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NPTE PTA EXAM Wk 9 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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NPTE PTA EXAM Wk 9 QUESTIONS & ANSWERSA physical therapist assistant reviews a patient's medical history and notes the following
findings: (1) insufficient production and release of adrenal hormones, (2) excessive
fatigue, (3) low blood pressure, and (4) hyperpigmentation. What should the assistant
expect is the patient's diagnosis?
a.
Adrenal gland hyperfunction
b.
Thyroid hyperfunction
c.
Adrenal gland hypofunction
d.
Thyroid hypo function - Answers -A
The physical therapist's plan of care for a patient with acute low back pain identifies
using interferential current. Where should the physical therapist assistant place the
electrodes?
a.
Channel one parallel to the spinal column crossing the mid-thoracic spinal
paravertebrals
b.
Diagonally, so the channels cross near the area of most pain
c.
Immediately adjacent and parallel to the spinal column, one channel on each side.
d.
Channel one perpendicular to the spinal column - Answers -B
Which of the following describes the correct order of muscles from medial to lateral,
starting at the thoracic vertebra, six spinous processes?
a.
Iliocostalis, spinalis, longissimus
b.
Spinalis, longissimus, iliocostalis
c.
Spinalis, iliocostalis, longissimus
d.
Longissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis - Answers -B
A patient diagnosed with lateral elbow tendinopathy has completed a therapeutic
exercise program. The physical therapist instructs this patient on how to apply ice
massage to the affected area. Which of the following is most appropriate?
a.
Treatment time of 5 to 10 minutes
b.
,Continue treatment until a response of numbness/tingling is experienced in the ring and
little fingers
c.
Continue with ice massage until a mild burning sensation is experienced
d.
Treatment time of 10 to 15 minutes - Answers -A
A tear to which of the following portions of the meniscus has the MOST potential for
healing?
a.
Middle one-third
b.
Inner one-third
c.
Outer one-third
d.
Blood flow is limited throughout the meniscus - Answers -C
A physical therapist assistant discusses with their student the advantages and
disadvantages of the various assistive devices for long-term use. When comparing
Lofstrand crutches to axillary crutches, which of the following benefits are the most
accurate?
a.
There is a decreased risk of brachial plexus injury when using Lofstrand crutches.
b.
Lofstrand crutches are more durable.
c.
Lofstrand crutches are more aesthetically pleasing for the patient. - Answers -A
A physical therapist assistant performs ambulation and balance activities with a patient.
The patient complains of chronic leg cramps and fatigue with activities. Which of the
following medications is the patient most likely taking?
a.
Anticoagulant medication
b.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) medication
c.
Antifibrogenic medication
d.
Antihyperlipidemic medication - Answers -D
A physical therapist assistant has been treating a patient who recently had a cast
removed from the knee. As part of tracking the patient's progress, the assistant
measures the patient's knee range of motion and finds that the range of motion for
flexion begins at 10 degrees and ends at 80 degrees. How should they document the
patient's knee range of motion?
, a.
10-80
b.
-10-0-80
c.
10-0-80 - Answers -A
Which patient types are NOT at increased risk for upper cervical instability?
a.
Patients with a history of cervical spine trauma
b.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis
c.
Patients with Down syndrome
d.
Patients with metastatic cancer - Answers -D
A patient fell out of a wheelchair while in physical therapy. What should the incident
report of this event include?
a.
The names of those involved, witnesses, what occurred, and where it occurred-only in
the event of an injury.
b.
The name of those involved, witnesses, what occurred, time of the incident, and where
it occurred
c.
The cause of the incident, the corrective actions taken, and names of those involved
d.
The cause of the incident, the name of the injured, and the date of the incident -
Answers -B
Which of the following condition refers to the inflammatory disease affecting the distal
portion of the ileum and the colon?
a.
Degenerative colitis
b.
Crohn's disease
c.
Leaky gut syndrome
d.
Irritable bowel syndrome - Answers -B
An elderly and frail nursing home resident has developed a stage III pressure ulcer. The
wound is open with necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue down to the fascia. How might
this elderly patient differ when compared with a younger patient with the same type of
ulcer?
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