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Intro to PTA – Exam 1 (2025/2026) | 50+ Questions | APTA Ethics, Professional Roles, PT History & Patient Management

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This document presents 50+ clearly answered and instructor-verified questions for Intro to PTA Exam 1, aligned with Physical Therapist Assistant programs in the 2025/2026 academic year. Designed for use in accredited PTA courses, it covers key foundational concepts in physical therapy ethics, history, professional roles, and clinical reasoning. Topics include: APTA Core Values: integrity, altruism, ethics, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and moral obligation Ethical Principles (1–8) as defined by the APTA Code of Ethics, with emphasis on professionalism, trust, accountability, and advocacy Historical foundations of physical therapy: the role of WWI, polio epidemics, and Mary McMillan Key dates in PT history: establishment of APTA, PTA formation, APA origins, and evolution of licensure Organizational structure of APTA: House of Delegates, Board of Directors, volunteer groups Roles and responsibilities of PTs, PTAs, and PT aides RIPS Model of ethical decision-making: Realm, Individual Process, Situation The Patient-Client Management Model: Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Intervention, Outcomes Accreditation and oversight: CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education) Ideal for: PTA students enrolled in introductory physical therapy courses Pre-health students exploring therapy-related disciplines Allied health programs with content in ethics, professional development, or clinical pathways Test prep and classroom review for midterm/final exams in PTA programs This document serves as a concise, well-structured study guide for students preparing for early assessments in physical therapy assistant training programs. Keywords: PTA exam, APTA ethics, integrity, altruism, Mary McMillan, PT history, CAPTE, RIPS model, PTA responsibilities, APTA structure, beneficence, nonmaleficence, patient management, PTA education, professional values, ethical principles, examination, prognosis, intervention, physical therapy assistant

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Integrity - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔steadfast adherence to high ethical principles or

standards, being truthful, ensuringfairness, following through on

commitments, and verbalizing to others the rationale for actions


Ethics - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔discipline dealing with what is good and bad and

with moral duty and obligation


Altruism - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔the primary regard for or devotion to the interest

of patients and clients


Morals - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in

human behavior

, Beneficiene - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔- the moral obligation to act in a way that

benefits others, promoting their well-being and legitimate interests


Nonmaleficence - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔duty to do no harm


APTA organizational structure - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔House of delegates->

board of directors-> volunteer groups; excecutive committee-> APTA HQ

staff


What do PTs do? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Examining, evaluating, and testing


What do PTA's do? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Alleviating impairments, functional

limitations, and disabilities


What do PT Aides do? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔cleaning, set up for treatment,

patient escort, additional assist due to patient stature; no specialized

education, degree or licensure


How did Physical Therapy become a profession? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔polio &

WW1

Who founded PT and was the 1st president of the American Women's PT

Association? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Mary McMillan


Current President of APTA - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Roger Herr

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