FSBPT COMPREHENSIVE LICENSING
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◉ 1.1 A patient has pain in multiple joints, fever, and reddish patches
on the cheeks and nose. Which of the following conditions is the
MOST likely cause of these symptoms?1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Fibromyalgia syndrome
3. Polymyalgia rheumatica
4. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Your Answer: 4
Correct Answer: 4
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◉ 1.2 A physical therapist assistant performs a capillary refill test on
a patient. At what point after the direct pressure is released is
blanching most indicative of a normal response?1. Resolving in less
than 2 seconds
,2. Appearing in less than 2 seconds
3. Resolving in less than 4 seconds
4. Appearing in less than 4 seconds
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
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◉ 1.3 Which of the following parts of a research report would be
MOST useful to read to obtain a brief description of the research
design and main findings?1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Discussion
4. Conclusion
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
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, ◉ 1.4 A patient who is postmenopausal reports dull thoracic pain
and increased rounding of shoulders. Radiographs indicate wedging
of the T11 vertebra due to an old, undiagnosed fracture. Which of
the following exercise interventions should be emphasized?1.
Thoracic extension exercises
2. Concentric abdominal exercises
3. Participation in a water aerobics program
4. Resisted lower extremity exercises
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
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◉ 1.5 A patient exhibits limited hip flexion and reports unilateral hip
pain and stiffness that are relieved by rest. Which of the following
conditions is the MOST likely cause of these symptoms?1. Parkinson
disease
2. Rheumatoid arthritis
, 3. Osteoarthritis
4. Multiple sclerosis
Your Answer: 3
Correct Answer: 3
You have answered the question correctly
1.6 During treatment, a physical therapist assistant finds a callus on
the plantar surface of a patient's foot. Which of the following
characteristics is the BEST indicator of possible ulceration beneath
the callus?1. Thickness
2. Location
3. Color
4. Texture
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 3
You have incorrectly answered the question
SCRIPT 2026 FULL ANSWERS GRADED
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◉ 1.1 A patient has pain in multiple joints, fever, and reddish patches
on the cheeks and nose. Which of the following conditions is the
MOST likely cause of these symptoms?1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Fibromyalgia syndrome
3. Polymyalgia rheumatica
4. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Your Answer: 4
Correct Answer: 4
You have answered the question correctly
◉ 1.2 A physical therapist assistant performs a capillary refill test on
a patient. At what point after the direct pressure is released is
blanching most indicative of a normal response?1. Resolving in less
than 2 seconds
,2. Appearing in less than 2 seconds
3. Resolving in less than 4 seconds
4. Appearing in less than 4 seconds
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
You have answered the question correctly.
◉ 1.3 Which of the following parts of a research report would be
MOST useful to read to obtain a brief description of the research
design and main findings?1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Discussion
4. Conclusion
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
You have answered the question correctly.
, ◉ 1.4 A patient who is postmenopausal reports dull thoracic pain
and increased rounding of shoulders. Radiographs indicate wedging
of the T11 vertebra due to an old, undiagnosed fracture. Which of
the following exercise interventions should be emphasized?1.
Thoracic extension exercises
2. Concentric abdominal exercises
3. Participation in a water aerobics program
4. Resisted lower extremity exercises
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
You have answered the question correctly
◉ 1.5 A patient exhibits limited hip flexion and reports unilateral hip
pain and stiffness that are relieved by rest. Which of the following
conditions is the MOST likely cause of these symptoms?1. Parkinson
disease
2. Rheumatoid arthritis
, 3. Osteoarthritis
4. Multiple sclerosis
Your Answer: 3
Correct Answer: 3
You have answered the question correctly
1.6 During treatment, a physical therapist assistant finds a callus on
the plantar surface of a patient's foot. Which of the following
characteristics is the BEST indicator of possible ulceration beneath
the callus?1. Thickness
2. Location
3. Color
4. Texture
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 3
You have incorrectly answered the question
