Question 1
A physical therapist assistant reviews a patient's medical history and notes the following
findings: (1) insufficient production and release of adrenal hormones, (2) excessive fatigue,
(3) low blood pressure, and (4) hyperpigmentation. What should the assistant expect is
the patient's diagnosis?
a.
Adrenal gland hyperfunction
b.
Thyroid hyperfunction
c.
Adrenal gland hypofunction
d.
Thyroid hypo function
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 2
The physical therapist's plan of care for a patient with acute low back pain identifies using
interferential current. Where should the physical therapist assistant place the electrodes?
a.
Channel one parallel to the spinal column crossing the mid-thoracic spinal paravertebrals
b.
Diagonally, so the channels cross near the area of most pain
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,c.
Immediately adjacent and parallel to the spinal column, one channel on each side.
d.
Channel one perpendicular to the spinal column
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 3
Which of the following describes the correct order of muscles from medial to lateral,
starting at the thoracic vertebra, six spinous processes?
a.
Iliocostalis, spinalis, longissimus
b.
Spinalis, longissimus, iliocostalis
c.
Spinalis, iliocostalis, longissimus
d.
Longissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 4
A physical therapist assistant discusses the passive restraints around the elbow with their
supervising physical therapist. Which ligament is typically involved with medial instability
of the elbow?
a.
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,Lateral (radial) collateral
b.
Olecranon
c.
Medial (ulnar) collateral
d.
Annular
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 5
A physical therapist assistant is providing gait training to a patient with hemiplegia. The
patient has been ambulating with an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), but today the assistant
noticed that the patient's involved foot frequently catches the ground during the initial
swing phase of gait. Which muscle should be the focus of a lower extremity strengthening
program to treat this problem effectively?
a.
Iliopsoas/rectus femoris
b.
Hamstrings
c.
Gluteus medius
d.
Gluteus maximus
CORRECT ANSWER
A
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, Question 6
A contractor constructing a wheelchair-accessible ramp in a skilled nursing facility should
utilize which of these measurements?
a.
4 in high, 4 ft long
b.
3 in high, 2 ft long
c.
6 in high, 12 ft long
d.
5 in high, 6 ft long
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 7
A patient sustained a left rectus femoris strain while playing volleyball two weeks ago. The
plan of care indicates beginning a stretching program to promote a functional gain in range
of motion. The patient has complained of pain and discomfort with knee flexion greater
than 80 degrees. Which is the MOST appropriate intervention following 20 minutes of
moist heat?
a.
Three repetitions of hold-relax with a 30-second hold and a 10-second relax with stretch at
end range
b.
Immediate static stretching at the end range with a 10-20 second stretch
c.
Immediate ballistic stretching with ten passive stretches to end range, repeat two sets
d.
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A physical therapist assistant reviews a patient's medical history and notes the following
findings: (1) insufficient production and release of adrenal hormones, (2) excessive fatigue,
(3) low blood pressure, and (4) hyperpigmentation. What should the assistant expect is
the patient's diagnosis?
a.
Adrenal gland hyperfunction
b.
Thyroid hyperfunction
c.
Adrenal gland hypofunction
d.
Thyroid hypo function
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 2
The physical therapist's plan of care for a patient with acute low back pain identifies using
interferential current. Where should the physical therapist assistant place the electrodes?
a.
Channel one parallel to the spinal column crossing the mid-thoracic spinal paravertebrals
b.
Diagonally, so the channels cross near the area of most pain
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,c.
Immediately adjacent and parallel to the spinal column, one channel on each side.
d.
Channel one perpendicular to the spinal column
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 3
Which of the following describes the correct order of muscles from medial to lateral,
starting at the thoracic vertebra, six spinous processes?
a.
Iliocostalis, spinalis, longissimus
b.
Spinalis, longissimus, iliocostalis
c.
Spinalis, iliocostalis, longissimus
d.
Longissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 4
A physical therapist assistant discusses the passive restraints around the elbow with their
supervising physical therapist. Which ligament is typically involved with medial instability
of the elbow?
a.
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,Lateral (radial) collateral
b.
Olecranon
c.
Medial (ulnar) collateral
d.
Annular
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 5
A physical therapist assistant is providing gait training to a patient with hemiplegia. The
patient has been ambulating with an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), but today the assistant
noticed that the patient's involved foot frequently catches the ground during the initial
swing phase of gait. Which muscle should be the focus of a lower extremity strengthening
program to treat this problem effectively?
a.
Iliopsoas/rectus femoris
b.
Hamstrings
c.
Gluteus medius
d.
Gluteus maximus
CORRECT ANSWER
A
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, Question 6
A contractor constructing a wheelchair-accessible ramp in a skilled nursing facility should
utilize which of these measurements?
a.
4 in high, 4 ft long
b.
3 in high, 2 ft long
c.
6 in high, 12 ft long
d.
5 in high, 6 ft long
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 7
A patient sustained a left rectus femoris strain while playing volleyball two weeks ago. The
plan of care indicates beginning a stretching program to promote a functional gain in range
of motion. The patient has complained of pain and discomfort with knee flexion greater
than 80 degrees. Which is the MOST appropriate intervention following 20 minutes of
moist heat?
a.
Three repetitions of hold-relax with a 30-second hold and a 10-second relax with stretch at
end range
b.
Immediate static stretching at the end range with a 10-20 second stretch
c.
Immediate ballistic stretching with ten passive stretches to end range, repeat two sets
d.
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