PTA Procedures 1 Finals Exam with all Correct & 100%
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In the spine, the ________________ have a primary role of shock absorption. ✔Correct
Answer-discs
A PTA is preparing to meet with a patient for the first time following the initial PT examination
and orientation. As the PTA re-orients the patient to the purpose of treatment, the following
should be completed and/or reviewed: ✔Correct Answer-personal introduction
B.
review of the treatment goals established by the PT
C.
Interview the patient to determine how he/she is doing relative to the PT initial examination
A physical therapist assistant is supervising a patient with cardiac problems on an aerobic
exercise routine. Normal response to exercise includes all of the following EXCEPT: ✔Correct
Answer-Decrease exercise BP
You are assessing a patient who had a stroke 6 days ago. Which of the following is the best
method for assessing this patient's respiration? ✔Correct Answer-Count the rise and fall of
the chest for 30 sec while the patient is unaware.
You are working in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. Your patient is a 39-year-old man who
had knee surgery 4 weeks ago and is ready to begin aerobic conditioning activities. Which of the
following represents this patient's estimated maximum heart rate? ✔Correct Answer-181
BPM
Korotkoffs sounds describe: ✔Correct Answer-The sounds picked up with a stethoscope
Which of the following is TRUE of the use of automated blood pressure monitors? ✔Correct
Answer-The arm should be placed in the same position as it is during auscultated measurement.
A physical therapist assistant counts respiratory rate for at least 30 seconds. The BEST reason for
counting for 30 seconds compared to counting for 15 seconds is: ✔Correct Answer-So she
decreases the error rate
, When measuring heart rate, it is important to keep the patients upper extremity at the level of
the heart. ✔Correct Answer-False
Of the following, which is NOT a criterion for "reasonable and necessary"? ✔Correct Answer-
A service that is convenient to the patient or family member who is caring for the patient
Which of the following actions is most likely to result in the inability to detect Korotkoff sounds
accurately during blood pressure assessment? ✔Correct Answer-The cuff is not inflated
enough
You are working in home health care. Your new patient is a 75-year-old woman who fell and
broke her hip. She is home after a brief rehabilitation stay. Which of the following would
typically be most important to include in your session? ✔Correct Answer-Blood Pressure
Your new patient has a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In addition to heart
rate and blood pressure, which vital sign measurement would generally be the most meaningful
in this patient? ✔Correct Answer-respiratory rate
The primary reason we are interested in biomechanics as physical therapists is that...
✔Correct Answer-we need to be able to apply biomechanical principles to assist patients safely
and efficiently
Which statement regarding levers in movement is TRUE ✔Correct Answer-Levers are utilized
in the body when an external force is countered or controlled by muscle force.
Which of the following has been described as "the last acceptable form of prejudice"?
✔Correct Answer-obesity bias
A physical therapist assistant is preparing a session on proper body mechanics and lifting for a
group of factory workers. Which is NOT a principle of proper body mechanics? ✔Correct
Answer-When moving an object between two close surfaces, twist to minimize unwanted
motion
To understand the fundamental principles of movement, it is most important to know which of
the following? ✔Correct Answer-The direction of force application
During which of the following situations would the wearing of gloves be most appropriate?
✔Correct Answer-You are cleaning the therapy treatment area at the end of the day in your
inpatient rehabilitation unit.
The use of proper body mechanics includes all EXCEPT _________________. ✔Correct
Answer-relax your stomach muscles
Verified Answers |Actual Complete Update |Already
Graded A+
In the spine, the ________________ have a primary role of shock absorption. ✔Correct
Answer-discs
A PTA is preparing to meet with a patient for the first time following the initial PT examination
and orientation. As the PTA re-orients the patient to the purpose of treatment, the following
should be completed and/or reviewed: ✔Correct Answer-personal introduction
B.
review of the treatment goals established by the PT
C.
Interview the patient to determine how he/she is doing relative to the PT initial examination
A physical therapist assistant is supervising a patient with cardiac problems on an aerobic
exercise routine. Normal response to exercise includes all of the following EXCEPT: ✔Correct
Answer-Decrease exercise BP
You are assessing a patient who had a stroke 6 days ago. Which of the following is the best
method for assessing this patient's respiration? ✔Correct Answer-Count the rise and fall of
the chest for 30 sec while the patient is unaware.
You are working in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. Your patient is a 39-year-old man who
had knee surgery 4 weeks ago and is ready to begin aerobic conditioning activities. Which of the
following represents this patient's estimated maximum heart rate? ✔Correct Answer-181
BPM
Korotkoffs sounds describe: ✔Correct Answer-The sounds picked up with a stethoscope
Which of the following is TRUE of the use of automated blood pressure monitors? ✔Correct
Answer-The arm should be placed in the same position as it is during auscultated measurement.
A physical therapist assistant counts respiratory rate for at least 30 seconds. The BEST reason for
counting for 30 seconds compared to counting for 15 seconds is: ✔Correct Answer-So she
decreases the error rate
, When measuring heart rate, it is important to keep the patients upper extremity at the level of
the heart. ✔Correct Answer-False
Of the following, which is NOT a criterion for "reasonable and necessary"? ✔Correct Answer-
A service that is convenient to the patient or family member who is caring for the patient
Which of the following actions is most likely to result in the inability to detect Korotkoff sounds
accurately during blood pressure assessment? ✔Correct Answer-The cuff is not inflated
enough
You are working in home health care. Your new patient is a 75-year-old woman who fell and
broke her hip. She is home after a brief rehabilitation stay. Which of the following would
typically be most important to include in your session? ✔Correct Answer-Blood Pressure
Your new patient has a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In addition to heart
rate and blood pressure, which vital sign measurement would generally be the most meaningful
in this patient? ✔Correct Answer-respiratory rate
The primary reason we are interested in biomechanics as physical therapists is that...
✔Correct Answer-we need to be able to apply biomechanical principles to assist patients safely
and efficiently
Which statement regarding levers in movement is TRUE ✔Correct Answer-Levers are utilized
in the body when an external force is countered or controlled by muscle force.
Which of the following has been described as "the last acceptable form of prejudice"?
✔Correct Answer-obesity bias
A physical therapist assistant is preparing a session on proper body mechanics and lifting for a
group of factory workers. Which is NOT a principle of proper body mechanics? ✔Correct
Answer-When moving an object between two close surfaces, twist to minimize unwanted
motion
To understand the fundamental principles of movement, it is most important to know which of
the following? ✔Correct Answer-The direction of force application
During which of the following situations would the wearing of gloves be most appropriate?
✔Correct Answer-You are cleaning the therapy treatment area at the end of the day in your
inpatient rehabilitation unit.
The use of proper body mechanics includes all EXCEPT _________________. ✔Correct
Answer-relax your stomach muscles
