PTHA 1409 UNIT 1, EXAM 1 (ACC INTRO TO PTA)
2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH 100% SOLVED SOLUTION
Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act Answer - Physical therapy means the
examination, treatment or instruction of human beings to detect, assess,
prevent, correct and alleviate physical disability and pain from injury, disease,
disorders.
The Guide to PT Practice Answer - Physical therapy is the restoration,
maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function and optimal quality
of life as it relates to movement and health.
Objectives of physical therapy stated in the APTA Model Definition of Physical
Therapy for State Practice Acts Answer - 1. Examining individuals
2. Alleviating impairments
3. Prevent injury
4. Promoting wellness
5. Engaging in education/research/consultation
Examining Answer - Examining individuals with impairments, functional
limitations, and disability or health-related conditions in order to determine a
diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
Alleviating Answer - Alleviating impairment and functional limitation by
designing, implementing, and modifying therapeutic intervention.
,Prevent Answer - Prevent injury, impairment, functional limitation, and
disability.
Promoting Answer - fitness, wellness, quality of life
Engaging Answer - Engaging in consultation, education, and research.
Practice setting for PT Answer - hospitals
home health agencies
outpatient clinics
rehabilitation facilities
skilled nursing facilities
fitness and sports training centers
athletic facilities
long-term care
education and research
Define PTA Answer - technically educated healthcare provider who assists the
PT in the provision of physical therapy
Origin and history of PTA Answer - 1960's too few PTs
1964- committee to decide need for nonprofessional assistants
1967- first two programs for PTAs
1969-first graduates from Miami Dade and St. Mary's
1970- temporary membership in APTA
1973-permanent membership in APTA
1983 Cheryl Carpenter-DAvis formed ASIG, and established regions
, 1989- Affiliate Assembly
1998- National Assembly: PTAs who were memberrs of APTA were
automatically members of NA
Role of the PTA (detailed) Answer - provide physical therapy services under
direction and supervision of a physical therapist. PTAs implement components
of patient care, obtain data related to the treatments provided, and collaborate
with PT to modify care as needed
PT Role Answer - to perform all aspects of patient/client management which
would include examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis they also
provide services to prevent pain and dysfunction
PTA Role Answer - assists in carrying out interventions under their general or
direct supervision and instructions.
Support Staff Role Answer - unlicensed techs which assist with tasks related to
patient care which are permitted by law, these tasks are assigned by a
supervising PT or PTA under direct personal supervision
6 different categories that are treated in physical therapy Answer - 1.
Musculoskeletal
2. Neuromuscular
3. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
4. Integumentary
5. Pediatric
6. Older adults (geriatrics)
Categories of interventions Answer - 1. Airway clearance
2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH 100% SOLVED SOLUTION
Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act Answer - Physical therapy means the
examination, treatment or instruction of human beings to detect, assess,
prevent, correct and alleviate physical disability and pain from injury, disease,
disorders.
The Guide to PT Practice Answer - Physical therapy is the restoration,
maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function and optimal quality
of life as it relates to movement and health.
Objectives of physical therapy stated in the APTA Model Definition of Physical
Therapy for State Practice Acts Answer - 1. Examining individuals
2. Alleviating impairments
3. Prevent injury
4. Promoting wellness
5. Engaging in education/research/consultation
Examining Answer - Examining individuals with impairments, functional
limitations, and disability or health-related conditions in order to determine a
diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
Alleviating Answer - Alleviating impairment and functional limitation by
designing, implementing, and modifying therapeutic intervention.
,Prevent Answer - Prevent injury, impairment, functional limitation, and
disability.
Promoting Answer - fitness, wellness, quality of life
Engaging Answer - Engaging in consultation, education, and research.
Practice setting for PT Answer - hospitals
home health agencies
outpatient clinics
rehabilitation facilities
skilled nursing facilities
fitness and sports training centers
athletic facilities
long-term care
education and research
Define PTA Answer - technically educated healthcare provider who assists the
PT in the provision of physical therapy
Origin and history of PTA Answer - 1960's too few PTs
1964- committee to decide need for nonprofessional assistants
1967- first two programs for PTAs
1969-first graduates from Miami Dade and St. Mary's
1970- temporary membership in APTA
1973-permanent membership in APTA
1983 Cheryl Carpenter-DAvis formed ASIG, and established regions
, 1989- Affiliate Assembly
1998- National Assembly: PTAs who were memberrs of APTA were
automatically members of NA
Role of the PTA (detailed) Answer - provide physical therapy services under
direction and supervision of a physical therapist. PTAs implement components
of patient care, obtain data related to the treatments provided, and collaborate
with PT to modify care as needed
PT Role Answer - to perform all aspects of patient/client management which
would include examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis they also
provide services to prevent pain and dysfunction
PTA Role Answer - assists in carrying out interventions under their general or
direct supervision and instructions.
Support Staff Role Answer - unlicensed techs which assist with tasks related to
patient care which are permitted by law, these tasks are assigned by a
supervising PT or PTA under direct personal supervision
6 different categories that are treated in physical therapy Answer - 1.
Musculoskeletal
2. Neuromuscular
3. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
4. Integumentary
5. Pediatric
6. Older adults (geriatrics)
Categories of interventions Answer - 1. Airway clearance
