PTA Board Test 2026 with all Correct & 100% Verified
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A physical therapist assistant positions a patient as shown on a mat table in preparation for a
manual muscle test. Which muscle is being tested?
1.Latissimus dorsi
2.Lower trapezius
3.Pectoralis major
4.Upper trapezius ✔Correct Answer-Lower trapezius
A physical therapist assistant observes a wound that is noticeably red, slightly shiny, and mildly
moist. What is the physical therapist assistant MOST likely observing?
1.Slough
2.Granulation tissue
3.Necrotic tissue
4.Exposed tendon ✔Correct Answer-Granulation tissue
A physical therapist assistant assesses the muscle activity of a patient ambulating on a level
surface using electromyography. Which muscle would likely possess the MOST sustained activity
throughout the swing phase of gait?
1.Tibialis anterior
2.Gluteus medius
3.Adductor longus
4.Soleus ✔Correct Answer-Tibialis anterior
A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient in a series of core stabilization exercises using a
ball. Assuming the patient is able to complete the exercise shown in the image without
difficulty, which modification would be the MOST appropriate?
1.Place the ball under the soles of the feet and attempt to maintain the bridging position
2.Place the ball between the thighs and attempt to maintain the bridging position
3.Place the ball under the buttocks and attempt to maintain the bridging position
4.Place the ball between the shoulder blades and attempt to maintain the bridging position
✔Correct Answer-Place the ball under the soles of the feet and attempt to maintain the bridging
position
A physical therapist assistant reads in the medical record that a physician ordered a maximal
exercise test for a patient. What is the PRIMARY rationale for utilizing a maximal exercise test
instead of a submaximal exercise test?
1.Assist in making a medical diagnosis
2.Determine maximum oxygen consumption
3.Assess the effectiveness of medical interventions
,4.Measure the effects of pharmacological agents ✔Correct Answer-Determine the maximum
oxygen consumption
An individual with declining health due to unhealthy lifestyle choices plans to engage in an
independent exercise program designed to improve their cardiovascular health. Which form of
self-monitoring would be the MOST appropriate for the individual to utilize when exercising?
1.Metabolic equivalents
2.Rate of perceived exertion
3.Systolic blood pressure
4.Respiration rate ✔Correct Answer-Rate of perceived exertion
A physical therapist assistant elects to use a recumbent bicycle instead of a treadmill as part of a
cardiovascular conditioning program for a patient. Which body mass index value would provide
the MOST appropriate justification for using this type of equipment?
1.15
2.21
3.27
4.33 ✔Correct Answer-33
A physical therapist assistant assesses a patient that describes his pain as burning, stinging, and
shooting. These characteristics describe which type of pain pattern?
1.Musculoskeletal
2.Vascular
3.Neurogenic
4.Emotional ✔Correct Answer-Neurogenic
A physical therapist assistant completes a work site analysis for a patient with T3 paraplegia.
The patient is employed in the marketing department of an advertising agency and relies on a
wheelchair for daily locomotion. Which of the following is likely to be the MOST significant
architectural barrier for the patient?
1.Hardwood floors
2.An entrance ramp with one inch of vertical rise for every six inches of ramp length
3.One-quarter inch thresholds at each door
4.Pedestal type sinks ✔Correct Answer-An entrance ramp with one inch of vertical rise for
every six inches of ramp length
A physical therapist assistant uses a pan splint as an intervention to diminish spasticity in the
wrist flexors. Which position of the wrist would be MOST desirable based on the established
therapeutic goal?
1.Wrist in extension to decrease activity of the agonist
2.Wrist in extension to increase activity of the agonist
3.Wrist in flexion to decrease activity of the agonist
4.Wrist in flexion to increase activity of the agonist ✔Correct Answer-Wrist in extension to
decrease activity of the agonist
, A physical therapist assistant treating a patient on hemodialysis attempts to measure the
intensity of an exercise activity. What is the MOST appropriate method to utilize?
1.Heart rate
2.Blood pressure
3.Respiratory rate
4.Rating of perceived exertion ✔Correct Answer-Rating of perceived exertion
A physical therapist assistant works with a patient with complaints of hip pain. The physical
therapist assistant places the patient in prone and bends their knee to better evaluate the
patient's muscular flexibility. As the patient's knee bends to end-range, they hike their hip off of
the table. Shortening of which muscle would MOST likely be associated with this finding?
1.Iliopsoas
2.Vastus lateralis
3.Rectus femoris
4.Sartorius ✔Correct Answer-Rectus femoris
A patient with a severe knee injury develops capsular tightness. As part of the established
treatment program the physical therapist assistant incorporates stretching activities. Which
statement is the MOST accurate when considering the viscoelastic properties of the connective
tissues around the knee?
1.The assistant should consider using a prolonged stretch to induce creep and remodeling
within the tissues.
2.Connective tissue deforms more easily with repeated quick stretches than with a slow
prolonged stretch.
3.During stretching connective tissue is not capable of undergoing deformation or elongation
and then returning to its original length.
4.Viscoelasticity is not a time dependent property. ✔Correct Answer-The assistant should
consider using a prolonged stretch to induce creep and remodeling within the tissues
A physical therapist assistant attempts to identify an appropriate wheelchair for a 34-year-old
patient with bilateral lower extremity amputations. What should be the MOST important
feature of a wheelchair designed for the patient?
1.The drive wheels are set behind the vertical back supports
2.Friction surface handrims
3.Reclining back with elevating legrests
4.Removable armrests ✔Correct Answer-The drive wheels are set behind the vertical back
supports
A six-year-old female is currently taking Neurontin for the treatment of seizures. Which item
would be MOST affected by this pharmacological agent?
1.Coordination
2.Verbal comprehension
3.Strength
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A physical therapist assistant positions a patient as shown on a mat table in preparation for a
manual muscle test. Which muscle is being tested?
1.Latissimus dorsi
2.Lower trapezius
3.Pectoralis major
4.Upper trapezius ✔Correct Answer-Lower trapezius
A physical therapist assistant observes a wound that is noticeably red, slightly shiny, and mildly
moist. What is the physical therapist assistant MOST likely observing?
1.Slough
2.Granulation tissue
3.Necrotic tissue
4.Exposed tendon ✔Correct Answer-Granulation tissue
A physical therapist assistant assesses the muscle activity of a patient ambulating on a level
surface using electromyography. Which muscle would likely possess the MOST sustained activity
throughout the swing phase of gait?
1.Tibialis anterior
2.Gluteus medius
3.Adductor longus
4.Soleus ✔Correct Answer-Tibialis anterior
A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient in a series of core stabilization exercises using a
ball. Assuming the patient is able to complete the exercise shown in the image without
difficulty, which modification would be the MOST appropriate?
1.Place the ball under the soles of the feet and attempt to maintain the bridging position
2.Place the ball between the thighs and attempt to maintain the bridging position
3.Place the ball under the buttocks and attempt to maintain the bridging position
4.Place the ball between the shoulder blades and attempt to maintain the bridging position
✔Correct Answer-Place the ball under the soles of the feet and attempt to maintain the bridging
position
A physical therapist assistant reads in the medical record that a physician ordered a maximal
exercise test for a patient. What is the PRIMARY rationale for utilizing a maximal exercise test
instead of a submaximal exercise test?
1.Assist in making a medical diagnosis
2.Determine maximum oxygen consumption
3.Assess the effectiveness of medical interventions
,4.Measure the effects of pharmacological agents ✔Correct Answer-Determine the maximum
oxygen consumption
An individual with declining health due to unhealthy lifestyle choices plans to engage in an
independent exercise program designed to improve their cardiovascular health. Which form of
self-monitoring would be the MOST appropriate for the individual to utilize when exercising?
1.Metabolic equivalents
2.Rate of perceived exertion
3.Systolic blood pressure
4.Respiration rate ✔Correct Answer-Rate of perceived exertion
A physical therapist assistant elects to use a recumbent bicycle instead of a treadmill as part of a
cardiovascular conditioning program for a patient. Which body mass index value would provide
the MOST appropriate justification for using this type of equipment?
1.15
2.21
3.27
4.33 ✔Correct Answer-33
A physical therapist assistant assesses a patient that describes his pain as burning, stinging, and
shooting. These characteristics describe which type of pain pattern?
1.Musculoskeletal
2.Vascular
3.Neurogenic
4.Emotional ✔Correct Answer-Neurogenic
A physical therapist assistant completes a work site analysis for a patient with T3 paraplegia.
The patient is employed in the marketing department of an advertising agency and relies on a
wheelchair for daily locomotion. Which of the following is likely to be the MOST significant
architectural barrier for the patient?
1.Hardwood floors
2.An entrance ramp with one inch of vertical rise for every six inches of ramp length
3.One-quarter inch thresholds at each door
4.Pedestal type sinks ✔Correct Answer-An entrance ramp with one inch of vertical rise for
every six inches of ramp length
A physical therapist assistant uses a pan splint as an intervention to diminish spasticity in the
wrist flexors. Which position of the wrist would be MOST desirable based on the established
therapeutic goal?
1.Wrist in extension to decrease activity of the agonist
2.Wrist in extension to increase activity of the agonist
3.Wrist in flexion to decrease activity of the agonist
4.Wrist in flexion to increase activity of the agonist ✔Correct Answer-Wrist in extension to
decrease activity of the agonist
, A physical therapist assistant treating a patient on hemodialysis attempts to measure the
intensity of an exercise activity. What is the MOST appropriate method to utilize?
1.Heart rate
2.Blood pressure
3.Respiratory rate
4.Rating of perceived exertion ✔Correct Answer-Rating of perceived exertion
A physical therapist assistant works with a patient with complaints of hip pain. The physical
therapist assistant places the patient in prone and bends their knee to better evaluate the
patient's muscular flexibility. As the patient's knee bends to end-range, they hike their hip off of
the table. Shortening of which muscle would MOST likely be associated with this finding?
1.Iliopsoas
2.Vastus lateralis
3.Rectus femoris
4.Sartorius ✔Correct Answer-Rectus femoris
A patient with a severe knee injury develops capsular tightness. As part of the established
treatment program the physical therapist assistant incorporates stretching activities. Which
statement is the MOST accurate when considering the viscoelastic properties of the connective
tissues around the knee?
1.The assistant should consider using a prolonged stretch to induce creep and remodeling
within the tissues.
2.Connective tissue deforms more easily with repeated quick stretches than with a slow
prolonged stretch.
3.During stretching connective tissue is not capable of undergoing deformation or elongation
and then returning to its original length.
4.Viscoelasticity is not a time dependent property. ✔Correct Answer-The assistant should
consider using a prolonged stretch to induce creep and remodeling within the tissues
A physical therapist assistant attempts to identify an appropriate wheelchair for a 34-year-old
patient with bilateral lower extremity amputations. What should be the MOST important
feature of a wheelchair designed for the patient?
1.The drive wheels are set behind the vertical back supports
2.Friction surface handrims
3.Reclining back with elevating legrests
4.Removable armrests ✔Correct Answer-The drive wheels are set behind the vertical back
supports
A six-year-old female is currently taking Neurontin for the treatment of seizures. Which item
would be MOST affected by this pharmacological agent?
1.Coordination
2.Verbal comprehension
3.Strength
