PEAT 1 questions and answers 100%correct.A patient reports a 2-day history of a hot, swollen, first MTP joint. This complaint is most common in:
-OA
-polymyositis
-gout
-RA
gout
A patient who sustained an avulsion of the right C5 and C6 spinal nerve roots will show functional loss of ri...
After a kidney transplant, a patient develops a stage 3 pressure injury over the sacrum
and is referred to physical therapy for wound care. Which of the following is the MOST
appropriate agent to use initially on this wound?
-povidone-iodine solution
-sterile normal saline
-silver sulfadiazine cream
-zinc oxide cream - Answer sterile normal saline
When providing patient education in cardiac rehabilitation, which of the following signs
and symptoms of exertional intolerance should the PT emphasize?
-anginal pain, insomnia, sudden weight gain, leg stiffness
-persistent dyspnea, dizziness, anginal pain, sudden weight gain
-persistent dyspnea, anginal pain, insomnia, weight loss
-anginal pain, confusion, leg numbness, weight loss - Answer persistent dyspnea,
dizziness, anginal pain, sudden weight gain
A patient with no history of trauma has non-radiating LBP. Lumbar flexion does not
reverse the lordosis and is pain-free. Lumbar extension increases the symptom.
Palpation reveals a step-off in the lower L/S. The MOST appropriate treatment for this
patient would be:
-abdominal strengthening
-sustained prone on elbows
-exaggerated lumbar lordosis in sitting
-grade III PA glide to L5 - Answer abdominal strengthening
A patient positioned in prone has difficulty initiating hip extension with the knee bent.
Which of the following muscles will MOST likely need strengthening?
,PEAT 1
-hamstrings
-glut max
-lumbar erector spinae
-glut medius - Answer glut max
A patient presents with moderate pain in the elbow after a fall. The radiograph is
negative for a fracture. Which of the mobilizations is MOST appropriate for decreasing
the pain?
-amplitude oscillations before the onset of tissue resistance
-small-amplitude oscillations into tissue resistance
-large-amplitude oscillations into tissue resistance
-large-amplitude oscillations at the end of tissue resistance - Answer small-amplitude
oscillations before the onset of tissue resistance
During the test in the photograph (DTR of patellar tendon), the patient demonstrates
hyperreflexia. What is the MOST likely cause of this finding?
-spinal cord tumor at L1
-herniated nucleus pulposus at L4
-femoral nerve impingement
-cauda equina lesion - Answer spinal cord tumor at L1
A patient is referred to PT for right shoulder pain. Which of the following findings
suggests that PT intervention may not be appropriate?
-pain that subsides with right sidelying
-tenderness to palpation at the origin of the biceps tendon
-trigger points at the right rib 2-3 intercostal space
-pain with resisted shoulder ER - Answer pain that subsides with right sidelying
A patient with an incomplete C8 SC injury reports of burning in the buttocks when sitting
in a W/C. Which of the following problems with the patient's W/C would be MOST likely
to contribute to the burning?
-footplates are too high
-footplates are too low
-seat is too narrow
-seat is too deep - Answer footplates are too high
A patient reports insidious onset of pain and paresthesias on the lateral aspect of the
right forearm and hand. The symptoms are reproduced with neck extension. Which of
the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A PT is examining the posterior aspect of the heels of a patient who has darkly
pigmented skin. Which of the following would indicate the presence of a stage I
pressure injury?
-an intact area of the skin that is black and leathery
-an intact area of the skin that is warm and purple
-a shallow crater with a moist wound bed
-an intact blister with a boggy feel - Answer an intact area of the skin that is warm and
purple
A 41-year-old patient sustained a grade II injury to the right MCL of the elbow 3 weeks
ago. A systems review reveals normal cardiopulmonary, integumentary, and
neuromuscular status. Which of the following is MOST likely the status of the healing
tissue?
-well organized and gaining in tensile strength
-well organized and capable of withstanding high tensile forces
-disorganized but able to withstand high tensile forces
-disorganized and unable to withstand high tensile forces - Answer disorganized and
unable to withstand high tensile forces
The person in the photograph (genu valgus with pronation) is asked to perform a
bilateral squat. Based on rearfoot position, which of the following will MOST likely be
observed?
-genu varum with tibial IR
-genu varum with tibial ER
-genu valgus with tibial IR
-genu valgus with tibial ER - Answer genu valgus with tibial IR
While walking on the treadmill during phase II cardiac rehabilitation following CABG, a
patient repots the new onset of chest pain and dyspnea. The PT should instruct the
patient to:
-continue walking while the PT monitors vital signs
-continue walking at 50% slower speed while the PT calls the PCP
-cease walking while the PT reassesses vitals
-cease walking while the PT activates the emergency medical system - Answer cease
walking while the PT reassesses vitals
A home health PT conducts an IE of a patient who sustained a tibial plateau fracture.
The patient's status is NWB and the patient uses a walker. The patient lives alone, but
, PEAT 1
has a neighbor who helps with meals. With which of the following aspects of the home
environment should the PT be MOST concerned?
-depth of bathtub
-steps without a handrail
-width of the doorways
-height of the countertops - Answer steps without a handrail
An 18-year-old patient who has osteogenesis imperfecta has been receiving PT
services through the school system. The patient is independent in transfers, W/C
mobility with a motorized W/C, and self-care and has been utilizing public
transportation. Which of the following courses of action is MOST appropriate in planning
for the patient?
-continue PT services with a modified goal to maintain independence with mobility
-continue PT services under the care of a PTA
-recommend that the patient participate in a support group
-refer the patient to vocational services - Answer refer the patient to vocational services
A patient who has severe bilateral hip and knee flexion contractures requires the
assistance of two people for bed-to-chair transfers. The patient demonstrates normal
dynamic sitting balance and normal upper body strength. The patient lives at home with
one caregiver. The PT's FIRST intervention should be to teach which of the following
transfers?
-use of mechanical lift operated by the caregiver
-slide-board transfer performed by patient with assistance from caregiver
-one-person lift transfer performed by caregiver
-one-person stand pivot transfer performed by patient with assistance from caregiver -
Answer slide-board transfer performed by patient with assistance from caregiver
A patient with normal urine control reports not being able to reach the toilet in time due
to muscle weakness and joint pain. Which type of incontinence BEST describes the
patient's condition?
A PT examines a right-handed patient who demonstrates a rounded upper back and
protracted shoulders. The patient may be at INCREASED risk for developing which of
the following conditions in the left UE?
- TOS
- CTS
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