PTA Board Exam Study Questions With Correct Answers

EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 29, 2024 12:59 PM PTA Board Exam Study Questions With Correct Answers A patient presents with difficulty comprehending language, impaired problem so lving, and agitation. The family reports the patient has become progressively more forgetful and agitated over the past several years. There is no evidence of infection or change in medication. Which of the following medical conditions is MOST consistent w ith this scenario? - answer✔✔Alzheimer's disease A patient receives surgical discharge instructions that include the use of an incentive spirometer and lower extremity compression stockings. Which of the following surgical procedures would be the MOST likely to necessitate the use of this type of medical equipment? - answer✔✔Total knee arthroplasty A physical therapist assistant observes a patient complete hip abduction and adduction exercises in standing. Which axi s of movement is utilized with these particular motions? - answer✔✔Anterior -posterior A patient presents with marked weakness during resisted testing of right shoulder extension and medial (internal) rotation. Which of the following nerve lesions would MOS T likely produce the described impairments? - answer✔✔Thoracodorsal nerve A patient following total hip arthroplasty using a posterolateral surgical approach experiences hip EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 29, 2024 12:59 PM instability. Which finding would BEST explain the reason for the instability? - answer✔✔Posterior capsule damage A physical therapist assistant measures the blood pressure of a patient sitting upright over the edge of a plinth. Based on the presented image, what is the GREATEST source of measurement error? - answer✔✔Positioning of the s phygmomanometer A physical therapist assistant treats a nine -year-old with osteogenesis imperfecta. Based on the diagnosis, which of the following would be MOST appropriate to include in the plan of care? - answer✔✔Aquatic therapy exercises and instruction in the use of an assistive device An athlete sustains a grade II syndesmotic sprain of the ankle while playing football. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely to occur if this type of sprain is misdiagnosed or does not receive appropriate treat ment? - answer✔✔Degenerative articular cartilage changes A physical therapist assistant prepares to implement an exercise program for a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following objective measures should the assistant find the MOST useful to monitor in order to avoid significant complications from exercise? - answer✔✔Blood glucose value A physical therapist assistant uses a subjective pain scale to assess pain intensity that consists of a 10 cm line with each end anchored by one extreme of perceived pain intensity. The patient is asked to mark on the line the point that best describes their present pain level. Which pain scale is being used here? - answer✔✔Visual Analogue Scale EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 29, 2024 12:59 PM A physical therapist assistant re views a graphical representation of selected pulmonary function tests and capacities. Which two items combine to form functional residual capacity? 1 Inspiratory reserve volume and tidal volume 2 Vital capacity and residual volume 3 Inspiratory reserve vol ume and expiratory reserve volume 4 Expiratory reserve volume and residual volume - answer✔✔4. Expiratory reserve volume and residual volume A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient in an exercise designed to increase pelvic floor awareness and s trength. The exercise requires the patient to perform isometric contractions of the pelvic floor muscles. Which of the following positions is the most appropriate INITIAL position for this exercise? - answer✔✔Supine A skilled nursing facility plans to expand a hallway to accommodate two wheelchairs passing simultaneously. In order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards, what is the required minimum width of the hallway? 1 EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 29, 2024 12:59 PM 36 inches 2 48 inches 3 60 inches 4 108 inches - answer✔✔3. 60 inches A physical therapist assistant treats a patient with a spinal accessory nerve injury. Which muscles would MOST likely be weak based on the injury? 1 Trapezius and levator scapulae 2 Levator scapulae and scalene s 3 Trapezius and scalenes 4 Sternocleidomastoid and trapezius - answer✔✔4 Sternocleidomastoid and trapezius A physical therapist assistant performs a special test on a patient diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome by asking the patient to maximally flex their wrists and hold the position by pushing the wrists together for 60 seconds. Which finding would be MOST indicative of a positive test? 0 1. Pain in an area innervated by the ulnar nerve 0 2.