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Peat Exam PTA COMPLETE NEWEST 200 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: While pulling to the standing position and cruising, a 1-year-old child flexes the toes
bilaterally. Which of the following observations would be of MOST concern?
1.The plantar reflex has not been integrated.
2.The positive supporting reflex has not been integrated.
3.The Babinski reflex is interfering with the infant's functioning.
4.The spontaneous stepping reflex is interfering with the infant's functioning. - ANSWER-1.The
plantar reflex has not been integrated.
QUESTION: A patient has spent a week lying in supine position in bed. Which of the following
positions will MOST effectively promote clearance of the pooled pulmonary secretions?
1.Prone position with head down 45°
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2.Supine position with head down 45°
3.Prone position with head elevated 45°
4.One-quarter turn from prone position on the left side - ANSWER-1.Prone position with head
down 45°
QUESTION: A patient who is in the subacute phase after total shoulder arthroplasty attempts to
use the affected hand to button a shirt. Which of the following instructions to the patient is
MOST appropriate at this time?
1.Use the unaffected hand instead when buttoning.
2.Continue buttoning the shirt to increase function.
3.Keep the shoulder in the immobilizer to avoid damage to the surgical site.
4.Ask the nurse's aide to button the shirt. - ANSWER-2.Continue buttoning the shirt to increase
function.
QUESTION: Which of the following nerves would require both sensory and motor testing to
determine if the nerve is intact?
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1.Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
2.Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
3.Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
4.Abducent nerve (CN VI) - ANSWER-3.Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
QUESTION: A patient routinely has to stop walking in order to answer a question. The patient
MOST likely has difficulty with which of the following types of motor skills?
1.Serial
2.Discrete
3.Dual-task
4.Continuous - ANSWER-3.Dual-task
Which of the following joints is MOST likely affected in a patient who has Legg-Calvé-Perthes
disease?
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1.Hip joint
2.Knee joint
3.Subtalar joint
4.Talonavicular joint - ANSWER-1.Hip joint
QUESTION: A patient who has been restricted to total bed rest for 1 week should be expected
to exhibit which of the following changes in cardiopulmonary function?
1.Increased resting heart rate
2.Decreased submaximal exercise heart rate
3.Increased functional residual capacity
4.Decreased respiratory rate - ANSWER-1.Increased resting heart rate
QUESTION: A patient's medical record includes the note that the patient has a deep full-
thickness burn. A physical therapist assistant can conclude that this patient will exhibit damage
to the:
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Peat Exam PTA COMPLETE NEWEST 200 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: While pulling to the standing position and cruising, a 1-year-old child flexes the toes
bilaterally. Which of the following observations would be of MOST concern?
1.The plantar reflex has not been integrated.
2.The positive supporting reflex has not been integrated.
3.The Babinski reflex is interfering with the infant's functioning.
4.The spontaneous stepping reflex is interfering with the infant's functioning. - ANSWER-1.The
plantar reflex has not been integrated.
QUESTION: A patient has spent a week lying in supine position in bed. Which of the following
positions will MOST effectively promote clearance of the pooled pulmonary secretions?
1.Prone position with head down 45°
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2.Supine position with head down 45°
3.Prone position with head elevated 45°
4.One-quarter turn from prone position on the left side - ANSWER-1.Prone position with head
down 45°
QUESTION: A patient who is in the subacute phase after total shoulder arthroplasty attempts to
use the affected hand to button a shirt. Which of the following instructions to the patient is
MOST appropriate at this time?
1.Use the unaffected hand instead when buttoning.
2.Continue buttoning the shirt to increase function.
3.Keep the shoulder in the immobilizer to avoid damage to the surgical site.
4.Ask the nurse's aide to button the shirt. - ANSWER-2.Continue buttoning the shirt to increase
function.
QUESTION: Which of the following nerves would require both sensory and motor testing to
determine if the nerve is intact?
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1.Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
2.Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
3.Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
4.Abducent nerve (CN VI) - ANSWER-3.Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
QUESTION: A patient routinely has to stop walking in order to answer a question. The patient
MOST likely has difficulty with which of the following types of motor skills?
1.Serial
2.Discrete
3.Dual-task
4.Continuous - ANSWER-3.Dual-task
Which of the following joints is MOST likely affected in a patient who has Legg-Calvé-Perthes
disease?
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1.Hip joint
2.Knee joint
3.Subtalar joint
4.Talonavicular joint - ANSWER-1.Hip joint
QUESTION: A patient who has been restricted to total bed rest for 1 week should be expected
to exhibit which of the following changes in cardiopulmonary function?
1.Increased resting heart rate
2.Decreased submaximal exercise heart rate
3.Increased functional residual capacity
4.Decreased respiratory rate - ANSWER-1.Increased resting heart rate
QUESTION: A patient's medical record includes the note that the patient has a deep full-
thickness burn. A physical therapist assistant can conclude that this patient will exhibit damage
to the:
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