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PTA - Board Exam Questions and Correct
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diplopia Ans: double vision
Iontophoresis Ans: The process of introducing water-soluble
products into the skin with the use of electric current
Ultrasound frequency Ans: • 1 MHz = 2-3 cm depth
• 3 MHz = 1-2 cm depth
Ultrasound Duty Cycle Ans: goals: tissue temp= 100%, continuous
nonthermal= 20%, pulsed (The typical pulse ratios of pulse
duration time to pulse rest time are 1:1 and 1:4) 5 to 10 mins
Ultrasound Intensity Ans: Continuous (thermal) Normally set btw
.5 to 2.0W/cm2
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Pulse (nonthermal) .5 to 075W/cm2 w 20% duty cycle
ultrasound therapy Ans: A deep heating modality using high-
energy sound waves that is most effective for heating tissues or
deep joints and is performed by a physical therapist
the application of sound waves to a body area to increase
circulation and flexibility as well as to decrease pain and muscle
spasms in that area
Rine test Ans: bone/air conduction hearing
peroneal nerve Ans: Motor: Foot Dorsiflexion, Inversion, Eversion
Muscle: Tib. Anterior, Toe Extensors, Peroneals
Sensory: Anterior Leg, Dorsum of Foot
Disorder: Fibular Head Fracture
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orthosis Ans: externally applied brace or splint used to prevent or
correct deformities
congestive heart failure (CHF) Ans: the failure of the heart to
pump efficiently, leading to excessive blood or fluids in the lungs,
and systemic circulation.
LDL (low density lipoprotein) Ans: "bad" cholesterol
High ratio of lipid to protein
Contributes to cardiovascular disease
Normal 100 mg/dL
HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) Ans: good cholesterol
Normal, more than 60 mg/dL
Syme's amputation Ans: surgical removal of the foot at the ankle
joint with removal of the malleoli
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transtibial amputation Ans: below knee amputation
prolonged hip and knee flexion should be avoided
residual limb would place the knee in extension
congenital limb deficiency Ans: Failure of a limb formation or
partial limb formation in utero may lead to amputation
Ray resection amputation Ans: removal of a toe and all or part of
the corresponding metatarsal
Valting gait Ans: Heel elevating during stance in combination w
knee and hip extension.
Raise the pelvis in order to to clear the contralateral limb during
the swing phase
Antalgic gait Ans: involved step length is decreased in order to
avoid weight bearing due to pain
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PTA - Board Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
diplopia Ans: double vision
Iontophoresis Ans: The process of introducing water-soluble
products into the skin with the use of electric current
Ultrasound frequency Ans: • 1 MHz = 2-3 cm depth
• 3 MHz = 1-2 cm depth
Ultrasound Duty Cycle Ans: goals: tissue temp= 100%, continuous
nonthermal= 20%, pulsed (The typical pulse ratios of pulse
duration time to pulse rest time are 1:1 and 1:4) 5 to 10 mins
Ultrasound Intensity Ans: Continuous (thermal) Normally set btw
.5 to 2.0W/cm2
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Pulse (nonthermal) .5 to 075W/cm2 w 20% duty cycle
ultrasound therapy Ans: A deep heating modality using high-
energy sound waves that is most effective for heating tissues or
deep joints and is performed by a physical therapist
the application of sound waves to a body area to increase
circulation and flexibility as well as to decrease pain and muscle
spasms in that area
Rine test Ans: bone/air conduction hearing
peroneal nerve Ans: Motor: Foot Dorsiflexion, Inversion, Eversion
Muscle: Tib. Anterior, Toe Extensors, Peroneals
Sensory: Anterior Leg, Dorsum of Foot
Disorder: Fibular Head Fracture
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orthosis Ans: externally applied brace or splint used to prevent or
correct deformities
congestive heart failure (CHF) Ans: the failure of the heart to
pump efficiently, leading to excessive blood or fluids in the lungs,
and systemic circulation.
LDL (low density lipoprotein) Ans: "bad" cholesterol
High ratio of lipid to protein
Contributes to cardiovascular disease
Normal 100 mg/dL
HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) Ans: good cholesterol
Normal, more than 60 mg/dL
Syme's amputation Ans: surgical removal of the foot at the ankle
joint with removal of the malleoli
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transtibial amputation Ans: below knee amputation
prolonged hip and knee flexion should be avoided
residual limb would place the knee in extension
congenital limb deficiency Ans: Failure of a limb formation or
partial limb formation in utero may lead to amputation
Ray resection amputation Ans: removal of a toe and all or part of
the corresponding metatarsal
Valting gait Ans: Heel elevating during stance in combination w
knee and hip extension.
Raise the pelvis in order to to clear the contralateral limb during
the swing phase
Antalgic gait Ans: involved step length is decreased in order to
avoid weight bearing due to pain
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