PTA: Intro Final Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What to do you do if you have indication of abnormal skin - CORRECT
ANSWER immediate consultation or notification of medical personnel and PT is
required
Where should you put in your SOAP documentation where you put how good or bad they
tolerated the workout? - CORRECT ANSWER Assessment
What can a person with pallor indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER a decrease in blood
flow (ischemia)
Why is it important to reposition a patient (4) - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent skin
breakdown or pressure sores
contractures
comfort
surgical procedures
Why do we drape patients? (4) - CORRECT ANSWER to expose or free and area to be
treated
modesty concerns
comfort
protect skin and clothing
How is bed mobility have relevance to physical therapy - CORRECT ANSWER To get
and teach people how to get out of bed
How would you help a patient to regain knee extension after TKR (total knee replacement) -
CORRECT ANSWER Don't place anything underneath the knee
,Why is it important to look at their chart review? - CORRECT ANSWER Looking for
any WB status because it can let you know how to get your pt out of bed
You have made an error when writing in a patient's chart - CORRECT ANSWER Place
1 line through the error with your initials and date and then write in the correct information.
A condition of shortening and hardening of the muscles, tendons and other tissue, leading to
rigidity and deformity in the joint is known as - CORRECT ANSWER Contracture
Which of the following would NOT be considered a reason as to why proper patient
positioning is important?
The patient will require only a few repositioning interventions throughout the day
Prevent nerve compression
Protect surgical repairs
Optimize patient comfort - CORRECT ANSWER The patient will require only a few
repositioning interventions throughout the day
Which of the following would not be considered a way to prevent pressure ulcers?
Utilize positioning devices and air flotation devices
Rely solely on patient sensation testing
Encourage movement
Position patient to minimize pressure over boney prominences - CORRECT
ANSWER Rely solely on patient sensation testing
A PTA has been treating a patient for one month in the home health setting following a total
knee arthroplasty. When the PT visits for a re-evaluation, she finds the patient has a muscle
contracture in the hamstrings and a decubitus ulcer (bed sore) on her sacrum and ischial
tuberosities. The patient claims the PTA has her doing all seated exercises in the wheelchair
on their visits and only has her stand for 2 minutes each session. She has not been able to get
strong enough to walk on her own. This type of care could be classified as which of the
following criminal acts?
, Fraud
Harassment
Assault
Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER Negligence
A PTA implements an exercise program for a patient rehabilitating from cardiac surgery.
During the treatment session the PTA monitors the patient's oxygen saturation rate. Which of
the following is MOST representative of a normal oxygen saturation rate?
82%
92%
97%
87% - CORRECT ANSWER 97%
A PTA may perform all the of the following duties EXCEPT:
Make modifications to selected interventions within the scope of the POC.
Perform the discharge examination
Document the patient's progress.
Data collection during a treatment session - CORRECT ANSWER Perform the
discharge examination
A drop in blood pressure associated with a change in position, especially supine>sit or
sit>stand is known as - CORRECT ANSWER Orthostatic hypotension
A patient, Sophia, is a 3 year old little girl with a broken leg. The PTA needs to assess her
pain level at the start of treatment. Which of the following would be the BEST technique for
assessing her pain? - CORRECT ANSWER Use the visual analog scale with facial
expressions.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What to do you do if you have indication of abnormal skin - CORRECT
ANSWER immediate consultation or notification of medical personnel and PT is
required
Where should you put in your SOAP documentation where you put how good or bad they
tolerated the workout? - CORRECT ANSWER Assessment
What can a person with pallor indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER a decrease in blood
flow (ischemia)
Why is it important to reposition a patient (4) - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent skin
breakdown or pressure sores
contractures
comfort
surgical procedures
Why do we drape patients? (4) - CORRECT ANSWER to expose or free and area to be
treated
modesty concerns
comfort
protect skin and clothing
How is bed mobility have relevance to physical therapy - CORRECT ANSWER To get
and teach people how to get out of bed
How would you help a patient to regain knee extension after TKR (total knee replacement) -
CORRECT ANSWER Don't place anything underneath the knee
,Why is it important to look at their chart review? - CORRECT ANSWER Looking for
any WB status because it can let you know how to get your pt out of bed
You have made an error when writing in a patient's chart - CORRECT ANSWER Place
1 line through the error with your initials and date and then write in the correct information.
A condition of shortening and hardening of the muscles, tendons and other tissue, leading to
rigidity and deformity in the joint is known as - CORRECT ANSWER Contracture
Which of the following would NOT be considered a reason as to why proper patient
positioning is important?
The patient will require only a few repositioning interventions throughout the day
Prevent nerve compression
Protect surgical repairs
Optimize patient comfort - CORRECT ANSWER The patient will require only a few
repositioning interventions throughout the day
Which of the following would not be considered a way to prevent pressure ulcers?
Utilize positioning devices and air flotation devices
Rely solely on patient sensation testing
Encourage movement
Position patient to minimize pressure over boney prominences - CORRECT
ANSWER Rely solely on patient sensation testing
A PTA has been treating a patient for one month in the home health setting following a total
knee arthroplasty. When the PT visits for a re-evaluation, she finds the patient has a muscle
contracture in the hamstrings and a decubitus ulcer (bed sore) on her sacrum and ischial
tuberosities. The patient claims the PTA has her doing all seated exercises in the wheelchair
on their visits and only has her stand for 2 minutes each session. She has not been able to get
strong enough to walk on her own. This type of care could be classified as which of the
following criminal acts?
, Fraud
Harassment
Assault
Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER Negligence
A PTA implements an exercise program for a patient rehabilitating from cardiac surgery.
During the treatment session the PTA monitors the patient's oxygen saturation rate. Which of
the following is MOST representative of a normal oxygen saturation rate?
82%
92%
97%
87% - CORRECT ANSWER 97%
A PTA may perform all the of the following duties EXCEPT:
Make modifications to selected interventions within the scope of the POC.
Perform the discharge examination
Document the patient's progress.
Data collection during a treatment session - CORRECT ANSWER Perform the
discharge examination
A drop in blood pressure associated with a change in position, especially supine>sit or
sit>stand is known as - CORRECT ANSWER Orthostatic hypotension
A patient, Sophia, is a 3 year old little girl with a broken leg. The PTA needs to assess her
pain level at the start of treatment. Which of the following would be the BEST technique for
assessing her pain? - CORRECT ANSWER Use the visual analog scale with facial
expressions.
