PEAT EXAM 2 2025 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
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1. The joint indicated by the arrow (subacromial joint) contains what soft tissue structure?
A. Glenoid labrum
B. Middle deltoid muscle
C. Biceps brachii tendon
D. Pectoralis minor muscle
C.
The joint indicated (subacromial) in the radiograph contains several soft tissue structures
including the biceps brachii tendon, supraspinatus tendon, and subacromial bursa. The other
structures listed are not located in this area
1. A long distance runner presents to physical therapy with insidious onset of lower leg pain.
The patient's examination results reveal weakness of toe flexion and ankle inversion. The
physical therapist suspects vascular compromise associated with this presentation. Palpation at
which of the following locations is MOST likely to reveal diminished arterial pulses in the
patient?
A. Dorsal aspect of the foot
B. Posterior to the lateral malleolus
C. Posterior to the medial malleolus
D. Lateral aspect of the popliteal fossa
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,C.
A long distance runner presents to physical therapy with insidious onset of lower leg pain. The
patient's examination results reveal weakness of toe flexion and ankle inversion. The physical
therapist suspects vascular compromise associated with this presentation. Palpation at which
of the following locations is MOST likely to reveal diminished arterial pulses in the patient?
1. A patient with low back and leg pain has been seen 2 times in outpatient physical therapy.
Today, during the patient's third visit, the therapist notes an audible slap of the foot at heel
strike (initial contact). The patient also reports that there has been no leg pain since yesterday.
Regarding testing, it is MOST important for the physical therapist to perform:
A. Achilles' tendon reflex testing.
B. sensation testing of the sole of the foot.
C. the sign of the buttock test.
D. tibialis anterior strength testing
D.
Achilles' (S1- S2) testing will not access the involved level (L4). Sole of the foot sensation
testing (L5, S1) will not access the involved level (L4). As the sign of the buttock test is for
space occupying lesions in the pelvis, hip pathology, or something that is non-
musculoskeletal, it is not indicated at this time, based on the information provided about the
patient. This patient demonstrates foot slap gait that is most likely associated with
progression of nerve root compromise (i.e. increased disc protrusion). The therapist must
assess the level/degree of compromise of the involved level, L4. Strength testing of the tibialis
anterior will offer the most important information, as it is innervated by the root most likely
compromised. The scenario indicates peripheralization of symptoms, which is considered
worsening of the condition
1. A patient comes to physical therapy with wrist pain following a fall on an outstretched hand.
Between the tendons of the abductor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis longus, the
physical therapist identifies significant tenderness to palpation. The pain is not reproduced with
contraction of the surrounding muscles. Which of the following diagnoses is MOST likely present
in the patient?
A. Extensor carpi radialis tendinitis
B. Colles' fracture
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,C. Triangular fibrocartilage complex injury
D. Scaphoid fracture
D.
This injury was from a fall on an outstretched hand and is unlikely to be tendinitis. Colles'
fractures do not present specifically with tenderness in the snuffbox. A triangular
fibrocartilage complex injury is central/medial (ulnar side) and does not present with snuffbox
pain. The location of option D describes the anatomical snuffbox. Tenderness with palpation
in the anatomical snuffbox suggests a scaphoid fracture, especially from a fall on an
outstretched hand injury.
1. During the physical therapy examination of a patient with low back and leg pain, the physical
therapist determines that the patient experiences centralization of symptoms with extension.
Which of the following exercises is MOST appropriate for the physical therapist to introduce
first?
A. Supine partial sit-ups
B. Prone opposite arm and leg lift
C. Quadruped opposite arm and leg lift on a therapy ball
D. Bilateral bridging with feet on a therapy ball
B.
Partial sit-ups encourage flexion, which is not indicated. This patient has an extension bias
and prone opposite upper extremity/lower extremity is the easiest/safest exercise to initiate
when extension is a favorable direction. Quadruped opposite arm and leg lifts on a therapy
ball and bilateral bridging with feet on a therapy ball encourage flexion, which is not
indicated.
1. A patient, who has fallen 3 times while walking on uneven surfaces, comes to physical
therapy for intervention. Examination reveals that the patient does not have difficulty
maintaining balance with the eyes closed or with the introduction of visual conflict. Which of
the following interventions is MOST appropriate for this patient?
A. Instruct the patient to walk a straight line while glancing left and right.
B. Instruct the patient in exercises to strengthen the gastroc-soleus muscle group.
C. Refer the patient to an orthotist for a custom ankle-foot orthoses fitting
D. Provide the patient with a cane for walking
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, D.
Instructing the patient to walk a straight line while glancing left and right would address a
vestibular problem, specifically oscillopsia, but would not help a patient with a primarily
somatosensory deficit, as described in the question. Instructing the patient in exercises to
strengthen the gastroc-soleus muscle group would not provide protection against falling,
although it may be an appropriate adjunct in a comprehensive therapy program. Referring the
patient to an orthotist for a custom ankle-foot orthoses fitting may be included at some point
in the intervention scheme, but the most important factor is immediate protection from
falling, which is best addressed with a cane. This patient has a somatosensory deficit and
while introducing somatosensory challenges is appropriate, the most important thing to do is
provide them with a cane for balance and upper extremity proprioceptive input.
1. A physical therapist is analyzing data regarding functional loss in patients with fibromyalgia.
The functional loss scale utilized has a normal distribution. The therapist finds that a score of 33
is 2 standard deviations below the mean, while a score of 55 is 2 standard deviations above the
mean. This indicates that:
A. 50% of subjects scored 33 and 55.
B. 15% of subjects scored below 33.
C. 95% of subjects scored between 33 and 55.
D. 6.67% of subjects scored above 55.
C.
In a normal distribution, the area between +/- 2 standard deviation units represents about
95% of the population. Greater than 50% of the scores fell between 33 and 55. Approximately
2.5% of the scores fell below 33 and approximately 2.5% of the scores fell above 55.
1. A patient has had left Achilles' tendinitis for 6 weeks. No structural abnormalities are evident
upon examination of the patient. Which of the following supportive shoe inserts is MOST
appropriate for this patient?
A. Full-contact custom orthosis, left only
B. Off-the-shelf heel lift, left only
C. Off-the-shelf heel lifts, bilaterally
D. Full-contact custom orthoses, bilaterally
C.
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS|FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY
GRADED A+|NEWEST|LATEST
UPDATE|GUARANTEED PASS
1. The joint indicated by the arrow (subacromial joint) contains what soft tissue structure?
A. Glenoid labrum
B. Middle deltoid muscle
C. Biceps brachii tendon
D. Pectoralis minor muscle
C.
The joint indicated (subacromial) in the radiograph contains several soft tissue structures
including the biceps brachii tendon, supraspinatus tendon, and subacromial bursa. The other
structures listed are not located in this area
1. A long distance runner presents to physical therapy with insidious onset of lower leg pain.
The patient's examination results reveal weakness of toe flexion and ankle inversion. The
physical therapist suspects vascular compromise associated with this presentation. Palpation at
which of the following locations is MOST likely to reveal diminished arterial pulses in the
patient?
A. Dorsal aspect of the foot
B. Posterior to the lateral malleolus
C. Posterior to the medial malleolus
D. Lateral aspect of the popliteal fossa
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,C.
A long distance runner presents to physical therapy with insidious onset of lower leg pain. The
patient's examination results reveal weakness of toe flexion and ankle inversion. The physical
therapist suspects vascular compromise associated with this presentation. Palpation at which
of the following locations is MOST likely to reveal diminished arterial pulses in the patient?
1. A patient with low back and leg pain has been seen 2 times in outpatient physical therapy.
Today, during the patient's third visit, the therapist notes an audible slap of the foot at heel
strike (initial contact). The patient also reports that there has been no leg pain since yesterday.
Regarding testing, it is MOST important for the physical therapist to perform:
A. Achilles' tendon reflex testing.
B. sensation testing of the sole of the foot.
C. the sign of the buttock test.
D. tibialis anterior strength testing
D.
Achilles' (S1- S2) testing will not access the involved level (L4). Sole of the foot sensation
testing (L5, S1) will not access the involved level (L4). As the sign of the buttock test is for
space occupying lesions in the pelvis, hip pathology, or something that is non-
musculoskeletal, it is not indicated at this time, based on the information provided about the
patient. This patient demonstrates foot slap gait that is most likely associated with
progression of nerve root compromise (i.e. increased disc protrusion). The therapist must
assess the level/degree of compromise of the involved level, L4. Strength testing of the tibialis
anterior will offer the most important information, as it is innervated by the root most likely
compromised. The scenario indicates peripheralization of symptoms, which is considered
worsening of the condition
1. A patient comes to physical therapy with wrist pain following a fall on an outstretched hand.
Between the tendons of the abductor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis longus, the
physical therapist identifies significant tenderness to palpation. The pain is not reproduced with
contraction of the surrounding muscles. Which of the following diagnoses is MOST likely present
in the patient?
A. Extensor carpi radialis tendinitis
B. Colles' fracture
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,C. Triangular fibrocartilage complex injury
D. Scaphoid fracture
D.
This injury was from a fall on an outstretched hand and is unlikely to be tendinitis. Colles'
fractures do not present specifically with tenderness in the snuffbox. A triangular
fibrocartilage complex injury is central/medial (ulnar side) and does not present with snuffbox
pain. The location of option D describes the anatomical snuffbox. Tenderness with palpation
in the anatomical snuffbox suggests a scaphoid fracture, especially from a fall on an
outstretched hand injury.
1. During the physical therapy examination of a patient with low back and leg pain, the physical
therapist determines that the patient experiences centralization of symptoms with extension.
Which of the following exercises is MOST appropriate for the physical therapist to introduce
first?
A. Supine partial sit-ups
B. Prone opposite arm and leg lift
C. Quadruped opposite arm and leg lift on a therapy ball
D. Bilateral bridging with feet on a therapy ball
B.
Partial sit-ups encourage flexion, which is not indicated. This patient has an extension bias
and prone opposite upper extremity/lower extremity is the easiest/safest exercise to initiate
when extension is a favorable direction. Quadruped opposite arm and leg lifts on a therapy
ball and bilateral bridging with feet on a therapy ball encourage flexion, which is not
indicated.
1. A patient, who has fallen 3 times while walking on uneven surfaces, comes to physical
therapy for intervention. Examination reveals that the patient does not have difficulty
maintaining balance with the eyes closed or with the introduction of visual conflict. Which of
the following interventions is MOST appropriate for this patient?
A. Instruct the patient to walk a straight line while glancing left and right.
B. Instruct the patient in exercises to strengthen the gastroc-soleus muscle group.
C. Refer the patient to an orthotist for a custom ankle-foot orthoses fitting
D. Provide the patient with a cane for walking
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, D.
Instructing the patient to walk a straight line while glancing left and right would address a
vestibular problem, specifically oscillopsia, but would not help a patient with a primarily
somatosensory deficit, as described in the question. Instructing the patient in exercises to
strengthen the gastroc-soleus muscle group would not provide protection against falling,
although it may be an appropriate adjunct in a comprehensive therapy program. Referring the
patient to an orthotist for a custom ankle-foot orthoses fitting may be included at some point
in the intervention scheme, but the most important factor is immediate protection from
falling, which is best addressed with a cane. This patient has a somatosensory deficit and
while introducing somatosensory challenges is appropriate, the most important thing to do is
provide them with a cane for balance and upper extremity proprioceptive input.
1. A physical therapist is analyzing data regarding functional loss in patients with fibromyalgia.
The functional loss scale utilized has a normal distribution. The therapist finds that a score of 33
is 2 standard deviations below the mean, while a score of 55 is 2 standard deviations above the
mean. This indicates that:
A. 50% of subjects scored 33 and 55.
B. 15% of subjects scored below 33.
C. 95% of subjects scored between 33 and 55.
D. 6.67% of subjects scored above 55.
C.
In a normal distribution, the area between +/- 2 standard deviation units represents about
95% of the population. Greater than 50% of the scores fell between 33 and 55. Approximately
2.5% of the scores fell below 33 and approximately 2.5% of the scores fell above 55.
1. A patient has had left Achilles' tendinitis for 6 weeks. No structural abnormalities are evident
upon examination of the patient. Which of the following supportive shoe inserts is MOST
appropriate for this patient?
A. Full-contact custom orthosis, left only
B. Off-the-shelf heel lift, left only
C. Off-the-shelf heel lifts, bilaterally
D. Full-contact custom orthoses, bilaterally
C.
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