PEAT Exam 2 Study Guide – Practice
Questions & Verified Answers | 2026/2027
A patient asks how a transcutaneous nerve stimulator set up in continuous, HIGH-
RATE MODE decreases pain. Which of the following mechanisms BEST describes
how this form of electrical stimulation works? - correct answer-The electrical
impulses reach the spinal cord before the pain impulses, blocking the pain signals
from reaching the brain.
During auscultation of a patient's lungs, a physical therapist assistant hears
crackles (rales). What condition is most likely present? - correct answer-heart
failure
A patient who is in the subacute phase after total shoulder arthroplasty attempts
to use the affected hand to button a shirt. What instructions to the patient is
MOST appropriate at this time? - correct answer-Continue buttoning the shirt to
increase function.
Use of a metatarsal pad would be MOST beneficial for a patient who has what
condition? - correct answer-Morton neuroma
loss of sensation over the dorsum of the ring finger (4th digit) and lack of active
finger extension involves what nerve? - correct answer-radial nerve
, Medications such as corticosteroids can contribute to the development of -
correct answer-osteoporosis
excess abdominal fluid
what substance is restricted from a pt's diet with this condition? - correct answer-
ascites; sodium
muscle tightness typical of right torticollis? - correct answer-Left lateral flexion
and right rotation
Inguinal lymph nodes are located: - correct answer-lower extremity region (groin
area)
For a patient who has aspirin sensitivity, treatment with iontophoresis is
CONTRAINDICATED to deliver what medication? - correct answer-Salicylate
considered to be the MOST ACCURATE for measurement of heart rate. - correct
answer-apical
When performing lymphatic drainage exercises for the upper extremity, which of
the following sequences is MOST appropriate for moving lymph away from
congested areas? - correct answer-Trunk, cervical area, shoulders, fingers
what observations is MOST consistent with the presence of a lower extremity
flexion synergy pattern in a patient with hemiplegia? - correct answer-Flexion at
the hip, flexion at the knee, dorsiflexion of the foot
Questions & Verified Answers | 2026/2027
A patient asks how a transcutaneous nerve stimulator set up in continuous, HIGH-
RATE MODE decreases pain. Which of the following mechanisms BEST describes
how this form of electrical stimulation works? - correct answer-The electrical
impulses reach the spinal cord before the pain impulses, blocking the pain signals
from reaching the brain.
During auscultation of a patient's lungs, a physical therapist assistant hears
crackles (rales). What condition is most likely present? - correct answer-heart
failure
A patient who is in the subacute phase after total shoulder arthroplasty attempts
to use the affected hand to button a shirt. What instructions to the patient is
MOST appropriate at this time? - correct answer-Continue buttoning the shirt to
increase function.
Use of a metatarsal pad would be MOST beneficial for a patient who has what
condition? - correct answer-Morton neuroma
loss of sensation over the dorsum of the ring finger (4th digit) and lack of active
finger extension involves what nerve? - correct answer-radial nerve
, Medications such as corticosteroids can contribute to the development of -
correct answer-osteoporosis
excess abdominal fluid
what substance is restricted from a pt's diet with this condition? - correct answer-
ascites; sodium
muscle tightness typical of right torticollis? - correct answer-Left lateral flexion
and right rotation
Inguinal lymph nodes are located: - correct answer-lower extremity region (groin
area)
For a patient who has aspirin sensitivity, treatment with iontophoresis is
CONTRAINDICATED to deliver what medication? - correct answer-Salicylate
considered to be the MOST ACCURATE for measurement of heart rate. - correct
answer-apical
When performing lymphatic drainage exercises for the upper extremity, which of
the following sequences is MOST appropriate for moving lymph away from
congested areas? - correct answer-Trunk, cervical area, shoulders, fingers
what observations is MOST consistent with the presence of a lower extremity
flexion synergy pattern in a patient with hemiplegia? - correct answer-Flexion at
the hip, flexion at the knee, dorsiflexion of the foot
