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PTA BOARD EXAM (PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT)
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A physical therapist assistant utilizes a cycle ergometer with a patient
rehabilitating from a minor stroke. The established physical therapy goal
relates to improving the patient's strength. The patient has progressed to
30 minutes, three times a week at a workload equivalent to 30% of their
maximum oxygen consumption. The MOST appropriate modification is:
1. increase the intensity of the exercise
2. increase the frequency of the exercise
3. increase the duration of the exercise
4. discontinue the exercise - Correct Answer - 1. Increase the intensity of
the exercise
A physical therapist assistant reviews a patient's medical record that
contains the results of testing using the Glasgow Coma Scale. The
medical diagnosis MOST likely to utilize this instrument is:
1. trigeminal neuralgia
2. cerebrovascular accident
3. traumatic brain injury
4. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Correct Answer - 3. TBI
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A patient in an acute care hospital awaiting a heart transplant uses a left
ventricular assistive device. During a treatment session, the patient
suddenly fails to exhibit a pulse and appears to be in distress. The MOST
appropriate immediate action is to:
1. administer chest compressions
2. call a code
3. attempt to assess the condition of the left ventricular assistive device
4. reassess the patient's vital signs - Correct Answer - 2. Call a code
A physical therapist assistant works with a patient diagnosed with a
vestibular disorder on various balance activities. When assessing balance
the physical therapist assistant should expect the vestibular system to be
MOST responsive to changes in:
1. center of gravity
2. head position
3. visual field
4. tactile feedback - Correct Answer - 2. Head position
A patient recently diagnosed with terminal cancer discusses his future
plans with a physical therapist assistant. The patient indicates that if he
dedicates himself to a daily exercise program it will be possible to attend
his grandson's college graduation next year. Which stage of death and
dying is BEST characterized in this scenario?
1. denial
2. bargaining
3. depression
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4. acceptance - Correct Answer - 2. Bargaining
A physical therapist asks a physical therapist assistant to instruct an
existing patient in ascending and descending the stairs with axillary
crutches. During the training session the patient falls and fractures her
hip. Who is MOST liable for the incident?
1. the referring physician
2. the patient
3. the physical therapist
4. the physical therapist assistant - Correct Answer - 4. the PTA
A six-year-old female is currently taking Neurontin for the treatment of
seizures. Based on the prescribed medication, the patient may have the
MOST difficulty when performing interventions that attempt to improve:
1. coordination
2. verbal comprehension
3. strength
4. flexibility - Correct Answer - 1. Coordination.
A patient confides in their physical therapist assistant that while taking a
prescribed sedative they would often consume alcohol. What effect
BEST describes the interaction of these two agents?
1. antagonistic
2. catalyst
3. toxic
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4. synergistic - Correct Answer - 4. Synergistic
A physical therapist assistant monitors a patient performing a wall
stretch as shown. Which muscle would be emphasized by instructing the
patient to perform the stretch with the rear knee in slight flexion?
1. medial head of the gastrocnemius
2. lateral head of the gastrocnemius
3. soleus
4. plantaris - Correct Answer - 3. Soleus
A patient rehabilitating from a lower extremity fracture is referred to
physical therapy. As part of the treatment regimen, the patient
participates in aquatic therapy. Assuming the patient is cleared for 50%
weight bearing, how much of the patient's body should be immersed in
water during ambulation activities?
1. knee level
2. mid-thigh level
3. waist level
4. mid-sternal level - Correct Answer - 3. Waist level
A physical therapist assistant works with a patient rehabilitating from a
medial meniscectomy. While observing the patient complete a leg press
exercise, the physical therapist assistant feels the patient is struggling
more than usual and is concerned that the patient may alter his technique
in an attempt to successfully complete the activity. The MOST
appropriate action for the physical therapist assistant is to:
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PTA BOARD EXAM (PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT)
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| 2 LATEST
VERSIONS (VERSION A & B) WITH 650 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS / GRADED A+| PTA BOARD
EXAM PREP 2025|| BRAND NEW!!
PTA BOARD EXAM V1
A physical therapist assistant utilizes a cycle ergometer with a patient
rehabilitating from a minor stroke. The established physical therapy goal
relates to improving the patient's strength. The patient has progressed to
30 minutes, three times a week at a workload equivalent to 30% of their
maximum oxygen consumption. The MOST appropriate modification is:
1. increase the intensity of the exercise
2. increase the frequency of the exercise
3. increase the duration of the exercise
4. discontinue the exercise - Correct Answer - 1. Increase the intensity of
the exercise
A physical therapist assistant reviews a patient's medical record that
contains the results of testing using the Glasgow Coma Scale. The
medical diagnosis MOST likely to utilize this instrument is:
1. trigeminal neuralgia
2. cerebrovascular accident
3. traumatic brain injury
4. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Correct Answer - 3. TBI
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A patient in an acute care hospital awaiting a heart transplant uses a left
ventricular assistive device. During a treatment session, the patient
suddenly fails to exhibit a pulse and appears to be in distress. The MOST
appropriate immediate action is to:
1. administer chest compressions
2. call a code
3. attempt to assess the condition of the left ventricular assistive device
4. reassess the patient's vital signs - Correct Answer - 2. Call a code
A physical therapist assistant works with a patient diagnosed with a
vestibular disorder on various balance activities. When assessing balance
the physical therapist assistant should expect the vestibular system to be
MOST responsive to changes in:
1. center of gravity
2. head position
3. visual field
4. tactile feedback - Correct Answer - 2. Head position
A patient recently diagnosed with terminal cancer discusses his future
plans with a physical therapist assistant. The patient indicates that if he
dedicates himself to a daily exercise program it will be possible to attend
his grandson's college graduation next year. Which stage of death and
dying is BEST characterized in this scenario?
1. denial
2. bargaining
3. depression
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4. acceptance - Correct Answer - 2. Bargaining
A physical therapist asks a physical therapist assistant to instruct an
existing patient in ascending and descending the stairs with axillary
crutches. During the training session the patient falls and fractures her
hip. Who is MOST liable for the incident?
1. the referring physician
2. the patient
3. the physical therapist
4. the physical therapist assistant - Correct Answer - 4. the PTA
A six-year-old female is currently taking Neurontin for the treatment of
seizures. Based on the prescribed medication, the patient may have the
MOST difficulty when performing interventions that attempt to improve:
1. coordination
2. verbal comprehension
3. strength
4. flexibility - Correct Answer - 1. Coordination.
A patient confides in their physical therapist assistant that while taking a
prescribed sedative they would often consume alcohol. What effect
BEST describes the interaction of these two agents?
1. antagonistic
2. catalyst
3. toxic
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4. synergistic - Correct Answer - 4. Synergistic
A physical therapist assistant monitors a patient performing a wall
stretch as shown. Which muscle would be emphasized by instructing the
patient to perform the stretch with the rear knee in slight flexion?
1. medial head of the gastrocnemius
2. lateral head of the gastrocnemius
3. soleus
4. plantaris - Correct Answer - 3. Soleus
A patient rehabilitating from a lower extremity fracture is referred to
physical therapy. As part of the treatment regimen, the patient
participates in aquatic therapy. Assuming the patient is cleared for 50%
weight bearing, how much of the patient's body should be immersed in
water during ambulation activities?
1. knee level
2. mid-thigh level
3. waist level
4. mid-sternal level - Correct Answer - 3. Waist level
A physical therapist assistant works with a patient rehabilitating from a
medial meniscectomy. While observing the patient complete a leg press
exercise, the physical therapist assistant feels the patient is struggling
more than usual and is concerned that the patient may alter his technique
in an attempt to successfully complete the activity. The MOST
appropriate action for the physical therapist assistant is to:
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