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100

A physical therapist assistant working in acute care is asked to transfer a patient with an active hepatitis B infection. Which of the following actions would be the MOST effective to minimize transmission of the virus?

  1. Wearing gloves to avoid contact with bodily fluids

  2. Wearing a face mask to avoid droplet transmission

  3. Placing a gown and mask on the patient

  4. Washing hands before and after the transfer

Wearing gloves to avoid contact with bodily fluids

100

A physical therapist assistant creates a home exercise program for a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Which of the following instructions is the MOST important to prevent an injury to the patient's foot?

  1. Moisturize the skin after exercise to prevent dryness

  2. Always wear proper footwear when exercising

  3. Incorporate plyometric training at least weekly

  4. Avoid moderate to vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise

Always wear proper footwear when exercising

100

Which of the following conditions is LEAST likely caused by a Vitamin D deficiency?

  1. Anemia

  2. Osteoporosis

  3. Osteomalacia

  4. Rickets

Anemia

100

A physical therapist assistant reviews a medical chart to determine when the patient last received his pain medication. The chart indicates the patient received his medication at 2100 hours. If the time is now 10:00 am, how long ago was his last dose?

  1. 5 hours

  2. 18 hours

  3. 9 hours

  4. 13 hours

13 hours

200

An elderly female patient with poor vision is being prepared for discharge after a 3-week hospitalization. The physical therapy plan of care includes increasing her ambulation level and safety.  Which of the following actions would be the MOST appropriate for the assistant to take?

  1. Teach the patient to walk without wearing glasses

  2. Recommend that the patient change the color of her walls to bright yellow

  3. Instruct the patient to keep curtains and window shades closed to avoid glare

  4. Practice walking in areas of high illumination and strong color contrasts

Practice walking in areas of high illumination and strong color contrasts

200

A physical therapist assistant working in acute care arrives to work and reports she has a minor head cold today. Which of her patients should she ask another therapist to treat?

  1. 70 y/o male with a recent cerebrovascular accident

  2. 40 y/o male following a spinal tap procedure

  3. 30 y/o female undergoing chemotherapy

  4. 45 y/o female with acute flare-up of rheumatoid arthritis

30 y/o female undergoing chemotherapy

200

A female runner collapses after being brought to the first aid station. The physical therapist assistant records her body temperature as 101° F (38° C). The ambient temperature is 92° F (33° C). Her respiration rate and her amount of sweating are increasing. When questioned by the PTA, she seems confused. These findings are MOST consistent with:

  1. Hypovolemic shock

  2. Hypervolemic shock

  3. Anaphylactic shock

  4. Septic shock

Hypovolemic Shock

200

A patient with diabetes reports feeling weak, dizzy, and nauseous after jogging on the treadmill. The patient is sweating profusely and is unsteady when standing. The physical therapist assistant's FIRST course of action should be to:

  1. Have the patient rest and consume glucose to prevent hypoglycemia

  2. Contact emergency services to address an insulin reaction

  3. Insist that the patient lie down until the orthostatic hypotension resolves

  4. Ask the nurse to administer an insulin injection for hyperglycemia

Have the patient rest and consume glucose to prevent hypoglycemia

300

A patient receives physical therapy for generalized muscle weakness. Before starting the therapy session, the patient informs the PTA of a recent exacerbation of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate course of action?

  1. Decrease the intensity of exercises and ask patient to wear incontinence briefs

  2. Withhold exercise program until symptoms of the recent exacerbation subside

  3. The assistance should wear gloves during treatment and disinfect all exercise equipment

  4. Proceed with the established exercise program with increased emphasis on breathing techniques

Proceed with the established exercise program with increased emphasis on breathing techniques

300

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient with a recent total knee arthroplasty. The patient also has a recurring hiatal hernia. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate modification to the patient's exercise program?

  1. Incorporate lifting exercises in the home program

  2. Encourage forceful coughing every waking hour

  3. Perform mat exercises in the flat supine position

  4. Encourage a regular breathing pattern during exercise

Encourage a regular breathing pattern during exercise

300

The plan of care for a 15 y/o boy with Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS) includes progressive aerobic exercise. Which of the following activities should this patient AVOID?

  1. Swimming

  2. Water aerobics

  3. Cycling

  4. Gymnastics

Gymnastics

300

A physical therapist assistant working in a long-term care facility treats a patient with decreased core strength. The patient has difficulty with supine strengthening exercises because of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate for the assistant to take?

  1. Modify the exercise to fast-paced walking and avoid lying down

  2. Modify the supine position to right side-lying

  3. Encourage the patient to increase caloric intake prior to exercise

  4. Perform the necessary supine exercises before the patient has a meal

Perform the necessary supine exercises before the patient has a meal

400

An 8 y/o child with chronic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is developing bilateral knee flexion contractures. Which of the following interventions would be LEAST appropriate?

  1. Seated marches and clamshell exercises

  2. Wall slides

  3. Swimming exercises in a therapeutic pool     

  4. Moist heat with low-load, long-duration hamstring stretch

Seated marches and clamshell exercises

400

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient with chronic asthma. The medical management includes the bronchodilator medication Albuterol. Which of the following is the MOST common ADVERSE effect of this medication?

  1. Swelling of the feet

  2. Tachycardia

  3. Congestion

  4. Hypotension

Tachycardia

400

A physical therapist assistant in an outpatient setting treats a patient who is coughing and exhibiting signs and symptoms of influenza. The MOST appropriate action of the PTA is to:

  1. Provide the other patients and staff with masks and gloves to protect them from infection

  2. Wear a moisture barrier gown while providing care to the patient

  3. Ensure that the patient wears a mask while exercising in the common gym area

  4. Ensure that the patient wears gloves prior to touching equipment used by other patients

Ensure that the patient wears a mask while exercising in the common gym area

400

A physical therapist assistant uses conditioning exercises on a patient with hyperthyroidism. During the activity, the PTA should closely monitor the patient for:

  1. Rheumatoid-like symptoms and muscle stiffness

  2. Muscular and joint edema, and poor peripheral circulation

  3. Trigger points and bradycardia

  4. Proximal muscle weakness and potential dysrhythmia

Proximal muscle weakness and potential dysrhythmia
500

A physical therapist assistant ambulates a patient in a private hospital room because the patient is on contact precautions secondary to a MRSA infection. When the treatment session is complete, which of the following BEST describes how the PTA should leave the room?

  1. Wash hands thoroughly with hot water, then place mask, gloves, and protective gown in a biohazard bag, and store the gait belt at the nurses' station

  2. Store the gait belt in the patient's room, then remove gloves and protective gown, place gown and gloves in the trash, and wash hands before leaving the room

  3. Remove protective gown and gloves, place gown and gloves in the trash, then place the gait belt in lab coat pocket, and wash hands before leaving the room

  4. Place the gait belt and protective equipment in a biohazard bag, take the bag to the hospital's designated laundry area, and wash hands immediately after leaving the bag

Store the gait belt in the patient's room, then remove gloves and protective gown, place gown and gloves in the trash, and wash hands before leaving the room

500

A home health physical therapist assistant is treating a patient with a 2-year history of pancreatic cancer. The physical therapy evaluation includes a gradual decline in walking, bed mobility, and transfers. Which of the following interventions would be the MOST effective for this patient?

  1. Moist hot packs to decrease pain and increase circulation

  2. Relaxation exercises that include yoga and meditation

  3. Deep breathing exercises that increase energy levels

  4. Low-impact aerobics that progress from sitting to standing

Low-impact aerobics that progress from sitting to standing

500

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient following radiation treatments for prostate cancer. After ambulating the patient, the PTA notices that he is developing edema in the right lower extremity. The MOST likely cause of the edema is:

  1. Disuse atrophy

  2. The onset of congestive heart failure

  3. A lymphatic obstruction

  4. Orthostatic hypotension

A lymphatic obstruction

500

A physical therapist assistant is working with an elderly female patient in a long-term care facility. She was prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant following the death of her spouse. Which of the following side effects is associated with this medication?

  1. Dyspnea

  2. Hyper alertness

  3. Postural hypotension

  4. Cardiac arrhythmias

Postural hypotension