PTA practice exam 1
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1. A physical therapist assistant contemplates the necessary amount of force
to overcome friction when performing mechanical lumbar traction using a
non-split traction table. What percentage of a patient's body weight would be
MOST representative of this value?: 25%
2. A physical therapist assistant works with a 75-year-old female that presents
with residual periodic loss of balance secondary to a recent stroke. The patient
has minor residual strength deficits in her affected upper and lower extremities
and will need an assistive device for ambulation. Based on the patient's present
status what would be the MOST appropriate assistive device?: Rolling walker
3. A 52-year-old female is referred to physical therapy with right shoulder
pathology. The patient reports a gradual onset of pain beginning six months
ago with a progressive loss of range of motion and strength, most notably
in lateral rotation and abduction. The patient reports an inability to perform
a number of activities of daily living including any tasks requiring the arm
to be lifted overhead. Which medical condition is MOST consistent with this
scenario?: Adhesive capsulitis
4. During a family meeting in an acute rehabilitation hospital a 26-year-old
male with complete C7 tetraplegia asks a variety of questions about self care
and mobility expectations. With an uncomplicated recovery, the patient can
expect lower extremity dressing to be performed with what level of assist in
bed?: Modified independence
5. A patient attending her third physical therapy session transitions from a
hospital bed to standing in preparation for ambulation activities. Which blood
pressure response would BEST support the physical therapist assistant's deci-
sion to return the patient to a recumbent position?: A decrease in systolic blood pressure
greater than 20 mm Hg after moving from a supine position to a sitting or standing position or a decrease in diastolic
blood pressure greater than 10 mm Hg is typically indicative of orthostatic hypotension
6. A physical therapist assistant is treating an 82-year-old female that lives inde-
pendently in a single story house. The therapist uses the Tinetti Performance
Oriented Mobility Assessment as a screening tool to determine if the patient is
at an increased risk for falling. What is the PRIMARY method this tool uses to
assess fall risk?: Gait and balance
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7. single task screening tool used to assess standing balance and risk of falling.
A person is required to stand upright with a static base of support. A yardstick
is positioned to measure the forward distance that a patient can reach without
moving the feet. Three trials are performed and averaged together. A patient
that falls below the age appropriate range for functional reach has an increased
risk for falling.: The Functional Reach test
8. is a tool designed to assess a patient's risk for falling. There are fourteen
tasks, each scored on an ordinal scale from 0-4. These tasks include static ac-
tivities, transitional movements, and dynamic activities in sitting and standing
positions. The maximum score is a 56 with a score less than 45 indicating an
increased risk for falling. This tool can be used as a one-time examination or as
an ongoing tool to monitor a patient who may be at risk for falls.: The Berg Balance
scale
9. is a functional performance screening tool used to assess a person's level of
mobility and balance. The person initially sits in a supported chair with a firm
surface, transfers to a standing position, and walks approximately 10 feet. The
patient must then turn around without external support, walk back towards the
chair, and return to a sitting position. The patient is scored based on amount
of postural sway, excessive movements, reaching for support, side stepping or
other signs of loss of balance. Patients who are independent can complete the
multi-task process in 10 seconds or less. Patients that require 30 seconds or
more are at a high risk for a fall.: The Timed Get Up and Go test
10. A physical therapist assistant educates a patient about their medical condi-
tion during a physical therapy session. During the discussion, the physical ther-
apist assistant mentions that most patients experience resolution of symptoms
when they stop growing. Which medical condition is MOST consistent with this
scenario?: Osgood-Schlatter disease
11. is a condition characterized by malalignment of the femoral head within
the acetabulum. The condition develops during the last trimester in utero
and is often treated with the use of a harness, bracing, splinting or traction.
The malalignment does not resolve with skeletal maturity, although it can be
effectively treated through conservative or surgical methods.: Congenital hip dysplasia
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12. is a self-limiting condition that results from repetitive traction on the tibial
tuberosity apophysis. Symptoms include point tenderness over the patella ten-
don at the insertion on the tibial tubercle, antalgic gait, and pain.: Osgood-Schlatter
disease
13. is a general term describing pain or discomfort in the anterior knee. Adoles-
cents are at increased risk for developing patellofemoral syndrome, although
reaching skeletal maturity does not necessarily lead to the resolution of symp-
toms.: Patellofemoral syndrome
14. is characterized by degeneration of the femoral head due to a disturbance
in the blood supply (i.e., avascular necrosis). This type of structural condition
does not resolve with skeletal maturity.: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
15. A physical therapist assistant works with a patient on abdominal strength-
ening. The physical therapist assistant attempts to have the patient complete
a modified sit-up with their head and shoulders positioned on a wedge while
in supine. What is the MOST likely rationale associated with the use of the
wedge?: Weak rectus abdominis
16. A physical therapist assistant discusses fitness parameters with a 30-year-old
patient who is five months pregnant. Assuming the patient has not experienced
any complications from her pregnancy, which of the following would be the
MOST appropriate exercise program for the patient?: Mild to moderate walking program
performed three times per week
17. A physical therapist assistant prepares to complete a selected manual mus-
cle test on a patient with rotator cuff tendonitis by placing the upper extremity
in the recommended test position. The physical therapist assistant determines
that the patient is unable to maintain the test position and slowly allows the
arm to sag. Which of the following muscle grades is MOST consistent with this
scenario?: Fair minus
18. this grade is characterized by the patient completing range of motion against
gravity with minimal-moderate resistance.: good minus
19. this grade is characterized by the patient completing range of motion against
gravity without manual resistance.: fair
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1. A physical therapist assistant contemplates the necessary amount of force
to overcome friction when performing mechanical lumbar traction using a
non-split traction table. What percentage of a patient's body weight would be
MOST representative of this value?: 25%
2. A physical therapist assistant works with a 75-year-old female that presents
with residual periodic loss of balance secondary to a recent stroke. The patient
has minor residual strength deficits in her affected upper and lower extremities
and will need an assistive device for ambulation. Based on the patient's present
status what would be the MOST appropriate assistive device?: Rolling walker
3. A 52-year-old female is referred to physical therapy with right shoulder
pathology. The patient reports a gradual onset of pain beginning six months
ago with a progressive loss of range of motion and strength, most notably
in lateral rotation and abduction. The patient reports an inability to perform
a number of activities of daily living including any tasks requiring the arm
to be lifted overhead. Which medical condition is MOST consistent with this
scenario?: Adhesive capsulitis
4. During a family meeting in an acute rehabilitation hospital a 26-year-old
male with complete C7 tetraplegia asks a variety of questions about self care
and mobility expectations. With an uncomplicated recovery, the patient can
expect lower extremity dressing to be performed with what level of assist in
bed?: Modified independence
5. A patient attending her third physical therapy session transitions from a
hospital bed to standing in preparation for ambulation activities. Which blood
pressure response would BEST support the physical therapist assistant's deci-
sion to return the patient to a recumbent position?: A decrease in systolic blood pressure
greater than 20 mm Hg after moving from a supine position to a sitting or standing position or a decrease in diastolic
blood pressure greater than 10 mm Hg is typically indicative of orthostatic hypotension
6. A physical therapist assistant is treating an 82-year-old female that lives inde-
pendently in a single story house. The therapist uses the Tinetti Performance
Oriented Mobility Assessment as a screening tool to determine if the patient is
at an increased risk for falling. What is the PRIMARY method this tool uses to
assess fall risk?: Gait and balance
, PTA practice exam 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hz1egt
7. single task screening tool used to assess standing balance and risk of falling.
A person is required to stand upright with a static base of support. A yardstick
is positioned to measure the forward distance that a patient can reach without
moving the feet. Three trials are performed and averaged together. A patient
that falls below the age appropriate range for functional reach has an increased
risk for falling.: The Functional Reach test
8. is a tool designed to assess a patient's risk for falling. There are fourteen
tasks, each scored on an ordinal scale from 0-4. These tasks include static ac-
tivities, transitional movements, and dynamic activities in sitting and standing
positions. The maximum score is a 56 with a score less than 45 indicating an
increased risk for falling. This tool can be used as a one-time examination or as
an ongoing tool to monitor a patient who may be at risk for falls.: The Berg Balance
scale
9. is a functional performance screening tool used to assess a person's level of
mobility and balance. The person initially sits in a supported chair with a firm
surface, transfers to a standing position, and walks approximately 10 feet. The
patient must then turn around without external support, walk back towards the
chair, and return to a sitting position. The patient is scored based on amount
of postural sway, excessive movements, reaching for support, side stepping or
other signs of loss of balance. Patients who are independent can complete the
multi-task process in 10 seconds or less. Patients that require 30 seconds or
more are at a high risk for a fall.: The Timed Get Up and Go test
10. A physical therapist assistant educates a patient about their medical condi-
tion during a physical therapy session. During the discussion, the physical ther-
apist assistant mentions that most patients experience resolution of symptoms
when they stop growing. Which medical condition is MOST consistent with this
scenario?: Osgood-Schlatter disease
11. is a condition characterized by malalignment of the femoral head within
the acetabulum. The condition develops during the last trimester in utero
and is often treated with the use of a harness, bracing, splinting or traction.
The malalignment does not resolve with skeletal maturity, although it can be
effectively treated through conservative or surgical methods.: Congenital hip dysplasia
, PTA practice exam 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hz1egt
12. is a self-limiting condition that results from repetitive traction on the tibial
tuberosity apophysis. Symptoms include point tenderness over the patella ten-
don at the insertion on the tibial tubercle, antalgic gait, and pain.: Osgood-Schlatter
disease
13. is a general term describing pain or discomfort in the anterior knee. Adoles-
cents are at increased risk for developing patellofemoral syndrome, although
reaching skeletal maturity does not necessarily lead to the resolution of symp-
toms.: Patellofemoral syndrome
14. is characterized by degeneration of the femoral head due to a disturbance
in the blood supply (i.e., avascular necrosis). This type of structural condition
does not resolve with skeletal maturity.: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
15. A physical therapist assistant works with a patient on abdominal strength-
ening. The physical therapist assistant attempts to have the patient complete
a modified sit-up with their head and shoulders positioned on a wedge while
in supine. What is the MOST likely rationale associated with the use of the
wedge?: Weak rectus abdominis
16. A physical therapist assistant discusses fitness parameters with a 30-year-old
patient who is five months pregnant. Assuming the patient has not experienced
any complications from her pregnancy, which of the following would be the
MOST appropriate exercise program for the patient?: Mild to moderate walking program
performed three times per week
17. A physical therapist assistant prepares to complete a selected manual mus-
cle test on a patient with rotator cuff tendonitis by placing the upper extremity
in the recommended test position. The physical therapist assistant determines
that the patient is unable to maintain the test position and slowly allows the
arm to sag. Which of the following muscle grades is MOST consistent with this
scenario?: Fair minus
18. this grade is characterized by the patient completing range of motion against
gravity with minimal-moderate resistance.: good minus
19. this grade is characterized by the patient completing range of motion against
gravity without manual resistance.: fair
