TEXAS REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN
LICENSE EXAM – PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
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1. Which professional typically provides the treatment plan
that a rehabilitation technician follows?
A. Occupational therapy aide
B. Licensed therapist (PT/OT/SLP)
C. Case manager
D. Nurse
Answer: B
Rationale: Rehabilitation technicians must work under the
direct supervision of a licensed therapist who establishes the
treatment plan.
2. HIPAA primarily regulates which aspect of patient care?
A. Billing only
B. Protection of patient health information
,C. Emergency protocols
D. Staff scheduling
Answer: B
Rationale: HIPAA exists to protect privacy and confidentiality
of patient medical information.
3. Before assisting a patient with ambulation, what is the
FIRST safety action?
A. Apply gait belt
B. Check vital signs
C. Document the session
D. Ensure the patient’s footwear is secure
Answer: D
Rationale: Proper footwear prevents slips and falls, making it
the essential first step.
4. A gait belt is placed:
A. Around the neck
B. Above the chest
C. Around the patient’s waist
D. Below the knees
Answer: C
,Rationale: The gait belt must be positioned around the waist
for controlled support.
5. When transferring a patient from wheelchair to bed, the
technician should:
A. Pull the patient toward them
B. Allow patient to pivot alone
C. Lock only the bed wheels
D. Lock both bed and wheelchair wheels
Answer: D
Rationale: Locked wheels prevent movement during transfer,
reducing fall risk.
6. A patient begins to fall while ambulating. The technician
should:
A. Lift the patient upright
B. Run for help
C. Lower the patient to the floor safely
D. Pull the patient toward the wall
Answer: C
Rationale: Safely lowering minimizes injury to both patient
and staff.
, 7. The MOST accurate measure of pain is:
A. Nurse report
B. Technician observation alone
C. Family opinion
D. Patient’s self-report
Answer: D
Rationale: Pain is subjective and best assessed through patient
expression.
8. Universal precautions apply to:
A. Blood only
B. Infectious patients only
C. All body fluids except sweat
D. Hospitals only
Answer: C
Rationale: Universal precautions assume all body fluids may
contain infectious pathogens.
9. Proper handwashing lasts at least:
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 1 minute
LICENSE EXAM – PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
| INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which professional typically provides the treatment plan
that a rehabilitation technician follows?
A. Occupational therapy aide
B. Licensed therapist (PT/OT/SLP)
C. Case manager
D. Nurse
Answer: B
Rationale: Rehabilitation technicians must work under the
direct supervision of a licensed therapist who establishes the
treatment plan.
2. HIPAA primarily regulates which aspect of patient care?
A. Billing only
B. Protection of patient health information
,C. Emergency protocols
D. Staff scheduling
Answer: B
Rationale: HIPAA exists to protect privacy and confidentiality
of patient medical information.
3. Before assisting a patient with ambulation, what is the
FIRST safety action?
A. Apply gait belt
B. Check vital signs
C. Document the session
D. Ensure the patient’s footwear is secure
Answer: D
Rationale: Proper footwear prevents slips and falls, making it
the essential first step.
4. A gait belt is placed:
A. Around the neck
B. Above the chest
C. Around the patient’s waist
D. Below the knees
Answer: C
,Rationale: The gait belt must be positioned around the waist
for controlled support.
5. When transferring a patient from wheelchair to bed, the
technician should:
A. Pull the patient toward them
B. Allow patient to pivot alone
C. Lock only the bed wheels
D. Lock both bed and wheelchair wheels
Answer: D
Rationale: Locked wheels prevent movement during transfer,
reducing fall risk.
6. A patient begins to fall while ambulating. The technician
should:
A. Lift the patient upright
B. Run for help
C. Lower the patient to the floor safely
D. Pull the patient toward the wall
Answer: C
Rationale: Safely lowering minimizes injury to both patient
and staff.
, 7. The MOST accurate measure of pain is:
A. Nurse report
B. Technician observation alone
C. Family opinion
D. Patient’s self-report
Answer: D
Rationale: Pain is subjective and best assessed through patient
expression.
8. Universal precautions apply to:
A. Blood only
B. Infectious patients only
C. All body fluids except sweat
D. Hospitals only
Answer: C
Rationale: Universal precautions assume all body fluids may
contain infectious pathogens.
9. Proper handwashing lasts at least:
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 1 minute
