PEAT EXAM 3 2025/2026 (ACTUAL
EXAM) | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES | ALREADY GRADED A+
| VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
EXAM.
1. During pregnancy, which of the following exercises is CONTRAINDICATED?
A. Curl-ups
B. Bridging
C. Double leg lifts
D. Deep breathing with forced expiration - ANSWERSC.
During pregnancy and postpartum, the stretched abdominal muscles are unable to
stabilize the lower back as the legs are raised. Attempting to perform double leg lifts can
overwork the abdominal muscles and cause damage to spinal joints.
1. A target heart rate is determined for individuals entering a training program in order
to:
A. regulate exercise intensity.
B. estimate energy expenditure
C. control blood pressure at a specific heart rate.
D. ensure that participants exercise at maximal capacity. - ANSWERSA.
Exercise intensity can be expressed as oxygen uptake during activity. Heart rate and
oxygen uptake have a relatively linear relationship. Therefore, utilizing a target heart
rate will ensure that the appropriate exercise intensity is being achieved. Estimation of
energy expenditure requires measurement of oxygen consumption that is then
calculated into calories metabolized during the activity. Blood pressure cannot be
controlled at specific heart rates. Exercising at maximal capacity does not achieve
aerobic training benefits and is unsafe for the majority of patient populations.
1. For a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the MOST appropriate physical
therapy goal is:
A. prevention of contractures and determination of the best method of mobility
B. preservation of strength and muscle tone.
,C. inhibition of abnormal muscle tone and facilitation of normal movement and postural
reactions
D. facilitation of normal movement and improvement of strength. - ANSWERSA.
Goals of PT intervention for a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are to retard the
development of contracture and muscle weakness, which could lead to functional
limitations, and thus, disability. The physical therapist would also play a role in
determining the appropriate use of assistive devices that could help maintain the child's
mobility such as wheelchairs, walkers and orthoses. Muscle tone changes and declines
in strength cannot be prevented since they are results of the disease process.
1. Outcomes of a prenatal exercise program would NOT include
A. improved body mechanics.
B. application of relaxation techniques.
C. improved ligamentous flexibility.
D. strengthened pelvic-floor musculature - ANSWERSC
During pregnancy, the ligaments soften due to hormonal influences, and allow some
degree of separation between the joint surfaces. Additional stretching of the ligaments
could result in joint instability or injury, and would not be a goal of treatment. The
remaining options are all appropriate interventions.
1. A patient has limited ankle dorsiflexion following open reduction and internal fixation
of the distal tibia. Radiographs reveal that the fracture is well healed. Treatment with
passive mobilization should include:
A. posterior glide of the talus on the tibia.
B. lateral glide of the calcaneus on the tibia.
C. posterior glide of the tibia on the talus.
D. anterior glide of the talus on the tibia. - ANSWERSA
The trochlea of the talus is convex. Therefore, during dorsiflexion of the ankle, the talus
moves posteriorly relative to the tibia. To facilitate the movement of dorsiflexion one
would need to perform a posterior glide of the talus on the tibia.
1. A patient who has recently and successfully completed a 12-week program of Phase
III cardiac rehabilitation will MOST likely demonstrate a decrease in:
A. carbon dioxide elimination in maximal work
B. cardiac output in maximal work.
C. stroke volume at a given level of submaximal work.
D. heart rate at a given level of submaximal work. - ANSWERSD
Aerobic conditioning that occurs during the 12 weeks of cardiac rehabilitation will result
in a decrease in heart rate both at rest and with exercise. CO2 elimination and cardiac
,output would both increase with maximal work. The stroke volume would increase
during submaximal work.
1. Redness on the inferior aspect of the patella upon removal of a patellar-tendon-
bearing prosthesis indicates that the residual limb:
A. is not far enough into the prosthesis, and fewer socks should be worn
B. is not far enough into the prosthesis, and additional socks should be worn
C. has slipped too far into the prosthesis, and fewer socks should be worn.
D. has slipped too far into the prosthesis, and additional socks should be worn -
ANSWERSD
The residual limb is pistoning up and down because the socket diameter is too large or
the suspension system is inadequate, resulting in skin friction. The addition of more
socks will enhance the fit.
1. A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with an acute lumbar disc protrusion and a
right lateral shift of the thoracic spine. Which of the following findings is the BEST
indicator that the symptoms will respond positively to physical therapy intervention?
A. The pain is referred only into the buttock and not the thigh
B. The patient prefers standing and walking to sitting.
C. There is a decrease in lumbar lordosis
D. Repeated backward bending centralizes the pain - ANSWERSD
The fact that backward bending is centralizing the pain is an indicator that the nucleus
of the disc is being moved centrally, and the pressure is being taken off of the nerve
root. Centralization of the pain is also a good indicator for physical therapy intervention.
1. A physical therapist evaluates a patient who has lateral epicondylitis. The patient
reports a subjective pain rating of 8/10. The patient also reports pain and shows
weakness with resisted wrist extension. The therapist decides to use ice massage as an
intervention. The MOST appropriate length of time for the ice massage is:
A. 10 minutes.
B. until the area turns red, and the patient reports a burning sensation
C. until the patient reports that the area feels numb
D. no longer than 5 minutes. - ANSWERSC
Ice massage is usually applied to control pain, edema, or inflammation. In this case, the
ice would be used for pain relief and to reduce inflammation, if present. The dosage for
ice massage is determined by the patient's response, and is usually applied until the
patient experiences analgesia or reported numbness over the area of the massage.
Although 5 to 10 minutes may be a usual time for the response to occur, the dosage
depends on the patient's response, not on an exact time. The patient will usually feel the
following, sequential sensations during the massage: cold, burning, aching and then
, finally numbness. The desired effect is numbness, not aching. The skin may turn white;
however, the desired effect is numbness or pain reduction and not skin color.
1. To conduct an experimental study on pain in postsurgical orthopedic patients, a
physical therapist randomly assigns patients into 2 groups. One group is treated with
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, heat, and exercise; the second receives
heat and exercise only. In this experimental design, transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulation is the:
A. continuous variable.
B. dependent variable
C. discrete variable
D. independent variable. - ANSWERSD
The independent variable can be thought of as the cause or treatment and the
dependent variable can be thought of as the effect or response. In this case the TENS
is the treatment or independent variable. Continuous and discrete variables are
methods of quantifying variables
1. It is important to perform cool-down exercises immediately following a general
aerobic exercise program PRIMARILY in order to prevent:
A. venous pooling.
B. cardiac arrhythmia.
C. decreased body temperature
D. muscle tightening. - ANSWERSA
During aerobic exercise, there is vascular dilation that occurs in order to optimize blood
flow and the venous system relies on muscular pumping in order to return blood back to
the heart. Without a cool-down period, there would be no muscular pumping and
therefore blood would pool in the venous system. Cardiac arrhythmia may occur as well,
but is less likely in someone without cardiac disease. Cessation of activity by itself
would result in a gradual decrease in body temperature and specific exercises are not
necessary. Muscle tightening may occur as a result of metabolites accumulating in the
circulatory system, but this would occur as a result of the venous pooling
1. The intervention for a patient who has right sciatic pain caused by piriformis
compression should NOT include:
A. instruction in mild self-stretching in sitting with the right hip and knee flexed and
pressure applied in the medial direction to the distal thigh with the left upper extremity.
B. contract-relax exercises to the hip external rotators performed with the patient
sidelying on the left and the right hip and knee positioned in 90° of flexion
C. active resistive strengthening exercises to the piriformis with the patient prone and
the knee flexed.
D. application of cold to the area of sciatic nerve irritability. - ANSWERSC
EXAM) | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES | ALREADY GRADED A+
| VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
EXAM.
1. During pregnancy, which of the following exercises is CONTRAINDICATED?
A. Curl-ups
B. Bridging
C. Double leg lifts
D. Deep breathing with forced expiration - ANSWERSC.
During pregnancy and postpartum, the stretched abdominal muscles are unable to
stabilize the lower back as the legs are raised. Attempting to perform double leg lifts can
overwork the abdominal muscles and cause damage to spinal joints.
1. A target heart rate is determined for individuals entering a training program in order
to:
A. regulate exercise intensity.
B. estimate energy expenditure
C. control blood pressure at a specific heart rate.
D. ensure that participants exercise at maximal capacity. - ANSWERSA.
Exercise intensity can be expressed as oxygen uptake during activity. Heart rate and
oxygen uptake have a relatively linear relationship. Therefore, utilizing a target heart
rate will ensure that the appropriate exercise intensity is being achieved. Estimation of
energy expenditure requires measurement of oxygen consumption that is then
calculated into calories metabolized during the activity. Blood pressure cannot be
controlled at specific heart rates. Exercising at maximal capacity does not achieve
aerobic training benefits and is unsafe for the majority of patient populations.
1. For a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the MOST appropriate physical
therapy goal is:
A. prevention of contractures and determination of the best method of mobility
B. preservation of strength and muscle tone.
,C. inhibition of abnormal muscle tone and facilitation of normal movement and postural
reactions
D. facilitation of normal movement and improvement of strength. - ANSWERSA.
Goals of PT intervention for a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are to retard the
development of contracture and muscle weakness, which could lead to functional
limitations, and thus, disability. The physical therapist would also play a role in
determining the appropriate use of assistive devices that could help maintain the child's
mobility such as wheelchairs, walkers and orthoses. Muscle tone changes and declines
in strength cannot be prevented since they are results of the disease process.
1. Outcomes of a prenatal exercise program would NOT include
A. improved body mechanics.
B. application of relaxation techniques.
C. improved ligamentous flexibility.
D. strengthened pelvic-floor musculature - ANSWERSC
During pregnancy, the ligaments soften due to hormonal influences, and allow some
degree of separation between the joint surfaces. Additional stretching of the ligaments
could result in joint instability or injury, and would not be a goal of treatment. The
remaining options are all appropriate interventions.
1. A patient has limited ankle dorsiflexion following open reduction and internal fixation
of the distal tibia. Radiographs reveal that the fracture is well healed. Treatment with
passive mobilization should include:
A. posterior glide of the talus on the tibia.
B. lateral glide of the calcaneus on the tibia.
C. posterior glide of the tibia on the talus.
D. anterior glide of the talus on the tibia. - ANSWERSA
The trochlea of the talus is convex. Therefore, during dorsiflexion of the ankle, the talus
moves posteriorly relative to the tibia. To facilitate the movement of dorsiflexion one
would need to perform a posterior glide of the talus on the tibia.
1. A patient who has recently and successfully completed a 12-week program of Phase
III cardiac rehabilitation will MOST likely demonstrate a decrease in:
A. carbon dioxide elimination in maximal work
B. cardiac output in maximal work.
C. stroke volume at a given level of submaximal work.
D. heart rate at a given level of submaximal work. - ANSWERSD
Aerobic conditioning that occurs during the 12 weeks of cardiac rehabilitation will result
in a decrease in heart rate both at rest and with exercise. CO2 elimination and cardiac
,output would both increase with maximal work. The stroke volume would increase
during submaximal work.
1. Redness on the inferior aspect of the patella upon removal of a patellar-tendon-
bearing prosthesis indicates that the residual limb:
A. is not far enough into the prosthesis, and fewer socks should be worn
B. is not far enough into the prosthesis, and additional socks should be worn
C. has slipped too far into the prosthesis, and fewer socks should be worn.
D. has slipped too far into the prosthesis, and additional socks should be worn -
ANSWERSD
The residual limb is pistoning up and down because the socket diameter is too large or
the suspension system is inadequate, resulting in skin friction. The addition of more
socks will enhance the fit.
1. A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with an acute lumbar disc protrusion and a
right lateral shift of the thoracic spine. Which of the following findings is the BEST
indicator that the symptoms will respond positively to physical therapy intervention?
A. The pain is referred only into the buttock and not the thigh
B. The patient prefers standing and walking to sitting.
C. There is a decrease in lumbar lordosis
D. Repeated backward bending centralizes the pain - ANSWERSD
The fact that backward bending is centralizing the pain is an indicator that the nucleus
of the disc is being moved centrally, and the pressure is being taken off of the nerve
root. Centralization of the pain is also a good indicator for physical therapy intervention.
1. A physical therapist evaluates a patient who has lateral epicondylitis. The patient
reports a subjective pain rating of 8/10. The patient also reports pain and shows
weakness with resisted wrist extension. The therapist decides to use ice massage as an
intervention. The MOST appropriate length of time for the ice massage is:
A. 10 minutes.
B. until the area turns red, and the patient reports a burning sensation
C. until the patient reports that the area feels numb
D. no longer than 5 minutes. - ANSWERSC
Ice massage is usually applied to control pain, edema, or inflammation. In this case, the
ice would be used for pain relief and to reduce inflammation, if present. The dosage for
ice massage is determined by the patient's response, and is usually applied until the
patient experiences analgesia or reported numbness over the area of the massage.
Although 5 to 10 minutes may be a usual time for the response to occur, the dosage
depends on the patient's response, not on an exact time. The patient will usually feel the
following, sequential sensations during the massage: cold, burning, aching and then
, finally numbness. The desired effect is numbness, not aching. The skin may turn white;
however, the desired effect is numbness or pain reduction and not skin color.
1. To conduct an experimental study on pain in postsurgical orthopedic patients, a
physical therapist randomly assigns patients into 2 groups. One group is treated with
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, heat, and exercise; the second receives
heat and exercise only. In this experimental design, transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulation is the:
A. continuous variable.
B. dependent variable
C. discrete variable
D. independent variable. - ANSWERSD
The independent variable can be thought of as the cause or treatment and the
dependent variable can be thought of as the effect or response. In this case the TENS
is the treatment or independent variable. Continuous and discrete variables are
methods of quantifying variables
1. It is important to perform cool-down exercises immediately following a general
aerobic exercise program PRIMARILY in order to prevent:
A. venous pooling.
B. cardiac arrhythmia.
C. decreased body temperature
D. muscle tightening. - ANSWERSA
During aerobic exercise, there is vascular dilation that occurs in order to optimize blood
flow and the venous system relies on muscular pumping in order to return blood back to
the heart. Without a cool-down period, there would be no muscular pumping and
therefore blood would pool in the venous system. Cardiac arrhythmia may occur as well,
but is less likely in someone without cardiac disease. Cessation of activity by itself
would result in a gradual decrease in body temperature and specific exercises are not
necessary. Muscle tightening may occur as a result of metabolites accumulating in the
circulatory system, but this would occur as a result of the venous pooling
1. The intervention for a patient who has right sciatic pain caused by piriformis
compression should NOT include:
A. instruction in mild self-stretching in sitting with the right hip and knee flexed and
pressure applied in the medial direction to the distal thigh with the left upper extremity.
B. contract-relax exercises to the hip external rotators performed with the patient
sidelying on the left and the right hip and knee positioned in 90° of flexion
C. active resistive strengthening exercises to the piriformis with the patient prone and
the knee flexed.
D. application of cold to the area of sciatic nerve irritability. - ANSWERSC
