AMCA PTA Test Q&A 2023

Transfer Belt - Answer- The use of this item will assist the PT or PT aide in a safe transfer Parkinsonian Gait - Answer- Gait that is usually abnormal with a nearly continuous tremor and possibly festinating 4 Point Gait - Answer- In this type of gait the patient is able to move legs but may not be able to bear full weight on either leg without support of crutches Standing Position - Answer- When using parallel bars the patient always starts from a ______________ position Parallel Bars - Answer- Modality is the first step in teaching a patient to ambulate Pectoralis Major - Answer- Muscle in the upper anterior chest to the humerus and functions to flex and adduct the arm across the chest Petrissage Massage - Answer- type of massage that involves kneading, wringing, lifting or pressing of a part to help in circulation Gluteus Maximus - Answer- Which muscle is responsible for extension of the thigh Side Lying - Answer- In this type of position, a patient should have hips parallel with shoulders Near - Answer- When transfer equipment is required it is important to keep center of gravity ____________ to the center of base of support MRI - Answer- Using this procedure its possible to look at soft tissue rather than bones or blood vessels 3 Point Gait - Answer- In this type of gait the patient can tolerate full weight bearing on 1 leg and the crutches are moved forward with the affected limb Flexed Hip Gait - Answer- This ailment which affects a patient's gait is a result of osteoarthritis and generally seen in elderly patients Hemiplegic Gait - Answer- Gait seen in elderly patients usually caused by neurological involvement such as a stroke