PEAT PRACTICE TEST 1 (SI) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026
To avoid substitution during range of motion assessment for forearm pronation and
supination, the patient should be seated with the:
1. elbow fully extended, and the shoulder in neutral adduction.
2. elbow stabilized at 90° of flexion, and the shoulder in neutral adduction.
3. elbow stabilized at 90° of flexion, and the shoulder in 45° abduction.
4. wrist fully extended, and the shoulder in 45° abduction. - ANSWERS2. elbow
stabilized at 90° of flexion, and the shoulder in neutral adduction.
Which of the following is the SAFEST way to measure exercise intensity with a patient
taking a beta-blocker?
1. Performing oximetry
2. Taking the patient's pulse
3. Taking the patient's blood pressure
4. Asking about the patient's perceived level of exertion - ANSWERS4. Asking about the
patient's perceived level of exertion
A patient has a full-thickness burn to the antecubital region. Which of the following
positions is BEST for splinting the extremity?
1. Shoulder abduction and medial (internal) rotation
2. Elbow flexion and pronation
3. Elbow extension and supination
4. Shoulder adduction and lateral (external) rotation - ANSWERS3. Elbow extension
and supination
Compression of the S1 nerve root is MOST likely to result in weakness of which
muscle?
1. Iliacus
2. Rectus femoris
3. Sartorius
4. Fibularis (peroneus) longus - ANSWERS4. Fibularis (peroneus) longus
Which of the following statements is true regarding disposal of contaminated waste in a
health care facility?
1. As long as all soiled waste is placed in a bag marked for hazardous waste, no other
specific guidelines are required.
2. As long as all soiled waste is double-bagged and placed outside the patient treatment
area, no other specific guidelines are required.
,3. Federal safety guidelines describe standard methods for disposal of contaminated
waste according to amount and type of fluids involved.
4. Guidelines developed by individual facilities should indicate which color of bag is
used for each type of waste for that particular facility. - ANSWERS3. Federal safety
guidelines describe standard methods for disposal of contaminated waste according to
amount and type of fluids involved.
Which of the following is an effective method to increase the amount of weight-bearing
on the lower extremities when exercising in water?
1. Decrease the depth of water.
2. Increase the depth of water.
3. Increase the speed of the exercise.
4. Decrease the speed of the exercise. - ANSWERS1. Decrease the depth of water.
A patient sustained a displaced fracture to the right lateral epicondyle resulting in wrist
drop. A physical therapist assistant should suspect injury to which structure?
1. Radial nerve
2. Ulnar nerve
3. Median nerve
4. Brachial plexus - ANSWERS1. Radial nerve
Tapping or vibration of the skin over the posterior calf is MOST likely to have which of
the following effects?
1. Inhibiting plantar flexion
2. Facilitating plantar flexion
3. Inhibiting eversion
4. Facilitating eversion - ANSWERS2. Facilitating plantar flexion
A patient with a posterolateral lumbar disc herniation walks with the trunk in slight
flexion and rotation. Which of the following positioning strategies for the patient at work
would MOST reduce the chance of additional pressure on the injury?
1. Maintain the current standing posture as much as possible.
2. Sit as much as possible using a normal erect posture.
3. Sit as much as possible with the trunk posture in slight flexion.
4. Stand with a normal erect posture as much as possible. - ANSWERS4. Stand with a
normal erect posture as much as possible.
During auscultation over the chest of a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, crackles were noted in bilateral upper lobes, posterior segments. In which
position should the patient be placed for postural drainage?
1. Supine on a flat table with a pillow under the knees
2. Seated leaning back on a folded pillow at a 30° angle
3. Supine on a table tilted 20° with the head down, on either side
4. Seated leaning forward over a folded pillow at a 30° angle - ANSWERS4. Seated
leaning forward over a folded pillow at a 30° angle
,A patient rocks back and forth repeatedly before being able to transition from sitting
position to standing position. Which of the following muscles is MOST likely to be weak?
1. Gluteus medius
2. Erector spinae
3. Iliopsoas
4. Quadriceps - ANSWERS4. Quadriceps
A patient with asthma begins to exhibit wheezing and becomes very anxious. Which of
the following inflammatory reactions would MOST likely be occurring in the patient?
1. Bronchodilation and increased airway resistance
2. Bronchodilation and decreased airway resistance
3. Bronchoconstriction and increased airway resistance
4. Bronchoconstriction and decreased airway resistance - ANSWERS3.
Bronchoconstriction and increased airway resistance
Slow, sustained application of which of the following manual techniques is MOST likely
to decrease muscle spasm and reduce pain?
1. Joint traction
2. Joint approximation
3. Muscle resistance
4. Light touch - ANSWERS1. Joint traction
To correctly fit a single-point cane, the handpiece should be level with which of the
following structures?
1. Iliac crest
2. Greater trochanter
3. Femoral head
4. Anterior superior iliac spine - ANSWERS2. Greater trochanter
A physical therapist assistant moves a patient's left upper extremity into different
positions and asks the patient to demonstrate the same position with the right upper
extremity with the eyes closed. The assistant is assessing the patient's:
1. proprioception.
2. graphesthesia.
3. cortical reflexes.
4. coordination. - ANSWERS1. proprioception
A patient with a T6 spinal cord level (ASIA Impairment Scale A) will have the MOST
difficulty performing which of the following functions?
1. Transitioning from supine to sidelying position
2. Transitioning from supine to long sitting position
3. Coughing and expelling secretions
4. Breathing without artificial ventilation - ANSWERS3. Coughing and expelling
secretions
, Which of the following strategies is BEST for making informed clinical decisions about a
patient's treatment interventions?
1. Systematically review current research relevant to the patient's problem.
2. Alternate interventions to determine which is most effective for the patient.
3. Ask another health care provider to be a mentor during the patient's treatment.
4. Use treatment interventions based on current skill and knowledge. - ANSWERS1.
Systematically review current research relevant to the patient's problem
A child with myelomeningocele is experiencing rhinitis, urticaria, respiratory distress,
and swelling around the mouth and eyes. These symptoms are MOST consistent with
which of the following conditions?
1. Impetigo
2. Latex allergy
3. Tinea corporis
4. Atopic dermatitis - ANSWERS2. Latex allergy
A physical therapist assistant is observing the patient performing the exercise in the
photograph. The patient reports increased pain radiating into the right lower extremity.
What action should the assistant take FIRST?
1. Have the patient stop exercising and contact the physical therapist.
2. Have the patient change to a supine knees-to-chest exercise.
3. Instruct the patient to perform pelvic tilt exercises and partial sit-ups.
4. Instruct the patient to return to lying prone and monitor the patient's symptoms. -
ANSWERS4. Instruct the patient to return to lying prone and monitor the patient's
symptoms.
A dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) test is MOST often used to confirm which of
the following conditions?
1. Bone neoplasm
2. Fracture
3. Scoliosis
4. Osteoporosis - ANSWERS4. Osteoporosis
Which of the following signs or symptoms MOST likely indicates dehydration?
1. Confusion
2. Increased sweating
3. Tingling in the lower extremities
4. Aching calves - ANSWERS1. Confusion
Which of the following measurements would provide the BEST data about joint effusion
following total knee arthroplasty?
1. Determination of the amount of weight tolerated in standing position
2. Determination of the strength of the quadriceps muscle
3. Length of the incision measured on the anterior aspect of the knee
4. Girth measured at the level of the medial joint line - ANSWERS4. Girth measured at
the level of the medial joint line
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026
To avoid substitution during range of motion assessment for forearm pronation and
supination, the patient should be seated with the:
1. elbow fully extended, and the shoulder in neutral adduction.
2. elbow stabilized at 90° of flexion, and the shoulder in neutral adduction.
3. elbow stabilized at 90° of flexion, and the shoulder in 45° abduction.
4. wrist fully extended, and the shoulder in 45° abduction. - ANSWERS2. elbow
stabilized at 90° of flexion, and the shoulder in neutral adduction.
Which of the following is the SAFEST way to measure exercise intensity with a patient
taking a beta-blocker?
1. Performing oximetry
2. Taking the patient's pulse
3. Taking the patient's blood pressure
4. Asking about the patient's perceived level of exertion - ANSWERS4. Asking about the
patient's perceived level of exertion
A patient has a full-thickness burn to the antecubital region. Which of the following
positions is BEST for splinting the extremity?
1. Shoulder abduction and medial (internal) rotation
2. Elbow flexion and pronation
3. Elbow extension and supination
4. Shoulder adduction and lateral (external) rotation - ANSWERS3. Elbow extension
and supination
Compression of the S1 nerve root is MOST likely to result in weakness of which
muscle?
1. Iliacus
2. Rectus femoris
3. Sartorius
4. Fibularis (peroneus) longus - ANSWERS4. Fibularis (peroneus) longus
Which of the following statements is true regarding disposal of contaminated waste in a
health care facility?
1. As long as all soiled waste is placed in a bag marked for hazardous waste, no other
specific guidelines are required.
2. As long as all soiled waste is double-bagged and placed outside the patient treatment
area, no other specific guidelines are required.
,3. Federal safety guidelines describe standard methods for disposal of contaminated
waste according to amount and type of fluids involved.
4. Guidelines developed by individual facilities should indicate which color of bag is
used for each type of waste for that particular facility. - ANSWERS3. Federal safety
guidelines describe standard methods for disposal of contaminated waste according to
amount and type of fluids involved.
Which of the following is an effective method to increase the amount of weight-bearing
on the lower extremities when exercising in water?
1. Decrease the depth of water.
2. Increase the depth of water.
3. Increase the speed of the exercise.
4. Decrease the speed of the exercise. - ANSWERS1. Decrease the depth of water.
A patient sustained a displaced fracture to the right lateral epicondyle resulting in wrist
drop. A physical therapist assistant should suspect injury to which structure?
1. Radial nerve
2. Ulnar nerve
3. Median nerve
4. Brachial plexus - ANSWERS1. Radial nerve
Tapping or vibration of the skin over the posterior calf is MOST likely to have which of
the following effects?
1. Inhibiting plantar flexion
2. Facilitating plantar flexion
3. Inhibiting eversion
4. Facilitating eversion - ANSWERS2. Facilitating plantar flexion
A patient with a posterolateral lumbar disc herniation walks with the trunk in slight
flexion and rotation. Which of the following positioning strategies for the patient at work
would MOST reduce the chance of additional pressure on the injury?
1. Maintain the current standing posture as much as possible.
2. Sit as much as possible using a normal erect posture.
3. Sit as much as possible with the trunk posture in slight flexion.
4. Stand with a normal erect posture as much as possible. - ANSWERS4. Stand with a
normal erect posture as much as possible.
During auscultation over the chest of a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, crackles were noted in bilateral upper lobes, posterior segments. In which
position should the patient be placed for postural drainage?
1. Supine on a flat table with a pillow under the knees
2. Seated leaning back on a folded pillow at a 30° angle
3. Supine on a table tilted 20° with the head down, on either side
4. Seated leaning forward over a folded pillow at a 30° angle - ANSWERS4. Seated
leaning forward over a folded pillow at a 30° angle
,A patient rocks back and forth repeatedly before being able to transition from sitting
position to standing position. Which of the following muscles is MOST likely to be weak?
1. Gluteus medius
2. Erector spinae
3. Iliopsoas
4. Quadriceps - ANSWERS4. Quadriceps
A patient with asthma begins to exhibit wheezing and becomes very anxious. Which of
the following inflammatory reactions would MOST likely be occurring in the patient?
1. Bronchodilation and increased airway resistance
2. Bronchodilation and decreased airway resistance
3. Bronchoconstriction and increased airway resistance
4. Bronchoconstriction and decreased airway resistance - ANSWERS3.
Bronchoconstriction and increased airway resistance
Slow, sustained application of which of the following manual techniques is MOST likely
to decrease muscle spasm and reduce pain?
1. Joint traction
2. Joint approximation
3. Muscle resistance
4. Light touch - ANSWERS1. Joint traction
To correctly fit a single-point cane, the handpiece should be level with which of the
following structures?
1. Iliac crest
2. Greater trochanter
3. Femoral head
4. Anterior superior iliac spine - ANSWERS2. Greater trochanter
A physical therapist assistant moves a patient's left upper extremity into different
positions and asks the patient to demonstrate the same position with the right upper
extremity with the eyes closed. The assistant is assessing the patient's:
1. proprioception.
2. graphesthesia.
3. cortical reflexes.
4. coordination. - ANSWERS1. proprioception
A patient with a T6 spinal cord level (ASIA Impairment Scale A) will have the MOST
difficulty performing which of the following functions?
1. Transitioning from supine to sidelying position
2. Transitioning from supine to long sitting position
3. Coughing and expelling secretions
4. Breathing without artificial ventilation - ANSWERS3. Coughing and expelling
secretions
, Which of the following strategies is BEST for making informed clinical decisions about a
patient's treatment interventions?
1. Systematically review current research relevant to the patient's problem.
2. Alternate interventions to determine which is most effective for the patient.
3. Ask another health care provider to be a mentor during the patient's treatment.
4. Use treatment interventions based on current skill and knowledge. - ANSWERS1.
Systematically review current research relevant to the patient's problem
A child with myelomeningocele is experiencing rhinitis, urticaria, respiratory distress,
and swelling around the mouth and eyes. These symptoms are MOST consistent with
which of the following conditions?
1. Impetigo
2. Latex allergy
3. Tinea corporis
4. Atopic dermatitis - ANSWERS2. Latex allergy
A physical therapist assistant is observing the patient performing the exercise in the
photograph. The patient reports increased pain radiating into the right lower extremity.
What action should the assistant take FIRST?
1. Have the patient stop exercising and contact the physical therapist.
2. Have the patient change to a supine knees-to-chest exercise.
3. Instruct the patient to perform pelvic tilt exercises and partial sit-ups.
4. Instruct the patient to return to lying prone and monitor the patient's symptoms. -
ANSWERS4. Instruct the patient to return to lying prone and monitor the patient's
symptoms.
A dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) test is MOST often used to confirm which of
the following conditions?
1. Bone neoplasm
2. Fracture
3. Scoliosis
4. Osteoporosis - ANSWERS4. Osteoporosis
Which of the following signs or symptoms MOST likely indicates dehydration?
1. Confusion
2. Increased sweating
3. Tingling in the lower extremities
4. Aching calves - ANSWERS1. Confusion
Which of the following measurements would provide the BEST data about joint effusion
following total knee arthroplasty?
1. Determination of the amount of weight tolerated in standing position
2. Determination of the strength of the quadriceps muscle
3. Length of the incision measured on the anterior aspect of the knee
4. Girth measured at the level of the medial joint line - ANSWERS4. Girth measured at
the level of the medial joint line
