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A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient post thoracic surgery how to produce an
effective cough. Which position would be the MOST appropriate to initiate treatment?
✔Correct Answer-Sitting
A physical therapist assistant focuses on increasing range of motion through stretching and the
use of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques. The patient is performing an
isotonic contraction of the hamstrings against resistance followed by passive stretching of the
hamstrings by the assistant. Which of the following PNF techniques is being used on this
patient?
1. Alternating isometrics
2. Resisted progression
3. Agonistic reversal
4. Contract-relax ✔Correct Answer-Contract-relax
While performing gait analysis on a patient, a physical therapist assistant observes a posterior
trunk lean during heel strike (initial contact) to foot flat (loading response). Which of the
following interventions would be the MOST appropriate to address the observed gait pattern?
1. Strengthening exercises for the quadriceps
2. Strengthening exercises for the gluteus maximus
3. Stretching exercises for the hip extensors
4. Stretching exercises for the hip internal rotators ✔Correct Answer-Strengthening exercises
for the gluteus maximus
A patient post CVA scores 39/56 on the Berg Balance Scale prior to discharge home from a
rehabilitation facility. The physical therapist assistant should be able to make which of the
following conclusions from the results of the assessment? ✔Correct Answer-The patient is at
significant risk for multiple or recurrent falls
A physical therapist assistant uses a subjective pain scale to assess pain intensity that consists of
a 10 cm line with each end anchored by one extreme of perceived pain intensity. The patient is
asked to mark on the line the point that best describes their present pain level. Which pain
scale is being used here? ✔Correct Answer-Visual Analogue Scale
A physical therapist assistant works with a patient diagnosed with Duchenne muscular
dystrophy less than one year ago. Assuming a normal progression, which of the following
findings should the assistant expect to occur FIRST? ✔Correct Answer-Proximal muscle
weakness
,A patient recently diagnosed with anemia asks the physical therapist assistant what effect this
condition will have on their ability to participate in an exercise program. Which of the following
responses is the MOST appropriate for the assistant to give to the patient? ✔Correct Answer-
You may have a tendency to become fatigued
A physical therapist assistant working with a pediatric population suspects a patient's allergic
reaction to latex is associated with their medical condition. Which of the following medical
diagnoses would be the MOST likely to have latex allergies? ✔Correct Answer-
Myelomeningocele
A patient informs a physical therapist assistant how frustrated they feel after being examined by
their physician, reporting that they become so nervous that they cannot ask any questions
during scheduled office visits. Which of the following responses is the MOST appropriate if the
desired outcome is for the patient to be a more active participant? ✔Correct Answer-Suggest
that the patient write down questions for the physician and bring them to the next scheduled
visit
Which of the following components of balance would be MOST impacted by a patient using the
suspensory strategy to control their balance?
1. Line of gravity
2. Center of mass
3. Base of support
4. Limits of stability ✔Correct Answer-Center of mass
A patient diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis exhibits a forward stooped posture. Which
upper extremity proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) pattern should the physical
therapist assistant BEST utilize in order to achieve the goal of improving this patient's posture?
✔Correct Answer-D2 flexion
A physical therapist assistant attempts to examine a wound with full-thickness skin loss that is
obscured by eschar. Which pressure injury stage is BEST depicted by this scenario? ✔Correct
Answer-Unstageable
Which of the following objective findings would MOST severely limit a patient who has
peripheral arterial disease from participating in an ambulation exercise program?
1. Signs of resting claudication
2. Decreased peripheral pulses
3. Cool skin upon palpation
4. Blood pressure of 165/90 mm Hg ✔Correct Answer-Signs of resting claudication
, A physical therapist assistant assesses a pressure injury and identifies the presence of tunneling.
With which pressure injury stage is this observation MOST likely to be identified? ✔Correct
Answer-Stage 3 and 4
A patient post total hip arthroplasty (posterolateral approach) has been instructed to wear a
knee immobilizer due to the surgeon's concern that the patient is a high risk for hip dislocation.
Which of the following rationales for the use of a knee immobilizer is the MOST plausible to
address the surgeon's concern?
1. It serves as a constant reminder to the patient that the hip is susceptible to injury
2. It reduces hip flexion by maintaining knee extension
3. It facilitates quadriceps contraction during weight bearing activities
4. It limits post-operative edema and promotes lower extremity stability ✔Correct Answer-It
reduces hip flexion by maintaining knee extension
A patient has been experiencing recurrent angina and completed an exercise stress test that
was positive. The physical therapist assistant should understand that a positive exercise stress
test is MOST indicative of the presence of which of the following findings?
1. Balanced oxygen demand and supply
2. Ischemia
3. Normal vital signs
4. Cardiac arrhythmias ✔Correct Answer-Ischemia
A patient sustained a traumatic injury to the right shoulder less than one week ago and presents
with pain, inflammation, and muscle spasm globally in the shoulder. Which of the following
interventions is the MOST appropriate for the physical therapist assistant to use at this stage?
1. Grade I and II joint mobilizations
2. Bent over rows with a light hand weight
3. Doorway stretches for the pectoralis major
4. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation patterns without resistance ✔Correct Answer-
Grade I and II joint mobilizations
During gait training of a patient with a transtibial prosthesis, the physical therapist assistant
observes excessive knee flexion during foot flat (loading response) on the prosthetic side. Which
of the following rationales is the MOST likely cause of this gait deviation?
1. Weakness of the hip flexors
2. Alignment of the foot into excessive dorsiflexion
3. Pistoning of the residual limb within the prosthesis
4. Excessive softness of the SACH (solid ankle, cushion heel) foot ✔Correct Answer-Alignment
of the foot into excessive dorsiflexion
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A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient post thoracic surgery how to produce an
effective cough. Which position would be the MOST appropriate to initiate treatment?
✔Correct Answer-Sitting
A physical therapist assistant focuses on increasing range of motion through stretching and the
use of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques. The patient is performing an
isotonic contraction of the hamstrings against resistance followed by passive stretching of the
hamstrings by the assistant. Which of the following PNF techniques is being used on this
patient?
1. Alternating isometrics
2. Resisted progression
3. Agonistic reversal
4. Contract-relax ✔Correct Answer-Contract-relax
While performing gait analysis on a patient, a physical therapist assistant observes a posterior
trunk lean during heel strike (initial contact) to foot flat (loading response). Which of the
following interventions would be the MOST appropriate to address the observed gait pattern?
1. Strengthening exercises for the quadriceps
2. Strengthening exercises for the gluteus maximus
3. Stretching exercises for the hip extensors
4. Stretching exercises for the hip internal rotators ✔Correct Answer-Strengthening exercises
for the gluteus maximus
A patient post CVA scores 39/56 on the Berg Balance Scale prior to discharge home from a
rehabilitation facility. The physical therapist assistant should be able to make which of the
following conclusions from the results of the assessment? ✔Correct Answer-The patient is at
significant risk for multiple or recurrent falls
A physical therapist assistant uses a subjective pain scale to assess pain intensity that consists of
a 10 cm line with each end anchored by one extreme of perceived pain intensity. The patient is
asked to mark on the line the point that best describes their present pain level. Which pain
scale is being used here? ✔Correct Answer-Visual Analogue Scale
A physical therapist assistant works with a patient diagnosed with Duchenne muscular
dystrophy less than one year ago. Assuming a normal progression, which of the following
findings should the assistant expect to occur FIRST? ✔Correct Answer-Proximal muscle
weakness
,A patient recently diagnosed with anemia asks the physical therapist assistant what effect this
condition will have on their ability to participate in an exercise program. Which of the following
responses is the MOST appropriate for the assistant to give to the patient? ✔Correct Answer-
You may have a tendency to become fatigued
A physical therapist assistant working with a pediatric population suspects a patient's allergic
reaction to latex is associated with their medical condition. Which of the following medical
diagnoses would be the MOST likely to have latex allergies? ✔Correct Answer-
Myelomeningocele
A patient informs a physical therapist assistant how frustrated they feel after being examined by
their physician, reporting that they become so nervous that they cannot ask any questions
during scheduled office visits. Which of the following responses is the MOST appropriate if the
desired outcome is for the patient to be a more active participant? ✔Correct Answer-Suggest
that the patient write down questions for the physician and bring them to the next scheduled
visit
Which of the following components of balance would be MOST impacted by a patient using the
suspensory strategy to control their balance?
1. Line of gravity
2. Center of mass
3. Base of support
4. Limits of stability ✔Correct Answer-Center of mass
A patient diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis exhibits a forward stooped posture. Which
upper extremity proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) pattern should the physical
therapist assistant BEST utilize in order to achieve the goal of improving this patient's posture?
✔Correct Answer-D2 flexion
A physical therapist assistant attempts to examine a wound with full-thickness skin loss that is
obscured by eschar. Which pressure injury stage is BEST depicted by this scenario? ✔Correct
Answer-Unstageable
Which of the following objective findings would MOST severely limit a patient who has
peripheral arterial disease from participating in an ambulation exercise program?
1. Signs of resting claudication
2. Decreased peripheral pulses
3. Cool skin upon palpation
4. Blood pressure of 165/90 mm Hg ✔Correct Answer-Signs of resting claudication
, A physical therapist assistant assesses a pressure injury and identifies the presence of tunneling.
With which pressure injury stage is this observation MOST likely to be identified? ✔Correct
Answer-Stage 3 and 4
A patient post total hip arthroplasty (posterolateral approach) has been instructed to wear a
knee immobilizer due to the surgeon's concern that the patient is a high risk for hip dislocation.
Which of the following rationales for the use of a knee immobilizer is the MOST plausible to
address the surgeon's concern?
1. It serves as a constant reminder to the patient that the hip is susceptible to injury
2. It reduces hip flexion by maintaining knee extension
3. It facilitates quadriceps contraction during weight bearing activities
4. It limits post-operative edema and promotes lower extremity stability ✔Correct Answer-It
reduces hip flexion by maintaining knee extension
A patient has been experiencing recurrent angina and completed an exercise stress test that
was positive. The physical therapist assistant should understand that a positive exercise stress
test is MOST indicative of the presence of which of the following findings?
1. Balanced oxygen demand and supply
2. Ischemia
3. Normal vital signs
4. Cardiac arrhythmias ✔Correct Answer-Ischemia
A patient sustained a traumatic injury to the right shoulder less than one week ago and presents
with pain, inflammation, and muscle spasm globally in the shoulder. Which of the following
interventions is the MOST appropriate for the physical therapist assistant to use at this stage?
1. Grade I and II joint mobilizations
2. Bent over rows with a light hand weight
3. Doorway stretches for the pectoralis major
4. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation patterns without resistance ✔Correct Answer-
Grade I and II joint mobilizations
During gait training of a patient with a transtibial prosthesis, the physical therapist assistant
observes excessive knee flexion during foot flat (loading response) on the prosthetic side. Which
of the following rationales is the MOST likely cause of this gait deviation?
1. Weakness of the hip flexors
2. Alignment of the foot into excessive dorsiflexion
3. Pistoning of the residual limb within the prosthesis
4. Excessive softness of the SACH (solid ankle, cushion heel) foot ✔Correct Answer-Alignment
of the foot into excessive dorsiflexion
