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Your pt has been diagnosed with TOS. Adons maneuver is +. The best way to address this
problem is to stretch what ✔Correct Answer-Anterior scalenes
a person with spinal cord injury has pain and stiffness in the anterior thigh. they are now
diagnosed with heterotrophic bone formation. what manual technique should the therapist
avoid ✔Correct Answer-aggressive passive stretching
which of the following statements are true regarding chronic kidney disease?
a. the most important independent quality of life predictor is the usual level of exercise activity
b. people on dialysis have a higher mac MET level then corresponding population ✔Correct
Answer-a. the most important independent quality of life predictor is the usual level of exercise
activity
a PTA is reviewing the POC for a patient prior to starting balance exercises. The initial evaluation
notes the patient had a a positive fecal blood test. Which lab value is the MOST important for
the PTA to check prior to starting balance exercises today ✔Correct Answer-Hematocrit
you are instructing a patient diagnosed with lymphedema on how to self-administer
intermittent compression to the right lower extremity at home. The most appropriate
recommended treatment for home administration would be ✔Correct Answer-Up to 8 hours
a day
Which of the following is the LEAST advisable means of preventing limitations of the
glenohumeral joint and improving shoulder ROM after mastectomy ✔Correct Answer-
pendulum exercises
a patient had a myocardial infarction and developed congestive heart failure. what pulmonary
signs and symptoms would be most likely present ✔Correct Answer-Crackles and a cough
A PTA reviewed the arterial blood gas reading of a 25 year old male. The PTA should be able to
conclude the patient is experiencing which of the following conditions? Bicarbonate ion: 24
mEq/L pH 7.51 PaCO2 29 mmHg PaO2 54 mmHg ✔Correct Answer-respiratory alkalosis
an 80 year-old man who lived at home says he has never fallen but would like to reduce his risk
of falling. All of these interventions would be appropriate except ✔Correct Answer-a single
intervention that consists of education on risk factor modification?
,a patient reports to the PTA that she has pain at night that awakens her from sleep. what should
the pta do with this information ✔Correct Answer-contact the referring physician or
supervising physical therapist
A patient with chronic arterial disease is being treated in PT. The patient exhibits cool skin,
decreased sensation to temperature changes, and intermittent claudication with activity. The
primary goal for this patient is to increase ambulation distance. What is the MOST appropriate
ambulation parameter to facilitate to achieve the aforementioned goals ✔Correct Answer-
long duration, infrequent intervals?
Your patient's knee was immobilized in a long leg cast for more than a month. To improve knee
ROM, you have been treating the knee with a grade III posterior glide of the tibia with the knee
in the resting position. To progress the procedure for which this treatment was intended, you
could: ✔Correct Answer-Take the joint to the end of the range of flexion, internally rotate the
tibia, and apply a sustained grade III distraction
a PTA treats a patient with limited shoulder ROM. The PTA hypothesizes that the patient's
limited ROM at the end range is due to a tissue restriction. which graded oscillation technique
would be most appropriate to treat this patient ✔Correct Answer-grade IV?
a patient demonstrates weakness of the quadriceps secondary to a femoral nerve injury. when
analyzing the patient's gait from inital stance to midstance, what is the most likely gait deviation
to be observed ✔Correct Answer-excessive knee flexion?
Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of ulnar nerve palsy? ✔Correct
Answer-claw hand deformity
When stimulating weakened muscles, careful attention to limb position can take advantage of
the length-tension relationship to enhance muscular performance. Which of the following
positions would be BEST to enhance the contraction of weakened quadriceps, while also
enabling stabilization so that an isometric contraction is elicited? ✔Correct Answer-semi-
reclined with a bolster under the knee
Intervention goals for lymphedema include all of the following EXCEPT: ✔Correct Answer-
resolving the lymphedema and returning the lymphatic system to a normal state
A patient with a venous stasis ulcer near the left medial malleolus is referred to PT. Stasis
dermatitis is evident in the lower extremity. Which nonoperative PT intervention is the MOST
beneficial for venous stasis ulcers? ✔Correct Answer-compression therapy with exercise
A 35 year-old male patient with a traumatic left transtibial amputation is working on ambulation
prior to being discharged from a rehabilitation hospital. Which type of assistive device would be
the MOST appropriate to utilize during a training session? ✔Correct Answer-bilateral forearm
crutches?
, which muscles does the anterior interosseus branch of the median nerve innervate ✔Correct
Answer-FPL, radial 1/2 of FDP and pronator quadratus
when examining a patient who suffered a complete spinal cord lesion, the PTA noted the
following strength grades with MMT: wrist extensors - 3 /5, elbow extensors = 2 /5, and intrinsic
muscles of the hand = 0/5. What is the highest possible level of this lesion? ✔Correct Answer-
C8?
a PTA is working in the ICU with a patient who has been admitted for a flare-up of inflammatory
bowel disease and dehydration. the POC includes ambulation for endurance and lower
extremity strengthening exercises. What is the MOST important for the PTA to consider?
✔Correct Answer-Exercise in a semi-fowler's position
you are treating a patient with complex regional pain syndrome of the right upper extremity.
What intervention(s) should be avoided with this patient? ✔Correct Answer-PROM of the R
UE?
A PT is ordered to examine a 65 year old woman who has suffered a recent stroke? the OT
informs the PT that the patient has apraxia. She cant brush her teeth on command. However,
she can point out the toothbrush and verbalize the purpose of the brush. From this information,
what sort of apraxia does this patient have? How shoulder the PT approach the treatment?
✔Correct Answer-Ideomotor apraxia, the PT should speak in short, concise sentences?
a 60 year old woman is referred to outpatient PT services for rehabilitation after receiving a left
total knee replacement 4 weeks ago. The patient is currently ambulating with a standard walker
with a severely antalgic gait pattern. Before the recent surgery the patient was ambulating
independently without an assistive device. Left knee flexion was measured in the initial
examination and found to be 85 degrees actively and 94 degrees passively. The patient also
lacked 10 degrees of full passive extension and 17 degrees of full active extension. Which of the
following does the therapist need to first address? ✔Correct Answer-Lack of passive left knee
extension
A PTA is assessing a patient in the ICU that has been receiving PT for 1 week. The patient has the
following signs: weak pulse, quick respiration, acetone breath, and nausea. Which of the
following conditions is MOST likely occurring? ✔Correct Answer-Hyperglycemic patient
a 12 year-old child presents with pain (4/10) and limited knee ROM (5-95 deg) following a
surgical repair of the medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments. Which modality should
be used with caution in this case? ✔Correct Answer-Low dose ultrasound
a patient with a transtibial amputation has recently been fitted with a patellar tendon-bearing
socket. Following gait training, the patient removes the prosthesis. of the prosthesis is fitted
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Your pt has been diagnosed with TOS. Adons maneuver is +. The best way to address this
problem is to stretch what ✔Correct Answer-Anterior scalenes
a person with spinal cord injury has pain and stiffness in the anterior thigh. they are now
diagnosed with heterotrophic bone formation. what manual technique should the therapist
avoid ✔Correct Answer-aggressive passive stretching
which of the following statements are true regarding chronic kidney disease?
a. the most important independent quality of life predictor is the usual level of exercise activity
b. people on dialysis have a higher mac MET level then corresponding population ✔Correct
Answer-a. the most important independent quality of life predictor is the usual level of exercise
activity
a PTA is reviewing the POC for a patient prior to starting balance exercises. The initial evaluation
notes the patient had a a positive fecal blood test. Which lab value is the MOST important for
the PTA to check prior to starting balance exercises today ✔Correct Answer-Hematocrit
you are instructing a patient diagnosed with lymphedema on how to self-administer
intermittent compression to the right lower extremity at home. The most appropriate
recommended treatment for home administration would be ✔Correct Answer-Up to 8 hours
a day
Which of the following is the LEAST advisable means of preventing limitations of the
glenohumeral joint and improving shoulder ROM after mastectomy ✔Correct Answer-
pendulum exercises
a patient had a myocardial infarction and developed congestive heart failure. what pulmonary
signs and symptoms would be most likely present ✔Correct Answer-Crackles and a cough
A PTA reviewed the arterial blood gas reading of a 25 year old male. The PTA should be able to
conclude the patient is experiencing which of the following conditions? Bicarbonate ion: 24
mEq/L pH 7.51 PaCO2 29 mmHg PaO2 54 mmHg ✔Correct Answer-respiratory alkalosis
an 80 year-old man who lived at home says he has never fallen but would like to reduce his risk
of falling. All of these interventions would be appropriate except ✔Correct Answer-a single
intervention that consists of education on risk factor modification?
,a patient reports to the PTA that she has pain at night that awakens her from sleep. what should
the pta do with this information ✔Correct Answer-contact the referring physician or
supervising physical therapist
A patient with chronic arterial disease is being treated in PT. The patient exhibits cool skin,
decreased sensation to temperature changes, and intermittent claudication with activity. The
primary goal for this patient is to increase ambulation distance. What is the MOST appropriate
ambulation parameter to facilitate to achieve the aforementioned goals ✔Correct Answer-
long duration, infrequent intervals?
Your patient's knee was immobilized in a long leg cast for more than a month. To improve knee
ROM, you have been treating the knee with a grade III posterior glide of the tibia with the knee
in the resting position. To progress the procedure for which this treatment was intended, you
could: ✔Correct Answer-Take the joint to the end of the range of flexion, internally rotate the
tibia, and apply a sustained grade III distraction
a PTA treats a patient with limited shoulder ROM. The PTA hypothesizes that the patient's
limited ROM at the end range is due to a tissue restriction. which graded oscillation technique
would be most appropriate to treat this patient ✔Correct Answer-grade IV?
a patient demonstrates weakness of the quadriceps secondary to a femoral nerve injury. when
analyzing the patient's gait from inital stance to midstance, what is the most likely gait deviation
to be observed ✔Correct Answer-excessive knee flexion?
Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of ulnar nerve palsy? ✔Correct
Answer-claw hand deformity
When stimulating weakened muscles, careful attention to limb position can take advantage of
the length-tension relationship to enhance muscular performance. Which of the following
positions would be BEST to enhance the contraction of weakened quadriceps, while also
enabling stabilization so that an isometric contraction is elicited? ✔Correct Answer-semi-
reclined with a bolster under the knee
Intervention goals for lymphedema include all of the following EXCEPT: ✔Correct Answer-
resolving the lymphedema and returning the lymphatic system to a normal state
A patient with a venous stasis ulcer near the left medial malleolus is referred to PT. Stasis
dermatitis is evident in the lower extremity. Which nonoperative PT intervention is the MOST
beneficial for venous stasis ulcers? ✔Correct Answer-compression therapy with exercise
A 35 year-old male patient with a traumatic left transtibial amputation is working on ambulation
prior to being discharged from a rehabilitation hospital. Which type of assistive device would be
the MOST appropriate to utilize during a training session? ✔Correct Answer-bilateral forearm
crutches?
, which muscles does the anterior interosseus branch of the median nerve innervate ✔Correct
Answer-FPL, radial 1/2 of FDP and pronator quadratus
when examining a patient who suffered a complete spinal cord lesion, the PTA noted the
following strength grades with MMT: wrist extensors - 3 /5, elbow extensors = 2 /5, and intrinsic
muscles of the hand = 0/5. What is the highest possible level of this lesion? ✔Correct Answer-
C8?
a PTA is working in the ICU with a patient who has been admitted for a flare-up of inflammatory
bowel disease and dehydration. the POC includes ambulation for endurance and lower
extremity strengthening exercises. What is the MOST important for the PTA to consider?
✔Correct Answer-Exercise in a semi-fowler's position
you are treating a patient with complex regional pain syndrome of the right upper extremity.
What intervention(s) should be avoided with this patient? ✔Correct Answer-PROM of the R
UE?
A PT is ordered to examine a 65 year old woman who has suffered a recent stroke? the OT
informs the PT that the patient has apraxia. She cant brush her teeth on command. However,
she can point out the toothbrush and verbalize the purpose of the brush. From this information,
what sort of apraxia does this patient have? How shoulder the PT approach the treatment?
✔Correct Answer-Ideomotor apraxia, the PT should speak in short, concise sentences?
a 60 year old woman is referred to outpatient PT services for rehabilitation after receiving a left
total knee replacement 4 weeks ago. The patient is currently ambulating with a standard walker
with a severely antalgic gait pattern. Before the recent surgery the patient was ambulating
independently without an assistive device. Left knee flexion was measured in the initial
examination and found to be 85 degrees actively and 94 degrees passively. The patient also
lacked 10 degrees of full passive extension and 17 degrees of full active extension. Which of the
following does the therapist need to first address? ✔Correct Answer-Lack of passive left knee
extension
A PTA is assessing a patient in the ICU that has been receiving PT for 1 week. The patient has the
following signs: weak pulse, quick respiration, acetone breath, and nausea. Which of the
following conditions is MOST likely occurring? ✔Correct Answer-Hyperglycemic patient
a 12 year-old child presents with pain (4/10) and limited knee ROM (5-95 deg) following a
surgical repair of the medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments. Which modality should
be used with caution in this case? ✔Correct Answer-Low dose ultrasound
a patient with a transtibial amputation has recently been fitted with a patellar tendon-bearing
socket. Following gait training, the patient removes the prosthesis. of the prosthesis is fitted
