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PTA Board Exam 2025/2026
Physical Therapist Assistant Actual Exam (Brand New)
(With 700+ Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+)
The PTA is preparing to transfer the patient into a wheelchair from their bed. What should be
done FIRST before attempting to move the patient?
a. remain close to the patient and guard them properly?
b. Use a safety belt or sling and the pts knees, pelvis, or upper thorax for stabilization or
control
C
c. Lock all the wheels on the wheelchair, bed or gurney
d. A safety belt or a transfer sling, sheet, or towel under the buttocks should be used if the pt
LE
will move from 1 surface to another
C
ST
BE
The PT is observing the gait of a patient and notes that patient demonstrates toe drag in the swing
phase of the gait cycle with their current orthotic. Which of the following orthotic impairment
would potentially contribute to this gait deviation?
A. Excessive dorsiflexion assist
B. Inadequate dorsiflexion assist
C. Inadequate knee lock
D. Excessive plantarflexion stop B
A 58-year-old patient recently underwent an above knee amputation. A PT is examining the
wound site and sees an exudate. Which of the following
findings indicates an infected wound and should be reported to be physician?
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A. Dark red blood
B. Bright red blood
C. Viscous yellow exudate
D. Serosanguineous exudate C
A physical therapist assistant monitors the vital signs of a patient running on a treadmill at a
series of steadily increasing speeds. A change in which variable would be MOST responsible for
an observed increase in pulse pressure during the exercise sessions?
A. Heart rate
C
B. Systolic blood pressure
C. Diastolic blood pressure
LE
D. Cardiac output
B. Systolic blood pressure
ST
BE
A PTA instructs a patient with a Foley catheter in ambulation activities. During ambulation, the
therapist should position the collection bag:
a. above the level of the patient's bladder
b. below the level of the patient's bladder
c. above the level of the patient's heart
d. below the level of the patient's heart
b. below the patient's bladder
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A PTA monitors a patient's pulse after ambulation activities. The therapist notes that at times the
rhythm of the pulse is irregular. When assessing the patient;s pulse rate the therapist should
measure the pulse for:
a. 10 seconds
b. 15 seconds
c. 30 seconds
d. 60 seconds
d. 60 seconds
C
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A PTA completes an isokinetic test on an 18-year-old male rehabilitating from a medial
ST
menisectomy. The therapist notes that the patient generates 140 ft/lbs of force using the
uninvolved quadriceps at 60°/sec. Assuming a normal ratio of hamstrings to quadriceps strength,
which of the following would be an acceptable hamstrings value at 60° per second?
BE
a. 64 ft/lbs
b. 84 ft/lbs
c. 114 ft/lbs
d. 116 ft/lbs
b. 84 ft/lbs
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A physical therapist assistant presents an in-service to the rehabilitation staff that compares
traditional gait terminology with Rancho Los Amigos terminology.
Which pair of descriptive terms describes the same general point in the gait cycle?
A. Midstance to heel off and initial swing
B. Heel strike and initial contact
C. Foot flat to midstance and loading response
D. Toe off and midswing
B. Heel strike and initial contact
C
A physical therapist assistant inspects a patient's wheelchair and identifies that the drive wheel
LE
axle is aligned further posterior than it typically would be in a standard wheelchair. This type of
alignment would MOST likely result in which of the following outcomes?
A. Decreased rolling resistance
ST
B. Increased ability to balance on the rear wheels
C. Decreased turning radius
D. Increased energy required for propulsion
BE
D. Increased energy required for propulsion
A physical therapist assistant works with a patient on gait training using bilateral axillary
crutches. The right axillary crutch is modified with a platform attachment. The MOST likely
reason for this modification is to accomodate a patient with which of the following problems?
A. A radial nerve injury
B A proximal humeral fracture
C. Impaired balance and coordination
D. A transhumeral ampulsion
A. A radial nerve injury
PTA Board Exam 2025/2026
Physical Therapist Assistant Actual Exam (Brand New)
(With 700+ Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+)
The PTA is preparing to transfer the patient into a wheelchair from their bed. What should be
done FIRST before attempting to move the patient?
a. remain close to the patient and guard them properly?
b. Use a safety belt or sling and the pts knees, pelvis, or upper thorax for stabilization or
control
C
c. Lock all the wheels on the wheelchair, bed or gurney
d. A safety belt or a transfer sling, sheet, or towel under the buttocks should be used if the pt
LE
will move from 1 surface to another
C
ST
BE
The PT is observing the gait of a patient and notes that patient demonstrates toe drag in the swing
phase of the gait cycle with their current orthotic. Which of the following orthotic impairment
would potentially contribute to this gait deviation?
A. Excessive dorsiflexion assist
B. Inadequate dorsiflexion assist
C. Inadequate knee lock
D. Excessive plantarflexion stop B
A 58-year-old patient recently underwent an above knee amputation. A PT is examining the
wound site and sees an exudate. Which of the following
findings indicates an infected wound and should be reported to be physician?
, BESTLEC
A. Dark red blood
B. Bright red blood
C. Viscous yellow exudate
D. Serosanguineous exudate C
A physical therapist assistant monitors the vital signs of a patient running on a treadmill at a
series of steadily increasing speeds. A change in which variable would be MOST responsible for
an observed increase in pulse pressure during the exercise sessions?
A. Heart rate
C
B. Systolic blood pressure
C. Diastolic blood pressure
LE
D. Cardiac output
B. Systolic blood pressure
ST
BE
A PTA instructs a patient with a Foley catheter in ambulation activities. During ambulation, the
therapist should position the collection bag:
a. above the level of the patient's bladder
b. below the level of the patient's bladder
c. above the level of the patient's heart
d. below the level of the patient's heart
b. below the patient's bladder
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A PTA monitors a patient's pulse after ambulation activities. The therapist notes that at times the
rhythm of the pulse is irregular. When assessing the patient;s pulse rate the therapist should
measure the pulse for:
a. 10 seconds
b. 15 seconds
c. 30 seconds
d. 60 seconds
d. 60 seconds
C
LE
A PTA completes an isokinetic test on an 18-year-old male rehabilitating from a medial
ST
menisectomy. The therapist notes that the patient generates 140 ft/lbs of force using the
uninvolved quadriceps at 60°/sec. Assuming a normal ratio of hamstrings to quadriceps strength,
which of the following would be an acceptable hamstrings value at 60° per second?
BE
a. 64 ft/lbs
b. 84 ft/lbs
c. 114 ft/lbs
d. 116 ft/lbs
b. 84 ft/lbs
, BESTLEC
A physical therapist assistant presents an in-service to the rehabilitation staff that compares
traditional gait terminology with Rancho Los Amigos terminology.
Which pair of descriptive terms describes the same general point in the gait cycle?
A. Midstance to heel off and initial swing
B. Heel strike and initial contact
C. Foot flat to midstance and loading response
D. Toe off and midswing
B. Heel strike and initial contact
C
A physical therapist assistant inspects a patient's wheelchair and identifies that the drive wheel
LE
axle is aligned further posterior than it typically would be in a standard wheelchair. This type of
alignment would MOST likely result in which of the following outcomes?
A. Decreased rolling resistance
ST
B. Increased ability to balance on the rear wheels
C. Decreased turning radius
D. Increased energy required for propulsion
BE
D. Increased energy required for propulsion
A physical therapist assistant works with a patient on gait training using bilateral axillary
crutches. The right axillary crutch is modified with a platform attachment. The MOST likely
reason for this modification is to accomodate a patient with which of the following problems?
A. A radial nerve injury
B A proximal humeral fracture
C. Impaired balance and coordination
D. A transhumeral ampulsion
A. A radial nerve injury
