PEAT 3 Physical Therapy Practice COMPLETE EXAM
LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When considering special tests for orthopedic assessment of a client, the validity of a test is important
because the:
A. results of the test can be standardized.
B. test measures what it is supposed to measure.
C. results of the test are reproducible
D. test can be accurately performed by someone else. - answer>>B
A patient sustained a Colles' fracture 8 weeks ago and has been in a cast since that time. Immediately
after cast removal, it is MOST appropriate for the physical therapy intervention for the wrist and hand to
include:
A. passive and active assistive range of motion exercises.
B. progressive resistive exercises.
C. grade-4 joint mobilization techniques.
D. return to prefracture level of activity. - answer>>A
A patient with a traumatic brain injury is receiving outpatient physical therapy. The physical therapist
notices that the patient becomes agitated during therapy sessions. To which of the following
professionals should the patient be referred for assessment and diagnosis?
,A. Occupational therapist
B. Neuropsychologist
C. Vocational counselor
D. Speech-language pathologist - answer>>B
During examination of the jaw-opening pattern of a patient with a temporomandibular joint problem,
the therapist notes early protrusion of the mandible. Which of the following mandibular movements
MOST likely causes the protrusion?
A. Condylar translation
B. Mandibular depression
C. Condylar rotation
D. Lateral glide - answer>>A
A child who has cerebral palsy has been receiving physical therapy 1 time/week for the past month.
During the fourth visit, the physical therapist instructs the parents in a daily exercise program for the
child, including stretching techniques. The BEST method to ensure correct implementation and
carryover of the program is for the therapist to:
A. reassess the patient's range of motion 1 month after instructing the parents.
B. review the parents' written notes on the child's progress.
C. demonstrate exercises for the parents and ask them to return for a program check in 1 week.
D. ask the parents to demonstrate the exercises and to return for a program check in 1 week. -
answer>>D
Excessive upward rotation of the right scapula is noted when a patient attempts to perform shoulder
flexion. Which of the following exercises is MOST appropriate to help correct the excessive scapular
rotation?
,A. Right scapular protraction against resistance with the right arm at 90° of flexion
B. Bilateral scapular elevation with the upper extremities at 180° of flexion
C. Wall push-ups with an isometric hold at end range with the elbows extended
D. Bilateral scapular adduction with the upper extremities medially (internally) rotated and adducted
across the back - answer>>D
A physical therapist is measuring ankle range of motion in a patient. The measurement shown in
photograph A is greater than that measurement shown in photograph B. The MOST likely cause of the
difference in measurement is:
A. Talocrural joint capsule restriction.
B. Weakness of the ankle dorsiflexors.
C. Tightness in the hamstrings.
D. Tightness in the gastrocnemius - answer>>D
A patient with left hemiparesis is being discharged from a rehabilitation center. The physical therapist
has been unsuccessful in getting the family's cooperation to instruct them in transfers,bed mobility, and
safety precautions. The MOST appropriate action for the physical therapist to take is to:
A. educate the patient so she can tell others how to assist her.
B. contact social services and arrange for a team and family meeting
C. refer the patient for home care and document the appropriate interventions.
, D. write a home program and give it to the family. - answer>>B
A patient is being examined for medial epicondylitis. With this diagnosis, the physical therapist should
expect to MOST likely find pain over the:
A. origin of the flexor digitorum profundus with resisted finger flexion.
B. origin of the pronator teres muscle with active pronation.
C. medial epicondyle with passive wrist flexion.
D. insertion of the triceps brachii with passive elbow extension. - answer>>B
In treating a patient who has had recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation, the physical therapist should
AVOID which of the following extreme shoulder motions?
A. Adduction and lateral (external) rotation
B. Abduction and lateral (external) rotation
C. Hyperextension and medial (internal) rotation
D. Abduction and medial (internal) rotation - answer>>B
During the examination of a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome, the physical therapist is MOST likely to
find:
A. paresthesia of the medial palmar surface of the hand
LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When considering special tests for orthopedic assessment of a client, the validity of a test is important
because the:
A. results of the test can be standardized.
B. test measures what it is supposed to measure.
C. results of the test are reproducible
D. test can be accurately performed by someone else. - answer>>B
A patient sustained a Colles' fracture 8 weeks ago and has been in a cast since that time. Immediately
after cast removal, it is MOST appropriate for the physical therapy intervention for the wrist and hand to
include:
A. passive and active assistive range of motion exercises.
B. progressive resistive exercises.
C. grade-4 joint mobilization techniques.
D. return to prefracture level of activity. - answer>>A
A patient with a traumatic brain injury is receiving outpatient physical therapy. The physical therapist
notices that the patient becomes agitated during therapy sessions. To which of the following
professionals should the patient be referred for assessment and diagnosis?
,A. Occupational therapist
B. Neuropsychologist
C. Vocational counselor
D. Speech-language pathologist - answer>>B
During examination of the jaw-opening pattern of a patient with a temporomandibular joint problem,
the therapist notes early protrusion of the mandible. Which of the following mandibular movements
MOST likely causes the protrusion?
A. Condylar translation
B. Mandibular depression
C. Condylar rotation
D. Lateral glide - answer>>A
A child who has cerebral palsy has been receiving physical therapy 1 time/week for the past month.
During the fourth visit, the physical therapist instructs the parents in a daily exercise program for the
child, including stretching techniques. The BEST method to ensure correct implementation and
carryover of the program is for the therapist to:
A. reassess the patient's range of motion 1 month after instructing the parents.
B. review the parents' written notes on the child's progress.
C. demonstrate exercises for the parents and ask them to return for a program check in 1 week.
D. ask the parents to demonstrate the exercises and to return for a program check in 1 week. -
answer>>D
Excessive upward rotation of the right scapula is noted when a patient attempts to perform shoulder
flexion. Which of the following exercises is MOST appropriate to help correct the excessive scapular
rotation?
,A. Right scapular protraction against resistance with the right arm at 90° of flexion
B. Bilateral scapular elevation with the upper extremities at 180° of flexion
C. Wall push-ups with an isometric hold at end range with the elbows extended
D. Bilateral scapular adduction with the upper extremities medially (internally) rotated and adducted
across the back - answer>>D
A physical therapist is measuring ankle range of motion in a patient. The measurement shown in
photograph A is greater than that measurement shown in photograph B. The MOST likely cause of the
difference in measurement is:
A. Talocrural joint capsule restriction.
B. Weakness of the ankle dorsiflexors.
C. Tightness in the hamstrings.
D. Tightness in the gastrocnemius - answer>>D
A patient with left hemiparesis is being discharged from a rehabilitation center. The physical therapist
has been unsuccessful in getting the family's cooperation to instruct them in transfers,bed mobility, and
safety precautions. The MOST appropriate action for the physical therapist to take is to:
A. educate the patient so she can tell others how to assist her.
B. contact social services and arrange for a team and family meeting
C. refer the patient for home care and document the appropriate interventions.
, D. write a home program and give it to the family. - answer>>B
A patient is being examined for medial epicondylitis. With this diagnosis, the physical therapist should
expect to MOST likely find pain over the:
A. origin of the flexor digitorum profundus with resisted finger flexion.
B. origin of the pronator teres muscle with active pronation.
C. medial epicondyle with passive wrist flexion.
D. insertion of the triceps brachii with passive elbow extension. - answer>>B
In treating a patient who has had recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation, the physical therapist should
AVOID which of the following extreme shoulder motions?
A. Adduction and lateral (external) rotation
B. Abduction and lateral (external) rotation
C. Hyperextension and medial (internal) rotation
D. Abduction and medial (internal) rotation - answer>>B
During the examination of a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome, the physical therapist is MOST likely to
find:
A. paresthesia of the medial palmar surface of the hand
