AMCA Physical Therapy Aide Prep Guide - Questions
With Expert Solutions
The central nervous system is made up of what two parts Right Ans - brain
and spinal cord
Which bones are small, rounded, found next to joints and are covered with
cartilage or ligaments Right Ans - sesamoid bones
An osteoblast refers to what Right Ans - bone builders
This type of instruction is used to focus the patients attention on specifically
desired action Right Ans - demonstration
When a transfer is required, it is important to keep the center of gravity
_____________ the base of support Right Ans - within
In this position, the patient should have his shoulders parallel with the hips
Right Ans - supine
When tuning a patient , where should the PTA portion themselves Right
Ans - to the side which they are turning to
When transferring a patient, surfaces should be the same height for the safety
of the pt. this item will assist the pt and the PTA in a safe transfer. Right
Ans - sliding bord
When using parallel bars, the patient always starts from a __________ position
Right Ans - sitting
Whenever the patient is to be moved unassisted from the bed to the
wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned _______________ against the bed
Right Ans - vertically
What modality is typically used as the first step in teaching the patient to
ambulate Right Ans - parallel bars
With Expert Solutions
The central nervous system is made up of what two parts Right Ans - brain
and spinal cord
Which bones are small, rounded, found next to joints and are covered with
cartilage or ligaments Right Ans - sesamoid bones
An osteoblast refers to what Right Ans - bone builders
This type of instruction is used to focus the patients attention on specifically
desired action Right Ans - demonstration
When a transfer is required, it is important to keep the center of gravity
_____________ the base of support Right Ans - within
In this position, the patient should have his shoulders parallel with the hips
Right Ans - supine
When tuning a patient , where should the PTA portion themselves Right
Ans - to the side which they are turning to
When transferring a patient, surfaces should be the same height for the safety
of the pt. this item will assist the pt and the PTA in a safe transfer. Right
Ans - sliding bord
When using parallel bars, the patient always starts from a __________ position
Right Ans - sitting
Whenever the patient is to be moved unassisted from the bed to the
wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned _______________ against the bed
Right Ans - vertically
What modality is typically used as the first step in teaching the patient to
ambulate Right Ans - parallel bars
