Physical Therapy OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
LICENSING EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE ACCURATE
EXAM
activities of daily living (ADLS) - correct answers-activities in which individuals participates daily to meet their basic
needs
adaptive equipment - correct answers-pieces of equipment that allow individuals to perform functional tasks with
increased ease or independence
aerobic training - correct answers-exercise program that uses oxygen as the major energy source
akinesia - correct answers-poverty of movements
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - correct answers-also known as Lou Gehrig's disease; rapidly progressive
neurological disorder associated with a degeneration of the motor nerve cells
anencephaly - correct answers-a form of neural tube defect that results from a lack of the neural tube closure at the
base of the brain. It is not compatible with life and results in fetal death or death shortly after delivery
angina - correct answers-condition in which chest pain occurs from ischemia
Accesory motion - correct answers-ability of the joint surfaces to glide, roll, and spin on one another
active assisted range of motion - correct answers-joint movement in which the patient may be assisted either manually or
mechanically through an arc of movement
active range of motion (AROM) - correct answers-ability of the patient to voluntarily move a limb through an arc of
movement
active resisted exercise - correct answers-joint movement in which an external force resists the movement
,angiography - correct answers-technique in which radiopaque material is injected into the blood vessels to better visualize
and identify problem such as occlusion (blockage) of blood vessels, aneurysms, and vascular malformations
aquatic physical therapy - correct answers-Therapeutic use of water for rehabilitation or prevention of injury
arterial insufficiency - correct answers-deficiency or occlusion of blood flow through an artery
arteriosclerosis - correct answers-hardening of the arteries
assessment - correct answers-measurement or assigned value by which physical therapists make a clinical judgement
assistive device - correct answers-device that provides individuals with assistance to perform tasks or during periods of
mobility
autism - correct answers-A neural developmental disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction,
communication skills, and repetitive behaviors
autonomous practice - correct answers-services provided by physical therapists using independent, professional judgement
within their scope of practice
bariatrics - correct answers-Area of health care that deals with the origin, prevention, and treatment of obesity
blood gas analysis - correct answers-assessment of blood (usually arterial) to determine the con-centrations of oxygen and
carbon dioxide
bradykinesia - correct answers-slowness of movements
brunnstrom approach - correct answers-neurologic technique based on the natural sequence of recovery after stroke
bursitis - correct answers-inflammation of bursae, fluid-filled sacs located throughout the body that decrease the friction
between two structures
cardiac catheterization - correct answers-passage of a catheter (a flexible tube) into an artery in the arm or leg, then along
the artery to reach the heart and measure pressure, inject dye, or take a tissue sample
cardiac muscle dysfunction - correct answers-various pathologic conditions associated with heart failure
, cardiac pacemaker - correct answers-electronic device that produces a pulse to control heart depolarization
cerebral palsy (CP) - correct answers-group of conditions caused by a nonprogressive lesion on the brain. Most often CP
has origin during gestation (before birth), at birth, or immediately after birth and is caused by an interruption of oxygen to
the brain of the fetus or newborn
certification - correct answers-process by which state legally regulates the use of professional title without creating a
separate scope of practice. state law will not permit use of the title unless state standards are met. This differs from the
private certification offered by private organizations for meeting the standards of that organization. CHAPTER
chronic inflammation - correct answers-low-grade, protracted inflammatory process
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - correct answers-group of disorders that produce certain specific physical
symptoms, including chronic productive cough, excessive mucus production, changes in the sound produced when air
passes through the bronchial tubes, and shortness of breath
civil law - correct answers-law of a jurisdiction concerned with private rights and remedies; the administration of justice
involving the violation of private duties owed by individuals
client - correct answers-individual who seeks the services of a physical therapist to maintain health, or a business that hires
a physical therapist as a consultant
closed kinetic chain exercise - correct answers-exercise incorporating several muscle groups through the use of several
joints with the end segment fixed
clubfoot - correct answers-disorder in which the foot is turned inward and slanted upward
code of ethics - correct answers-principles set forth for the physical therapy profession by APTA for maintaining and
promoting ethical practice
collagen - correct answers-supportive, strong, and fibrous connective tissue protein that is found in the dermis, tendon,
cartilage, fascia, ligament, and bone
common law - correct answers-law created by court decision rather than by legislative action
computed (axial) tomography (CAT or CT) - correct answers-computer synthesis of x rays transmitted through a specific
plane of the body
conducting airways - correct answers-passageways and tubes that allow air to pass into or out of the lungs
LICENSING EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE ACCURATE
EXAM
activities of daily living (ADLS) - correct answers-activities in which individuals participates daily to meet their basic
needs
adaptive equipment - correct answers-pieces of equipment that allow individuals to perform functional tasks with
increased ease or independence
aerobic training - correct answers-exercise program that uses oxygen as the major energy source
akinesia - correct answers-poverty of movements
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - correct answers-also known as Lou Gehrig's disease; rapidly progressive
neurological disorder associated with a degeneration of the motor nerve cells
anencephaly - correct answers-a form of neural tube defect that results from a lack of the neural tube closure at the
base of the brain. It is not compatible with life and results in fetal death or death shortly after delivery
angina - correct answers-condition in which chest pain occurs from ischemia
Accesory motion - correct answers-ability of the joint surfaces to glide, roll, and spin on one another
active assisted range of motion - correct answers-joint movement in which the patient may be assisted either manually or
mechanically through an arc of movement
active range of motion (AROM) - correct answers-ability of the patient to voluntarily move a limb through an arc of
movement
active resisted exercise - correct answers-joint movement in which an external force resists the movement
,angiography - correct answers-technique in which radiopaque material is injected into the blood vessels to better visualize
and identify problem such as occlusion (blockage) of blood vessels, aneurysms, and vascular malformations
aquatic physical therapy - correct answers-Therapeutic use of water for rehabilitation or prevention of injury
arterial insufficiency - correct answers-deficiency or occlusion of blood flow through an artery
arteriosclerosis - correct answers-hardening of the arteries
assessment - correct answers-measurement or assigned value by which physical therapists make a clinical judgement
assistive device - correct answers-device that provides individuals with assistance to perform tasks or during periods of
mobility
autism - correct answers-A neural developmental disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction,
communication skills, and repetitive behaviors
autonomous practice - correct answers-services provided by physical therapists using independent, professional judgement
within their scope of practice
bariatrics - correct answers-Area of health care that deals with the origin, prevention, and treatment of obesity
blood gas analysis - correct answers-assessment of blood (usually arterial) to determine the con-centrations of oxygen and
carbon dioxide
bradykinesia - correct answers-slowness of movements
brunnstrom approach - correct answers-neurologic technique based on the natural sequence of recovery after stroke
bursitis - correct answers-inflammation of bursae, fluid-filled sacs located throughout the body that decrease the friction
between two structures
cardiac catheterization - correct answers-passage of a catheter (a flexible tube) into an artery in the arm or leg, then along
the artery to reach the heart and measure pressure, inject dye, or take a tissue sample
cardiac muscle dysfunction - correct answers-various pathologic conditions associated with heart failure
, cardiac pacemaker - correct answers-electronic device that produces a pulse to control heart depolarization
cerebral palsy (CP) - correct answers-group of conditions caused by a nonprogressive lesion on the brain. Most often CP
has origin during gestation (before birth), at birth, or immediately after birth and is caused by an interruption of oxygen to
the brain of the fetus or newborn
certification - correct answers-process by which state legally regulates the use of professional title without creating a
separate scope of practice. state law will not permit use of the title unless state standards are met. This differs from the
private certification offered by private organizations for meeting the standards of that organization. CHAPTER
chronic inflammation - correct answers-low-grade, protracted inflammatory process
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - correct answers-group of disorders that produce certain specific physical
symptoms, including chronic productive cough, excessive mucus production, changes in the sound produced when air
passes through the bronchial tubes, and shortness of breath
civil law - correct answers-law of a jurisdiction concerned with private rights and remedies; the administration of justice
involving the violation of private duties owed by individuals
client - correct answers-individual who seeks the services of a physical therapist to maintain health, or a business that hires
a physical therapist as a consultant
closed kinetic chain exercise - correct answers-exercise incorporating several muscle groups through the use of several
joints with the end segment fixed
clubfoot - correct answers-disorder in which the foot is turned inward and slanted upward
code of ethics - correct answers-principles set forth for the physical therapy profession by APTA for maintaining and
promoting ethical practice
collagen - correct answers-supportive, strong, and fibrous connective tissue protein that is found in the dermis, tendon,
cartilage, fascia, ligament, and bone
common law - correct answers-law created by court decision rather than by legislative action
computed (axial) tomography (CAT or CT) - correct answers-computer synthesis of x rays transmitted through a specific
plane of the body
conducting airways - correct answers-passageways and tubes that allow air to pass into or out of the lungs
