PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE PRACTICE EXAM A-1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SOLVED 100% CORRECT!!

The physical therapy aide works under the supervision of a physical therapist. True or false? - ANS True The member of the physical therapy team that must have at least a bachelor's degree is the: A.) Physical Therapist B.) Physical Therapist Assistant C.) Physical Therapy Aide D.) Bachelor's degree is not required in the physical therapy field - ANS Physical Therapist When correcting a hand-written note in a medical record, standard procedures include: A.) Use correction fluid (white out) to completely cover the inaccurate note, and write the correction on the following line. B.) Strike through the error with multiple lines of red ink, and provide a signature next to the correction. C.) Write over the incorrect word or phrase to improve its legibility, or block out the information with a felt pen. D.) Draw a single line through the inaccurate information , making certain the material remains legible, and date and initial the correction. - ANS Draw a single line through the inaccurate information , making certain the material remains legible, and date and initial the correction. First written code of ethics is called the: A.) Code of Hammurabi B.) Hippocratic Oath C.) Code of Professionalism D.) Code of Hippocrates - ANS Code of Hammurabi Failure to give reasonable care is called: A.) Defamation of character B.) Assault C.) Negligence D.) Slander - ANS Negligence Using a restraint without an order from the physician is called: A.) Good safety practice B.) False imprisonment C.) OSHA compliance D.) Medical ethics - ANS false imprisonment Which of the following is a top cause of malpractice in the physical therapy setting? A.) Failure to empathize B.) Failure to schedule appropriately C.) Failure to provide pain relief D.) Failure to monitor - ANS Failure to monitor Which orthosis offers the most stability to a patient? A.) Crutches B.) Walker C.) Parallel Bars D.) Cane - ANS Parallel Bars Walkers should be adjusted for the individual patient with the elbow extended 45 to 50 degrees. True or false? - ANS False Which gait pattern is used with a patient recovering from knee surgery and relearning to bear weight? A.) Four point B.) Three point C.) Swing through D.) Two point - ANS Three point Lofstrand crutches are also known as: A.) Portable crutches B.) Axillary crutches C.) Forearm crutches D.) Gait crutches - ANS Forearm crutches What categories of information correspond to the documentation of a SOAP note? A.) Samples, obstacles, actions, progress B.) Subjective, objective, assessment, plan C.) Subjective, objective, actions, progress D.) Samples, obstacles, assessment, plan - ANS Subjective, objective, assessment, plan Which of the following are acceptable ways to lift patients? A.) Chicken winging B.) Arms around neck C.) Gait belt under arm pits D.) Gait belt around waist - ANS Gait belt around waist A hemi walker is used when a patient's condition has deteriorated and a walker is no longer effective. True or false? - ANS False The reflex checked by striking the knee is the: A.) Achilles B.) Knee jerk C.) Ankle jerk D.) Femoris jerk - ANS Knee jerk The abbreviation "ad lib" means: A.) As needed B.) Let it be labeled C.) Add label D.) As desired - ANS As desired Which of the following directional terms means "toward the front"? A.) Distal B.) Internal C.) Posterior D.) Anterior - ANS Anterior What physiologic changes are commonly associated with aging? A.) Altered visual acuity, loss of bone density, decreased balance B.) Advanced wound healing, increased strength, increased tactile sense C.) Altered mental capacity, increased proprioception, increased muscle elasticity D.) Increased connective tissue elasticity, altered hearing acuity, improved physical condition - ANS Altered visual acuity, loss of bone density, decreased balance What is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection? A.) Perform hand hygiene before and after patient treatment. B.) Do not leave patients unattended. C.) Routinely evaluate equipment. D.) Follow proper quarantine procedures. - ANS Perform hand hygiene before and after patient treatment. Non-pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms. True or false? - ANS False Which of the following are advantages of hand rubbing with alcohol-based rubs? A.) It is more accessible than sinks. B.) It requires less time than to use soap and water. C.) Routinely evaluate equipment. D.) Follow proper quarantine procedures. - ANS It is more accessible than sinks. Skeletal muscles are voluntary. True or false? - ANS True Which of the following is not part of the axial skeletal system? A.) Maxillae B.) Sacral C.) Temporal D.) Pisiform - ANS Pisiform The cervical spine consists of 7 vertebrae. C1 is the atlas and C2 is the axis. True or false? - ANS True Which of the following connects bone to muscle? A.) Ligament B.) Tendon C.) Goiter D.) Orchitis - ANS Tendon A disease resulting in overgrowth of bones in an adult is called: A.) Giantism B.) Exopthalmic goiter C.) Orchitis D.) Acromegaly - ANS Acromegaly A specialty that concerns itself with the overall improvement of functional capacity of patients is: A.) Rehabilitation B.) Family Practice C.) Physical Medicine D.) Both A & C - ANS Both A & C Who was the first physical therapist in the United States? A.) Conrad Roentgen B.) Marguerite Sanderson C.) Mary McMillan D.) Roberta Weiss - ANS Mary McMillan Smooth muscle is often referred to as an involuntary muscle. True or false? - ANS True The latissimus dorsi is located on the: A.) Back B.) Leg C.) Neck D.) Arm - ANS Back The physician is responsible for outlining the rehabilitation program and ordering physical therapy treatments. True or false? - ANS True Which of the following is the only movable bone in the head? A.) Zygomatic B.) Maxilla C.) Mandible D.) Sphenoid - ANS Mandible Which of the following is not an example of a hinged articulation? A.) Elbow B.) Knee C.) Jaw D.) Spine - ANS Spine Which of the following is a simple/closed fracture? A.) Greenstick B.) Compound C.) Oblique D.) Transverse - ANS Greenstick Using compassion is an example of which of the following? A.) Medical ethics B.) Sympathy C.) Empathy D.) All - ANS Sympathy The fibula is proximal to the femur. True or false? - ANS False Which of the following is a treatment modality using sound waves? A.) CT B.) US C.) PET D.) MRI - ANS US A physical therapy aide can change treatment plans without consent if the patient is in pain. True or false? - ANS False The muscle that aids in movement of the neck is the: A.) Gastrocnemius B.) Teres major C.) Pectoralis D.) Sternocleidomastoid - ANS Sternocleidomastoid All of the following are forms of skin traction, except: A.) Hare traction B.) Russell traction C.) Bucks extension D.) Steinmann Pin - ANS Steinmann Pin Spinal traction can produce separation of the vertebral bodies. True or false? - ANS True Electroneural stimulation has been used in laboratories and clinics for decades. True or false? - ANS True The ability to understand how another person is feeling by placing yourself in their situation is called: A.) Empathy B.) Sympathy C.) Compassion D.) Ethics - ANS Empathy Medical ethics determine if the actions of a physical medicine worker are right or wrong. True or false? - ANS False Rheumatoid arthritis is a result of wear and tear of a joint. True or false? - ANS False A side-to-side curvature of the spine is called: A.) Lordosis B.) Kyphosis C.) Scoliosis D.) Arthrosis - ANS Scoliosis All of the following are types of muscle tissue, except: A.) Skeletal B.) Cardiac C.) Rough D.) smooth - ANS Rough A common disorder causing bones to become brittle is called: A.) Gout B.) Menopause C.) Osteoarthritis D.) Osteoporosis - ANS Osteoporosis The strongest tendon of the human body is the Achilles tendon. True or false? - ANS True Which document entitles a patient to safe care? A.) Patient care partnership B.) HIPAA C.) Duty of care D.) Reasonable care - ANS Patient care partnership