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1. A physical therapist assistant performs goniometric measurements for elbow
flexion with a patient in supine. In order to isolate elbox flexion the physical
therapist assistant should stabilize:
1. distal end of the humerus
2. proximal end of the humerus
3. distal end of the ulna
4. proximal end of the radius - ANSWER -1. distal end of the humerus
2. 3) A patient with a suspected scaphoid fracture is referred to physical
therapy. Which clinical sign is MOST indicative of a scaphoid fracture?
1. localized edema along the dorsum of the hand
2. crepitus with active range of motion
3. localized bony tenderness in the anatomic snuff box
4. pain with resisted wrist extension - ANSWER -3. localized bony tenderness in the
anatomic snutt box pg. 735
3. 4) A patient's job requires him to move boxes weighing 35 pounds
from a transport cart to an elevated conveyor belt. The patient can
complete the activity, however, is unable to prevent hyperextension
of the spine. The MOST appropriate action is to:
1. implement a pelvic stabilization program
2. design an abdominal strengthening program
3. review proper body mechanics
4. use an elevated platform when placing boxes on the belt - ANSWER -4. use an
, PTA Boards Practice Exam Questions-scorebuilders 3 Sets and
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elevated platform
, PTA Boards Practice Exam Questions-scorebuilders 3 Sets and
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when placing boxes on the belt
pg. 735
4. 5) A physical therapist assistant monitors the blood pressure response
to exercise of a 52-year-old male on a stationary bicycle. The
physical therapist assistant notes a relatively linear increase in
systolic blood pressure with increasing exercise intensity. The
change in the patient's systolic blood pressure with exercise is BEST
explained by:
1. increased cardiac output
2 decreased peripheral resistance
3. Increased oxygen saturation
4. decreased myocardial oxygen consumption - ANSWER -1. increased
cardiac output pg. 736
5. 6) A 64-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital with a stage
3 decubitus ulcer over her right ischial tuberosity. The patient's
past medical history includes severe chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease. The MOST appropriate position for the patient is:
1. supine with pillows under the knees
2. prone with pillows under the knees
3. left side lying with pillows between the knees
4. right side lying with pillows between the knees - ANSWER -3. left side lying with pillows
between the knees
pg. 736
6. 7) A physical therapist assistant performs a manual muscle test on a patient's
shoulder medial rotators. Which muscle would NOT be involved in this specific
, PTA Boards Practice Exam Questions-scorebuilders 3 Sets and
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test?
1. pectoralis major
2. teres major
3. latissimus dorsi
4. teres minor - ANSWER -4. teres minor
pg. 737
7. 8) A patient with a unilateral transfemoral prosthesis places the prosthetic
foot either medially or laterally during the initial contact (heel strike) phase
of gait. The patient reports it is difficult to control where they place their
foot. What exercise is the MOST appropriate to improve the control of the
prosthesis?
1. standing on the prosthesis and tapping the contralateral foot on a step
2. side stepping to the side of the prosthesis with a resistance band
3. controlled tapping of the prosthesis at the point of heel strike while standing
4. repeated sit to stand transfers from a normal height chair - ANSWER -3.
controlled tapping of the prosthesis at the point of heel strike while standing
pg. 737
8. 9) A patient informs a physical therapist assistant that she noticed
a small lump on her right breast while dressing. The patient was
referred to physical therapy with lateral epicondylitis and has no
significant past medical history. The MOST appropriate action is:
1. inspect the lump
2. Instruct the patient to make an immediate appointment with
her physician
3. inform the patient she may have cancer
4. document the patient's comment in the medical record - ANSWER -2. Instruct the
patient to make an immediate appointment with
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1. A physical therapist assistant performs goniometric measurements for elbow
flexion with a patient in supine. In order to isolate elbox flexion the physical
therapist assistant should stabilize:
1. distal end of the humerus
2. proximal end of the humerus
3. distal end of the ulna
4. proximal end of the radius - ANSWER -1. distal end of the humerus
2. 3) A patient with a suspected scaphoid fracture is referred to physical
therapy. Which clinical sign is MOST indicative of a scaphoid fracture?
1. localized edema along the dorsum of the hand
2. crepitus with active range of motion
3. localized bony tenderness in the anatomic snuff box
4. pain with resisted wrist extension - ANSWER -3. localized bony tenderness in the
anatomic snutt box pg. 735
3. 4) A patient's job requires him to move boxes weighing 35 pounds
from a transport cart to an elevated conveyor belt. The patient can
complete the activity, however, is unable to prevent hyperextension
of the spine. The MOST appropriate action is to:
1. implement a pelvic stabilization program
2. design an abdominal strengthening program
3. review proper body mechanics
4. use an elevated platform when placing boxes on the belt - ANSWER -4. use an
, PTA Boards Practice Exam Questions-scorebuilders 3 Sets and
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elevated platform
, PTA Boards Practice Exam Questions-scorebuilders 3 Sets and
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when placing boxes on the belt
pg. 735
4. 5) A physical therapist assistant monitors the blood pressure response
to exercise of a 52-year-old male on a stationary bicycle. The
physical therapist assistant notes a relatively linear increase in
systolic blood pressure with increasing exercise intensity. The
change in the patient's systolic blood pressure with exercise is BEST
explained by:
1. increased cardiac output
2 decreased peripheral resistance
3. Increased oxygen saturation
4. decreased myocardial oxygen consumption - ANSWER -1. increased
cardiac output pg. 736
5. 6) A 64-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital with a stage
3 decubitus ulcer over her right ischial tuberosity. The patient's
past medical history includes severe chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease. The MOST appropriate position for the patient is:
1. supine with pillows under the knees
2. prone with pillows under the knees
3. left side lying with pillows between the knees
4. right side lying with pillows between the knees - ANSWER -3. left side lying with pillows
between the knees
pg. 736
6. 7) A physical therapist assistant performs a manual muscle test on a patient's
shoulder medial rotators. Which muscle would NOT be involved in this specific
, PTA Boards Practice Exam Questions-scorebuilders 3 Sets and
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test?
1. pectoralis major
2. teres major
3. latissimus dorsi
4. teres minor - ANSWER -4. teres minor
pg. 737
7. 8) A patient with a unilateral transfemoral prosthesis places the prosthetic
foot either medially or laterally during the initial contact (heel strike) phase
of gait. The patient reports it is difficult to control where they place their
foot. What exercise is the MOST appropriate to improve the control of the
prosthesis?
1. standing on the prosthesis and tapping the contralateral foot on a step
2. side stepping to the side of the prosthesis with a resistance band
3. controlled tapping of the prosthesis at the point of heel strike while standing
4. repeated sit to stand transfers from a normal height chair - ANSWER -3.
controlled tapping of the prosthesis at the point of heel strike while standing
pg. 737
8. 9) A patient informs a physical therapist assistant that she noticed
a small lump on her right breast while dressing. The patient was
referred to physical therapy with lateral epicondylitis and has no
significant past medical history. The MOST appropriate action is:
1. inspect the lump
2. Instruct the patient to make an immediate appointment with
her physician
3. inform the patient she may have cancer
4. document the patient's comment in the medical record - ANSWER -2. Instruct the
patient to make an immediate appointment with
