Fsbpt 2.2 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
2.1 A physical therapist assistant is treating a patient with a rotator cuff repair. The plan of care
has consisted of passive range of motion. The physician has ordered progression to active range
of motion with gentle strengthening. The assistant should: 1. treat as ordered by the
physician and document that physical therapy evaluation will follow.
2. discontinue treatment until re-evaluation can be done by the physical therapist.
3. progress to low-level active range of motion exercises and request re-evaluation by the
physical therapist.
4. proceed with passive range of motion and request re-evaluation by the physical therapist.
Your Answer: 4
Correct Answer: 4
You have answered the question correctly.
4. It is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant to provide interventions within the plan of
care but not to change the plan of care without approval of the physical therapist.
, Fsbpt 2.2 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
2.2 A patient with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis reports tightness and swelling in
multiple joints. Which of the following exercises would be CONTRAINDICATED at this time?
1. Active assistive range of motion
2. Active range of motion
3. Stretching
4. Isometric
Your Answer: 4
Correct Answer: 3
You have incorrectly answered the question.
3. Stretching should not be done across swollen joints because it can distend the joint capsule,
increase joint irritability, and prolong the joint reaction.
2.3 Which of the following postures is MOST stable? 1. Kneeling
, Fsbpt 2.2 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
2. Prone on elbows
3. Quadruped
4. Sitting
Your Answer: 2
Correct Answer: 2
You have answered the question correctly.
2.4 A patient sustained a fibular head and neck fracture affecting the adjacent nerve. Which gait
deviation would the physical therapist assistant expect? 1. Knee hyperextension in
midstance
2. Excessive knee flexion at heel off (terminal stance)
3. Heel lift in midstance
, Fsbpt 2.2 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
4. Foot drop at heel strike (initial contact)
Your Answer: 2
Correct Answer: 4
You have incorrectly answered the question.
4. Injury to the deep peroneal (fibular) nerve, which innervates the tibialis anterior, may occur in
association with a fibular head and neck fracture. Dysfunction of the tibialis anterior would cause
foot drop at heel strike (initial contact). (O'Sullivan, p. 256; Lippert, p. 81)
2.5 A seated patient is performing weight-shifting activities. Which of the following terms is the
BEST description of this activity? 1. Mobility
2. Static postural control
3. Dynamic postural control
4. Skill
2.1 A physical therapist assistant is treating a patient with a rotator cuff repair. The plan of care
has consisted of passive range of motion. The physician has ordered progression to active range
of motion with gentle strengthening. The assistant should: 1. treat as ordered by the
physician and document that physical therapy evaluation will follow.
2. discontinue treatment until re-evaluation can be done by the physical therapist.
3. progress to low-level active range of motion exercises and request re-evaluation by the
physical therapist.
4. proceed with passive range of motion and request re-evaluation by the physical therapist.
Your Answer: 4
Correct Answer: 4
You have answered the question correctly.
4. It is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant to provide interventions within the plan of
care but not to change the plan of care without approval of the physical therapist.
, Fsbpt 2.2 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
2.2 A patient with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis reports tightness and swelling in
multiple joints. Which of the following exercises would be CONTRAINDICATED at this time?
1. Active assistive range of motion
2. Active range of motion
3. Stretching
4. Isometric
Your Answer: 4
Correct Answer: 3
You have incorrectly answered the question.
3. Stretching should not be done across swollen joints because it can distend the joint capsule,
increase joint irritability, and prolong the joint reaction.
2.3 Which of the following postures is MOST stable? 1. Kneeling
, Fsbpt 2.2 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
2. Prone on elbows
3. Quadruped
4. Sitting
Your Answer: 2
Correct Answer: 2
You have answered the question correctly.
2.4 A patient sustained a fibular head and neck fracture affecting the adjacent nerve. Which gait
deviation would the physical therapist assistant expect? 1. Knee hyperextension in
midstance
2. Excessive knee flexion at heel off (terminal stance)
3. Heel lift in midstance
, Fsbpt 2.2 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
4. Foot drop at heel strike (initial contact)
Your Answer: 2
Correct Answer: 4
You have incorrectly answered the question.
4. Injury to the deep peroneal (fibular) nerve, which innervates the tibialis anterior, may occur in
association with a fibular head and neck fracture. Dysfunction of the tibialis anterior would cause
foot drop at heel strike (initial contact). (O'Sullivan, p. 256; Lippert, p. 81)
2.5 A seated patient is performing weight-shifting activities. Which of the following terms is the
BEST description of this activity? 1. Mobility
2. Static postural control
3. Dynamic postural control
4. Skill
