PEAT EXAM 3 PART 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT (A+)
Question 4.17
A PT positions a patient in a seated position with the patient's back reclining on a pillow
at a 45 degree to 60 deg angle. This position BEST promotes postural drainage of which
of the following regions of the lungs?
1. Bilateral apical
2. Right anterior
3. Left lingual
4. Bilateral posterior - ANSWER 1. Bilateral apical
Question 4.18
Following a left CVA, a patient demonstrates mild balance impairments and weakness of
the gluteus medius. Which activity below is MOST appropriate for this impairment?
1. Walking backward on an inclined surface
2. Sidelying right hip abduction
3. Partial squats against a wall
4. Lateral weight shifts in stance - ANSWER 4. Lateral weight shifts in stance
Question 4.20
Which of the following characteristics is MOST likely to be present in a superficial partial
, thickness burn?
1. Shiny appearance
2. Exposed fat
3. Mild erythema
4. White color without blisters - ANSWER 1. Shiny appearance
Question 4.21
During scoliosis screening, the forward bend eval is done to identify which of the
following clinical feature?
1. Excessive thoracic kyphosis
2. Vertebral rotation
3. Lateral spinal deviation
4. Lumbar lordosis - ANSWER 2. Vertebral rotation
Question 4.23
A patient who is an avid runner had the insidious onset of anterior leg pain that is
localized, sharp, shooting in nature, and especially aggravated with heel strike during
walking and running. The onset of pain first occurred after an increase in running speed
and hardness of the training surface 2 weeks ago. Which of the following tests and
measures is MOST appropriate to determine the cause of the pain?
1. Compartmental pressure testing
2. Joint ROM and strength
3. Biomechanical gait assessment
4. Vibration and percussion testing - ANS 4. Vibration and percussion testing
100% CORRECT (A+)
Question 4.17
A PT positions a patient in a seated position with the patient's back reclining on a pillow
at a 45 degree to 60 deg angle. This position BEST promotes postural drainage of which
of the following regions of the lungs?
1. Bilateral apical
2. Right anterior
3. Left lingual
4. Bilateral posterior - ANSWER 1. Bilateral apical
Question 4.18
Following a left CVA, a patient demonstrates mild balance impairments and weakness of
the gluteus medius. Which activity below is MOST appropriate for this impairment?
1. Walking backward on an inclined surface
2. Sidelying right hip abduction
3. Partial squats against a wall
4. Lateral weight shifts in stance - ANSWER 4. Lateral weight shifts in stance
Question 4.20
Which of the following characteristics is MOST likely to be present in a superficial partial
, thickness burn?
1. Shiny appearance
2. Exposed fat
3. Mild erythema
4. White color without blisters - ANSWER 1. Shiny appearance
Question 4.21
During scoliosis screening, the forward bend eval is done to identify which of the
following clinical feature?
1. Excessive thoracic kyphosis
2. Vertebral rotation
3. Lateral spinal deviation
4. Lumbar lordosis - ANSWER 2. Vertebral rotation
Question 4.23
A patient who is an avid runner had the insidious onset of anterior leg pain that is
localized, sharp, shooting in nature, and especially aggravated with heel strike during
walking and running. The onset of pain first occurred after an increase in running speed
and hardness of the training surface 2 weeks ago. Which of the following tests and
measures is MOST appropriate to determine the cause of the pain?
1. Compartmental pressure testing
2. Joint ROM and strength
3. Biomechanical gait assessment
4. Vibration and percussion testing - ANS 4. Vibration and percussion testing
