PEAT EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | NEWEST EXAM
1. In splinting or immobilization, the functional position of the hand
includes wrist:
A. extension, phalangeal flexion, and thumb abduction
B. extension, phalangeal extension and thumb abduction
C. extension, phalangeal flexion and thumb adduction
D. flexion, phalangeal flexion and thumb adduction
A.
The functional position of the wrist and hand describes the position from
which the optimal function is most likely to occur. This position is
described as
a) slight wrist extension,
b) slight ulnar deviation,
c) fingers flexed at the MCP, PIP & DIP joints and
d) thumb slightly abducted.
1. During pregnancy, which of the following is contraindicated?
A. curl-ups
B. bridging
C. double leg lifts
D. deep breathing with forced expiration
C.
During pregnancy and postpartum period, the stretched abdominal
,muscles are unable to stabilize the lower back, as the legs are raised.
Attempting to perform double leg lifts can overwork the abdominal
muscle and cause damage to the spinal joints.
1. A target heart rate is determined for individual entering a training
program in order to:
A. regulate exercise intensity
B. estimate energy expenditure
C. control blood pressure and specific heart rate
D. ensure participants exercise at maximal capacity
A.
Exercise intensity can be expressed as O2 uptake during activity. HR and
O2 uptake have a relatively lower linear relationship. Therefore, utilizing
a target HR will ensure that the appropriate exercise intensity is being
achieved. Estimation of energy expenditure requires measurement of O2
consumption that is then calculated into calories metabolized during the
activity. BP cannot be controlled at specific HR. Exercising at maximal
capacity does not achieve aerobic training benefits and is unsafe for the
majority of patient population.
1. A herniated nucleus pulposus at the L3-L4 disc produces which of the
following clinical findings?
A. Numbness in the back of the calf and dorsiflexor weakness
B. Numbness in the anteromedial thigh and knee and quadriceps
weakness
C. Numbness and weakness in the thigh, legs, feet and/or perineum
D. Numbness in the back of the calf and atrophy of gastrocnemius and
soleus
B.
Pressure on the L3 L4 root causes numbness in the anteromedial thigh and
,knee and quads weakness. Numbness in the back of the calf and
dorsiflexor weakness is indicative of L4, L5 and S1 nerve root
involvement. Numbness and weakness in the thighs, legs and feet and
perineum is indicative of L2 through S1 nerve root involvement.
Numbness in the back of the calf and atrophy of gastrocsoleus is
indicative of the S1 nerve root involvement.
1. The intervention for a patient with limitation of shoulder flexion and
medial rotation includes mobilization. Which glide is the most
appropriate for mobilizing this shoulder to specifically increase the
restricted motion?
A. Posterior
B. Anterior
C. Medial
D. Lateral
A.
The most appropriate mobilization technique for increasing both shoulder
flexion and medial rotation would be posterior (dorsal) glide. Lateral
glide may be used as a general joint distraction technique. Medial glide
would not be appropriate to increase flexion and medial rotation.
Anterior glide is used to increase extension and lateral rotation.
1. Which of the following techniques is MOST appropriate for a patient
with low postural tone?
A. Slow regular rocking while sitting on the treatment bolster
B. Continuous pressure to the skin overlying the back muscle
C. Low frequency vibration to the back muscle
D. Joint approximation applied through the shoulder to the trunk
D.
Options A, B & C are techniques used to decrease postural tone, which is
, not indicated for this patient. Option D is the most appropriate technique
for improving low postural tone.
1. Which skin change associated with aging has the GREATEST effect on
wound healing?
A. Reduction in sensation
B. Decrease elasticity of the skin
C. Decrease epidermal proliferation
D. Change in pigmentation
C.
Wounds heal via a complex process involving re-epithelialization. With
advanced aging, the rate of epidermal proliferation decreases.
1. Which of the following techniques is MOST effective in teaching an
IDDM patient about foot care?
A. Reassure the patient that no infection will occur if the directions are
followed, then demonstrate procedure
B. Tell patient how foot care is performed, then watch patient's
performance
C. Watch patient perform foot inspection and caution him that
amputation results from unattended skin problems
D. Have the patient demonstrate a foot inspection, then give feedback on
patient's performance
D.
Learning the process of foot care is a psychomotor skill and effective
strategies to teach psychomotor skills include repeat demonstration by
the patient of the skill followed by feedback from the therapist to
highlight what was performed correctly and what areas need
improvement. Reassurance about prevention of infection with proper foot
care would primarily be a cognitive skill and does not ensure that the
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | NEWEST EXAM
1. In splinting or immobilization, the functional position of the hand
includes wrist:
A. extension, phalangeal flexion, and thumb abduction
B. extension, phalangeal extension and thumb abduction
C. extension, phalangeal flexion and thumb adduction
D. flexion, phalangeal flexion and thumb adduction
A.
The functional position of the wrist and hand describes the position from
which the optimal function is most likely to occur. This position is
described as
a) slight wrist extension,
b) slight ulnar deviation,
c) fingers flexed at the MCP, PIP & DIP joints and
d) thumb slightly abducted.
1. During pregnancy, which of the following is contraindicated?
A. curl-ups
B. bridging
C. double leg lifts
D. deep breathing with forced expiration
C.
During pregnancy and postpartum period, the stretched abdominal
,muscles are unable to stabilize the lower back, as the legs are raised.
Attempting to perform double leg lifts can overwork the abdominal
muscle and cause damage to the spinal joints.
1. A target heart rate is determined for individual entering a training
program in order to:
A. regulate exercise intensity
B. estimate energy expenditure
C. control blood pressure and specific heart rate
D. ensure participants exercise at maximal capacity
A.
Exercise intensity can be expressed as O2 uptake during activity. HR and
O2 uptake have a relatively lower linear relationship. Therefore, utilizing
a target HR will ensure that the appropriate exercise intensity is being
achieved. Estimation of energy expenditure requires measurement of O2
consumption that is then calculated into calories metabolized during the
activity. BP cannot be controlled at specific HR. Exercising at maximal
capacity does not achieve aerobic training benefits and is unsafe for the
majority of patient population.
1. A herniated nucleus pulposus at the L3-L4 disc produces which of the
following clinical findings?
A. Numbness in the back of the calf and dorsiflexor weakness
B. Numbness in the anteromedial thigh and knee and quadriceps
weakness
C. Numbness and weakness in the thigh, legs, feet and/or perineum
D. Numbness in the back of the calf and atrophy of gastrocnemius and
soleus
B.
Pressure on the L3 L4 root causes numbness in the anteromedial thigh and
,knee and quads weakness. Numbness in the back of the calf and
dorsiflexor weakness is indicative of L4, L5 and S1 nerve root
involvement. Numbness and weakness in the thighs, legs and feet and
perineum is indicative of L2 through S1 nerve root involvement.
Numbness in the back of the calf and atrophy of gastrocsoleus is
indicative of the S1 nerve root involvement.
1. The intervention for a patient with limitation of shoulder flexion and
medial rotation includes mobilization. Which glide is the most
appropriate for mobilizing this shoulder to specifically increase the
restricted motion?
A. Posterior
B. Anterior
C. Medial
D. Lateral
A.
The most appropriate mobilization technique for increasing both shoulder
flexion and medial rotation would be posterior (dorsal) glide. Lateral
glide may be used as a general joint distraction technique. Medial glide
would not be appropriate to increase flexion and medial rotation.
Anterior glide is used to increase extension and lateral rotation.
1. Which of the following techniques is MOST appropriate for a patient
with low postural tone?
A. Slow regular rocking while sitting on the treatment bolster
B. Continuous pressure to the skin overlying the back muscle
C. Low frequency vibration to the back muscle
D. Joint approximation applied through the shoulder to the trunk
D.
Options A, B & C are techniques used to decrease postural tone, which is
, not indicated for this patient. Option D is the most appropriate technique
for improving low postural tone.
1. Which skin change associated with aging has the GREATEST effect on
wound healing?
A. Reduction in sensation
B. Decrease elasticity of the skin
C. Decrease epidermal proliferation
D. Change in pigmentation
C.
Wounds heal via a complex process involving re-epithelialization. With
advanced aging, the rate of epidermal proliferation decreases.
1. Which of the following techniques is MOST effective in teaching an
IDDM patient about foot care?
A. Reassure the patient that no infection will occur if the directions are
followed, then demonstrate procedure
B. Tell patient how foot care is performed, then watch patient's
performance
C. Watch patient perform foot inspection and caution him that
amputation results from unattended skin problems
D. Have the patient demonstrate a foot inspection, then give feedback on
patient's performance
D.
Learning the process of foot care is a psychomotor skill and effective
strategies to teach psychomotor skills include repeat demonstration by
the patient of the skill followed by feedback from the therapist to
highlight what was performed correctly and what areas need
improvement. Reassurance about prevention of infection with proper foot
care would primarily be a cognitive skill and does not ensure that the
