Physical Therapy Aide Practice Exam A-1
Questions and Answers
Which of the following are acceptable ways to lift patients?
A.) Chicken winging
B.) Arms around neck
C.) Gait belt under arm pits
D.) Gait belt around waist Gait belt around waist
A hemi walker is used when a patient's condition has deteriorated and a walker is no longer
effective.
True or false? False
The reflex checked by striking the knee is the:
A.) Achilles
B.) Knee jerk
,C.) Ankle jerk
D.) Femoris jerk Knee jerk
The abbreviation "ad lib" means:
A.) As needed
B.) Let it be labeled
C.) Add label
D.) As desired As desired
Which of the following directional terms means "toward the front"?
A.) Distal
B.) Internal
C.) Posterior
D.) Anterior Anterior
What physiologic changes are commonly associated with aging?
, A.) Altered visual acuity, loss of bone density, decreased balance
B.) Advanced wound healing, increased strength, increased tactile sense
C.) Altered mental capacity, increased proprioception, increased muscle elasticity
D.) Increased connective tissue elasticity, altered hearing acuity, improved physical condition
Altered visual acuity, loss of bone density, decreased balance
What is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection?
A.) Perform hand hygiene before and after patient treatment.
B.) Do not leave patients unattended.
C.) Routinely evaluate equipment.
D.) Follow proper quarantine procedures. Perform hand hygiene before and after patient
treatment.
Non-pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms.
True or false? False
Questions and Answers
Which of the following are acceptable ways to lift patients?
A.) Chicken winging
B.) Arms around neck
C.) Gait belt under arm pits
D.) Gait belt around waist Gait belt around waist
A hemi walker is used when a patient's condition has deteriorated and a walker is no longer
effective.
True or false? False
The reflex checked by striking the knee is the:
A.) Achilles
B.) Knee jerk
,C.) Ankle jerk
D.) Femoris jerk Knee jerk
The abbreviation "ad lib" means:
A.) As needed
B.) Let it be labeled
C.) Add label
D.) As desired As desired
Which of the following directional terms means "toward the front"?
A.) Distal
B.) Internal
C.) Posterior
D.) Anterior Anterior
What physiologic changes are commonly associated with aging?
, A.) Altered visual acuity, loss of bone density, decreased balance
B.) Advanced wound healing, increased strength, increased tactile sense
C.) Altered mental capacity, increased proprioception, increased muscle elasticity
D.) Increased connective tissue elasticity, altered hearing acuity, improved physical condition
Altered visual acuity, loss of bone density, decreased balance
What is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection?
A.) Perform hand hygiene before and after patient treatment.
B.) Do not leave patients unattended.
C.) Routinely evaluate equipment.
D.) Follow proper quarantine procedures. Perform hand hygiene before and after patient
treatment.
Non-pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms.
True or false? False
