KENTUCKY PHYSICAL THERAPIST LICENSURE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) Q&A 2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior
portions?
A. Sagittal
B. Transverse
C. Frontal
D. Oblique
Correct answer: C. Frontal
Rationale: The frontal plane divides the body into anterior and
posterior sections.
2. Which muscle is the primary agonist for elbow flexion?
A. Triceps brachii
B. Biceps brachii
C. Anconeus
D. Pronator teres
Correct answer: B. Biceps brachii
Rationale: The biceps brachii is a major elbow flexor,
particularly with the forearm supinated.
3. Which nerve innervates the diaphragm?
A. Vagus nerve
B. Intercostal nerve
,C. Phrenic nerve
D. Radial nerve
Correct answer: C. Phrenic nerve
Rationale: The phrenic nerve, primarily C3–C5, provides motor
innervation to the diaphragm.
4. What is the normal resting position of the ankle closest to?
A. Full dorsiflexion
B. Slight plantarflexion
C. Full inversion
D. Full eversion
Correct answer: B. Slight plantarflexion
Rationale: The ankle commonly rests in slight plantarflexion.
5. Which muscle primarily performs ankle dorsiflexion?
A. Gastrocnemius
B. Soleus
C. Tibialis anterior
D. Tibialis posterior
Correct answer: C. Tibialis anterior
Rationale: Tibialis anterior is the primary dorsiflexor of the
ankle.
6. Which gait phase begins immediately after initial contact?
A. Loading response
B. Midstance
C. Terminal stance
D. Pre-swing
,Correct answer: A. Loading response
Rationale: Loading response occurs from initial contact through
the first part of stance.
7. Which structure primarily prevents anterior translation of
the tibia on the femur?
A. PCL
B. ACL
C. MCL
D. LCL
Correct answer: B. ACL
Rationale: The anterior cruciate ligament resists anterior tibial
translation.
8. Which test is commonly used to assess Achilles tendon
integrity?
A. Lachman test
B. McMurray test
C. Thompson test
D. Apprehension test
Correct answer: C. Thompson test
Rationale: Absence of plantarflexion during calf compression
suggests Achilles tendon rupture.
9. Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip abduction?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Gluteus medius
, C. Adductor magnus
D. Iliopsoas
Correct answer: B. Gluteus medius
Rationale: Gluteus medius is a major hip abductor and pelvic
stabilizer during gait.
10. Which joint is classified as a ball-and-socket joint?
A. Elbow
B. Knee
C. Hip
D. Radiocarpal joint
Correct answer: C. Hip
Rationale: The hip is a synovial ball-and-socket joint permitting
movement in multiple planes.
11. What is the primary function of red blood cells?
A. Blood clotting
B. Oxygen transport
C. Antibody production
D. Hormone secretion
Correct answer: B. Oxygen transport
Rationale: Hemoglobin within red blood cells carries oxygen
throughout the body.
12. Which vital sign reflects the pressure exerted by
circulating blood against arterial walls?
A. Respiratory rate
B. Pulse rate
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) Q&A 2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior
portions?
A. Sagittal
B. Transverse
C. Frontal
D. Oblique
Correct answer: C. Frontal
Rationale: The frontal plane divides the body into anterior and
posterior sections.
2. Which muscle is the primary agonist for elbow flexion?
A. Triceps brachii
B. Biceps brachii
C. Anconeus
D. Pronator teres
Correct answer: B. Biceps brachii
Rationale: The biceps brachii is a major elbow flexor,
particularly with the forearm supinated.
3. Which nerve innervates the diaphragm?
A. Vagus nerve
B. Intercostal nerve
,C. Phrenic nerve
D. Radial nerve
Correct answer: C. Phrenic nerve
Rationale: The phrenic nerve, primarily C3–C5, provides motor
innervation to the diaphragm.
4. What is the normal resting position of the ankle closest to?
A. Full dorsiflexion
B. Slight plantarflexion
C. Full inversion
D. Full eversion
Correct answer: B. Slight plantarflexion
Rationale: The ankle commonly rests in slight plantarflexion.
5. Which muscle primarily performs ankle dorsiflexion?
A. Gastrocnemius
B. Soleus
C. Tibialis anterior
D. Tibialis posterior
Correct answer: C. Tibialis anterior
Rationale: Tibialis anterior is the primary dorsiflexor of the
ankle.
6. Which gait phase begins immediately after initial contact?
A. Loading response
B. Midstance
C. Terminal stance
D. Pre-swing
,Correct answer: A. Loading response
Rationale: Loading response occurs from initial contact through
the first part of stance.
7. Which structure primarily prevents anterior translation of
the tibia on the femur?
A. PCL
B. ACL
C. MCL
D. LCL
Correct answer: B. ACL
Rationale: The anterior cruciate ligament resists anterior tibial
translation.
8. Which test is commonly used to assess Achilles tendon
integrity?
A. Lachman test
B. McMurray test
C. Thompson test
D. Apprehension test
Correct answer: C. Thompson test
Rationale: Absence of plantarflexion during calf compression
suggests Achilles tendon rupture.
9. Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip abduction?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Gluteus medius
, C. Adductor magnus
D. Iliopsoas
Correct answer: B. Gluteus medius
Rationale: Gluteus medius is a major hip abductor and pelvic
stabilizer during gait.
10. Which joint is classified as a ball-and-socket joint?
A. Elbow
B. Knee
C. Hip
D. Radiocarpal joint
Correct answer: C. Hip
Rationale: The hip is a synovial ball-and-socket joint permitting
movement in multiple planes.
11. What is the primary function of red blood cells?
A. Blood clotting
B. Oxygen transport
C. Antibody production
D. Hormone secretion
Correct answer: B. Oxygen transport
Rationale: Hemoglobin within red blood cells carries oxygen
throughout the body.
12. Which vital sign reflects the pressure exerted by
circulating blood against arterial walls?
A. Respiratory rate
B. Pulse rate
