant records the blood pressure of a patient with their arm positioned
above the level of the heart. What impact would this have on the obtained measurement in
comparison to a more traditional measurement of blood pressure?
1. the obtained systolic and diastolic values would be higher
2. the obtained systolic and diastolic values would be lower
3. the obtained systolic value would be higher and the diastolic value would be lower
4. the obtained systolic value would be lower and the diastolic value would be higher - Answers
-2. the obtained systolic and diastolic values would be lower
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, A physical therapist assistant reviews exercise guidelines in preparation for a community fitness
initiative. Which of the following guidelines MOST accurately describes the intensity of exercise
for a healthy individual?
1. 40% of maximum oxygen consumption
2. 70% of maximum oxygen consumption
3. 90% of maximum oxygen consumption
4. 95% of maximum oxygen consumption - Answers -2. 70% maximum oxygen consumption
A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a woman in her third trimester of
pregnancy that was admitted to the hospital after complaining of excessive fatigue and
lightheadedness. Blood work taken in the hospital confirms the presence of anemia. What is the
MOST common medical intervention for an obstetric patient with anemia?
1. monitoring of glucose stores
2. iron supplements
3. insulin therapy
4. prenatal exercise - Answers -2. iron supplements
A 38-year-old male rehabilitating from an ankle sprain completes an exercise program designed
to improve cardiovascular fitness. Assuming the prime activity in the exercise program takes 30
minutes to complete and corresponds to 8 metabolic equivalents, what is the MOST appropriate
frequency for the exercise program?
1. two times per day
2. four times per day
3. two times per week
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