Mock Board Exam 1 2026 Questions and
Answers
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? - Correct answer-Rolling Walker
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 decision to return
the patient to a recumbent position? - Correct answer-Decrease in systolic blood
pressure of 5 mm Hg and a decrease in diastolic blood pressure of 12 mm Hg
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? - Correct answer-Mild to moderate
walking program performed three times per week
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, A physical therapist assistant employed by a home health agency discusses the
established plan of care with the patient. The patient indicates that he understands
what the physical therapist assistant is recommending, but insists he is not
interested in performing active exercise as part of the program. What would be the
MOST appropriate physical therapist assistant response? - Correct answer-Explain
to the patient why active exercise is a critical component of the plan of care
A physical therapist assistant treats a 29-year-old male who sustained a superficial
partial-thickness burn to the anterior portion of his left forearm and wrist. Based on
the classification of the burn, what is the MOST likely outcome? - Correct answer-
Painful burns that present with thickened blisters that heal in less than three weeks
A physical therapist assistant implements a home exercise program for a patient
rehabilitating from a lower extremity injury. Which step would be the MOST
appropriate to maximize patient compliance? - Correct answer-Select exercises
consistent with the patient's rehabilitation goals
A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a 46-year-old female
diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. A recent physician entry indicates that the
patient is currently taking immunosuppressive medication. Which laboratory test
should be the MOST frequently monitored based on the patient's medication? -
Correct answer-White blood cell count
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Answers
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? - Correct answer-Rolling Walker
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 decision to return
the patient to a recumbent position? - Correct answer-Decrease in systolic blood
pressure of 5 mm Hg and a decrease in diastolic blood pressure of 12 mm Hg
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? - Correct answer-Mild to moderate
walking program performed three times per week
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, A physical therapist assistant employed by a home health agency discusses the
established plan of care with the patient. The patient indicates that he understands
what the physical therapist assistant is recommending, but insists he is not
interested in performing active exercise as part of the program. What would be the
MOST appropriate physical therapist assistant response? - Correct answer-Explain
to the patient why active exercise is a critical component of the plan of care
A physical therapist assistant treats a 29-year-old male who sustained a superficial
partial-thickness burn to the anterior portion of his left forearm and wrist. Based on
the classification of the burn, what is the MOST likely outcome? - Correct answer-
Painful burns that present with thickened blisters that heal in less than three weeks
A physical therapist assistant implements a home exercise program for a patient
rehabilitating from a lower extremity injury. Which step would be the MOST
appropriate to maximize patient compliance? - Correct answer-Select exercises
consistent with the patient's rehabilitation goals
A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a 46-year-old female
diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. A recent physician entry indicates that the
patient is currently taking immunosuppressive medication. Which laboratory test
should be the MOST frequently monitored based on the patient's medication? -
Correct answer-White blood cell count
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