Completed Physical Therapist
Examination Assessment Tool
(PEAT) Exam 2 – Explanations and
Review 2026/2027
Description: A 200-question multiple-choice revision set covering the major content
areas of the Physical Therapist Examination Assessment Tool (PEAT), including
musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, and other systems,
plus professional practice, research, and safety. Each item includes four options with the
correct answer marked with ✅.
Keywords: PEAT, physical therapy, NPTE revision, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular,
cardiopulmonary, integumentary, professional practice, clinical reasoning, 2026, 2027.
1. Which structure is most commonly injured in an anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) tear?
A. Posterior cruciate ligament
B. Medial collateral ligament
C. Anteromedial bundle of the ACL ✅
D. Lateral collateral ligament
2. A patient with a complete T4 spinal cord injury will most likely present with
which functional outcome?
A. Independent ambulation with a walker
B. Independent wheelchair mobility and possible standing in a standing frame ✅
,C. Independent community ambulation with crutches
D. Normal bowel and bladder control
3. Which gait deviation is characterized by excessive plantar flexion during swing
phase?
A. Foot drop ✅
B. Genu recurvatum
C. Trendelenburg sign
D. Steppage gait
4. The most appropriate initial intervention for a patient with acute low back pain
without red flags is:
A. Strict bed rest for 2 weeks
B. Education to stay active and avoid bed rest ✅
C. Immediate lumbar fusion referral
D. Opioid pain management
5. Which special test is used to assess for a meniscal tear?
A. Lachman test
B. McMurray test ✅
C. Apprehension test
D. Thompson test
6. A patient reports numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. Which
nerve is most likely involved?
A. Ulnar nerve
B. Median nerve ✅
C. Radial nerve
D. Axillary nerve
7. Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient with Parkinson's disease to
improve gait initiation?
A. High-frequency stretching
,B. External auditory cueing ✅
C. Passive range of motion only
D. Bed mobility training only
8. The primary goal of post-operative protocol after total knee arthroplasty in the
first week is:
A. Return to running
B. Edema control and safe mobility ✅
C. Deep squatting
D. Plyometric training
9. Which lung volume is reduced in obstructive lung disease?
A. Residual volume
B. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) ✅
C. Total lung capacity
D. Functional residual capacity
10. A patient with heart failure should be monitored for which sign during
exercise?
A. Increased appetite
B. Excessive dyspnea and fatigue ✅
C. Bradycardia at rest
D. Improved oxygen saturation
11. Which type of wound dressing is best for a clean, granulating wound with
minimal exudate?
A. Wet-to-dry gauze
B. Hydrocolloid ✅
C. Negative pressure wound therapy
D. Silver sulfadiazine
12. The most appropriate position for a patient with acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS) is:
, A. Supine
B. Prone ✅
C. Trendelenburg
D. Reverse Trendelenburg
13. Which muscle is primarily responsible for ankle dorsiflexion?
A. Tibialis anterior ✅
B. Gastrocnemius
C. Soleus
D. Peroneus longus
14. A positive Trendelenburg sign indicates weakness of which muscle?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Gluteus medius ✅
C. Quadriceps
D. Hamstrings
15. Which condition is characterized by morning stiffness lasting more than 1
hour?
A. Osteoarthritis
B. Rheumatoid arthritis ✅
C. Fibromyalgia
D. Bursitis
16. The recommended frequency for repositioning a patient at risk for pressure
ulcers is:
A. Every 4 hours
B. Every 2 hours ✅
C. Every 8 hours
D. Once per shift
17. Which test assesses for carpal tunnel syndrome?
A. Phalen's test ✅
Examination Assessment Tool
(PEAT) Exam 2 – Explanations and
Review 2026/2027
Description: A 200-question multiple-choice revision set covering the major content
areas of the Physical Therapist Examination Assessment Tool (PEAT), including
musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, and other systems,
plus professional practice, research, and safety. Each item includes four options with the
correct answer marked with ✅.
Keywords: PEAT, physical therapy, NPTE revision, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular,
cardiopulmonary, integumentary, professional practice, clinical reasoning, 2026, 2027.
1. Which structure is most commonly injured in an anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) tear?
A. Posterior cruciate ligament
B. Medial collateral ligament
C. Anteromedial bundle of the ACL ✅
D. Lateral collateral ligament
2. A patient with a complete T4 spinal cord injury will most likely present with
which functional outcome?
A. Independent ambulation with a walker
B. Independent wheelchair mobility and possible standing in a standing frame ✅
,C. Independent community ambulation with crutches
D. Normal bowel and bladder control
3. Which gait deviation is characterized by excessive plantar flexion during swing
phase?
A. Foot drop ✅
B. Genu recurvatum
C. Trendelenburg sign
D. Steppage gait
4. The most appropriate initial intervention for a patient with acute low back pain
without red flags is:
A. Strict bed rest for 2 weeks
B. Education to stay active and avoid bed rest ✅
C. Immediate lumbar fusion referral
D. Opioid pain management
5. Which special test is used to assess for a meniscal tear?
A. Lachman test
B. McMurray test ✅
C. Apprehension test
D. Thompson test
6. A patient reports numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. Which
nerve is most likely involved?
A. Ulnar nerve
B. Median nerve ✅
C. Radial nerve
D. Axillary nerve
7. Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient with Parkinson's disease to
improve gait initiation?
A. High-frequency stretching
,B. External auditory cueing ✅
C. Passive range of motion only
D. Bed mobility training only
8. The primary goal of post-operative protocol after total knee arthroplasty in the
first week is:
A. Return to running
B. Edema control and safe mobility ✅
C. Deep squatting
D. Plyometric training
9. Which lung volume is reduced in obstructive lung disease?
A. Residual volume
B. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) ✅
C. Total lung capacity
D. Functional residual capacity
10. A patient with heart failure should be monitored for which sign during
exercise?
A. Increased appetite
B. Excessive dyspnea and fatigue ✅
C. Bradycardia at rest
D. Improved oxygen saturation
11. Which type of wound dressing is best for a clean, granulating wound with
minimal exudate?
A. Wet-to-dry gauze
B. Hydrocolloid ✅
C. Negative pressure wound therapy
D. Silver sulfadiazine
12. The most appropriate position for a patient with acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS) is:
, A. Supine
B. Prone ✅
C. Trendelenburg
D. Reverse Trendelenburg
13. Which muscle is primarily responsible for ankle dorsiflexion?
A. Tibialis anterior ✅
B. Gastrocnemius
C. Soleus
D. Peroneus longus
14. A positive Trendelenburg sign indicates weakness of which muscle?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Gluteus medius ✅
C. Quadriceps
D. Hamstrings
15. Which condition is characterized by morning stiffness lasting more than 1
hour?
A. Osteoarthritis
B. Rheumatoid arthritis ✅
C. Fibromyalgia
D. Bursitis
16. The recommended frequency for repositioning a patient at risk for pressure
ulcers is:
A. Every 4 hours
B. Every 2 hours ✅
C. Every 8 hours
D. Once per shift
17. Which test assesses for carpal tunnel syndrome?
A. Phalen's test ✅
