KENTUCKY PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
LICENSURE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2027
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1. Which muscle is the primary hip extensor during a sit-to-
stand movement?
A. Iliopsoas
B. Gluteus maximus
C. Sartorius
D. Rectus femoris
Answer: B. Gluteus maximus
Rationale: The gluteus maximus is a major hip extensor and
contributes strongly to rising from a seated position.
2. Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?
A. Frontal
B. Transverse
C. Sagittal
D. Oblique
Answer: C. Sagittal
Rationale: The sagittal plane divides the body into right and left
sections.
,3. Which muscle primarily performs knee extension?
A. Hamstrings
B. Quadriceps
C. Gastrocnemius
D. Tibialis anterior
Answer: B. Quadriceps
Rationale: The quadriceps femoris group is the primary knee
extensor.
4. What is the normal resting position of the ankle commonly
used for measuring dorsiflexion?
A. 0 degrees
B. 30 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. 90 degrees
Answer: A. 0 degrees
Rationale: Neutral ankle position is generally recorded as 0
degrees.
5. Which gait deviation is commonly associated with weak
ankle dorsiflexors?
A. Trendelenburg gait
B. Steppage gait
,C. Antalgic gait
D. Ataxic gait
Answer: B. Steppage gait
Rationale: Weak dorsiflexors can cause foot drop, leading to
excessive hip and knee flexion during swing.
6. Which vital sign should be monitored especially closely
during exercise in a patient with cardiovascular disease?
A. Heart rate
B. Hair color
C. Visual acuity
D. Joint circumference
Answer: A. Heart rate
Rationale: Heart rate provides important information about
cardiovascular response to exercise.
7. Which muscle is primarily responsible for ankle
dorsiflexion?
A. Tibialis anterior
B. Soleus
C. Gastrocnemius
D. Flexor hallucis longus
Answer: A. Tibialis anterior
Rationale: Tibialis anterior is the major dorsiflexor of the ankle.
, 8. What type of contraction occurs when a muscle produces
tension while lengthening?
A. Isometric
B. Concentric
C. Eccentric
D. Isokinetic
Answer: C. Eccentric
Rationale: An eccentric contraction occurs when a muscle
controls movement while lengthening.
9. Which position places the patient lying face down?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Side-lying
D. Fowler's
Answer: B. Prone
Rationale: Prone positioning means the patient is lying on the
abdomen.
10. Which position places the patient lying on the back?
A. Prone
B. Supine
LICENSURE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2027
|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which muscle is the primary hip extensor during a sit-to-
stand movement?
A. Iliopsoas
B. Gluteus maximus
C. Sartorius
D. Rectus femoris
Answer: B. Gluteus maximus
Rationale: The gluteus maximus is a major hip extensor and
contributes strongly to rising from a seated position.
2. Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?
A. Frontal
B. Transverse
C. Sagittal
D. Oblique
Answer: C. Sagittal
Rationale: The sagittal plane divides the body into right and left
sections.
,3. Which muscle primarily performs knee extension?
A. Hamstrings
B. Quadriceps
C. Gastrocnemius
D. Tibialis anterior
Answer: B. Quadriceps
Rationale: The quadriceps femoris group is the primary knee
extensor.
4. What is the normal resting position of the ankle commonly
used for measuring dorsiflexion?
A. 0 degrees
B. 30 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. 90 degrees
Answer: A. 0 degrees
Rationale: Neutral ankle position is generally recorded as 0
degrees.
5. Which gait deviation is commonly associated with weak
ankle dorsiflexors?
A. Trendelenburg gait
B. Steppage gait
,C. Antalgic gait
D. Ataxic gait
Answer: B. Steppage gait
Rationale: Weak dorsiflexors can cause foot drop, leading to
excessive hip and knee flexion during swing.
6. Which vital sign should be monitored especially closely
during exercise in a patient with cardiovascular disease?
A. Heart rate
B. Hair color
C. Visual acuity
D. Joint circumference
Answer: A. Heart rate
Rationale: Heart rate provides important information about
cardiovascular response to exercise.
7. Which muscle is primarily responsible for ankle
dorsiflexion?
A. Tibialis anterior
B. Soleus
C. Gastrocnemius
D. Flexor hallucis longus
Answer: A. Tibialis anterior
Rationale: Tibialis anterior is the major dorsiflexor of the ankle.
, 8. What type of contraction occurs when a muscle produces
tension while lengthening?
A. Isometric
B. Concentric
C. Eccentric
D. Isokinetic
Answer: C. Eccentric
Rationale: An eccentric contraction occurs when a muscle
controls movement while lengthening.
9. Which position places the patient lying face down?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Side-lying
D. Fowler's
Answer: B. Prone
Rationale: Prone positioning means the patient is lying on the
abdomen.
10. Which position places the patient lying on the back?
A. Prone
B. Supine
