PTA 3: All Quizzes - Final Prep

Which of the following patients would be the best candidate for use of a sit-to-stand lift? - A 73-year-old man with severe dementia - A 49-year-old man with multiple leg fractures and a full-leg cast - A 57-year-old woman who is able to comply with her right lower-extremity partial weight-bearing restriction - A 62-year-old woman who has had a stroke and requires maximum assistance to maintain static sitting balance

A 57-year-old woman who is able to comply with her right lower-extremity partial weight-bearing restriction

Which of the following positioning scenarios is MOST likely to result in a contracture?

A patient with limited mobility sleeping in supine with two pillows under the knees every night.

All of the following are symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia EXCEPT: - High blood pressure - Headache - Chest pain - Sweating

Chest pain

A tilt is space wheelchair is appropriate for a person who can independently transfer, true or false?

False

You are performing a transfer on a patient who has just undergone an abdominal surgery. Which of the following statements regarding use of a gait belt is CORRECT? - Place the belt on the abdomen below the surgical site - Place the belt on the abdomen above the surgical site - Place the belt on the torso under the armpits - Do not use a gait belt as it could damage the surgical site

Place the belt on the abdomen above the surgical site

During assisted bed mobility activities, the pelvic and shoulder girdles are considered: - Points of control - Prime movers - Stabilizing points - Centers of mass

Points of control

Which of the following is true regarding properly positioned wheelchair armrests? - They add no additional weight to the chair - They can decrease the weight on the buttocks - They are not designed to be load-bearing - They position the shoulder at 0 degrees abduction

They can decrease the weight on the buttocks

What is meant by "90-90-90"?

This phrase is used to describe a seated position of approximately 90 degrees hip flexion, 90 to 100 degrees knee flexion, and a neutral 90 degree ankle position.

For a patient with right-leg weakness who is ascending a curb using a walker, which of the following is the correct order? - Walker, left foot, right foot - Right foot, left foot, walker - Right foot, walker, left foot - Left foot, walker, right foot

Walker, left foot, right foot

For the optimal push angle, wheelchair seat alignment should allow how much elbow flexion when the hand is at the apex of the wheel? - 20 to 30 degrees - 45 to 60 degrees - 80 to 90 degrees - 100 to 120 degrees

100 to 120 degrees

How soon after the cessation of exercise should heart rate return to the level of resting pulse? - 8 to 11 minutes - 5 to 8 minutes - 3 to 5 minutes - 11 to 14 minutes

3 to 5 minutes

Your patient is a 55-year-old man who has just sustained a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and has been transferred to rehabilitation after a short acute hospital stay. You are going to transfer him from the bed to the wheelchair for the first time. His right side is affected, with significant arm and leg weakness. Which of the following transfers would you be most likely to choose? - A squat-pivot transfer to his left side - A squat-pivot transfer to his right side - A standing-pivot transfer to her left side - A standing-pivot transfer to her right side

A squat-pivot transfer to his left side

You are seeing an elderly patient in their home that was recently discharged from the hospital after a severe bout of pneumonia. The patient was in the hospital for two weeks and in the ICU for the first few days. The patient is able to be upright for only a couple minutes before being too fatigued and needing to lie down and needs supervision for mobility due to being at high risk for a fall. What type of exercises would be MOST appropriate at this stage of recovery? - Active ROM is supine - Active assisted ROM in supine - Active assisted ROM in sitting - Passive ROM in supine

Active ROM in supine

Which statement regarding patient positioning and tube feeding is true? - Adults who receive nasogastric tube feedings must wait 30 minutes before lying flat - Patients who receive percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube feedings should lie flat during feeding - Patients who receive tube feedings of any kind must never lie flat - Pediatric patients who receive nasogastric tube feedings must lie flat for 1 hour after feeding

Adults who receive nasogastric tube feedings must wait 30 minutes before lying flat

You are working in a long-term acute care facility, and you have received orders from the physician to do passive range-of-motion (PROM) exercises with Mrs. Covey, a patient who is recovering from shoulder surgery. You complete your evaluation and begin to do the prescribed motions with her shoulder. She immediately tightens up when you start the motion and reports a sharp pain over her middle deltoid. You should: - advise her that discomfort is to be expected and proceed with the exercises as ordered - advise her to relax to the extent possible and continue with the motions in a reduced, pain-free range - do the exercises as ordered, but with fewer repetitions than you had originally planned - immediately discontinue the exercises and contact the physician for additional instructions

Advise her to relax to the extent possible and continue with the motions in a reduced, pain-free range

Which of the following lateral transfer devices is particularly well-suited for use with patients with integumentary problems? - Semi-rigid transfer boards - Patient rollers - Slippery Sheets - Air-assisted devices

Air-assisted devices

A patient with tuberculosis would require which isolation precaution? - Standard - Droplet - Airborne - Contact

Airborne

A primary dressing is being placed on a partial thickness venous insufficiency ulcer with moderate drainage and signs of infection. What is the MOST likely dressing used?

Alginate dressing

AROM is indicated to achieve which of the following? - To assess patient mobility and pain - To maintain or improve strength - To improve circulation - All of these answers are correct

All of these answers are correct

You are seeing a 67 year old patient with very poor health. The patient has a history of peripheral vascular disease and has multiple wounds on the lower extremities. The wounds are round in shape and do not have much, if any, exudate. The patient's skin is dry, shiny and waxy looking, and the wound is very painful. What is the MOST likely wound type? - Arterial insufficiency ulcer - Venous insufficiency ulcer - Neuropathic ulcer - Pressure ulcer

Arterial insufficiency ulcer

Your patient is a 79-year-old woman who fell on the ice and fractured her hip. She underwent a surgical procedure to repair the fracture and is now non-weight-bearing on the right leg. Which technique would you most likely use to assist her in scooting up in the bed? - Ask her to bend her left leg only and bridge, using her arms to assist - Ask her to bridge and use her arms to help move herself up in bed - Ask her to use the overhead trapeze and pull herself up - Move her up using a draw sheet with two assistants

Ask her to bend her left leg only and bridge, using her arms to assist

Your next patient on the inpatient rehabilitation unit is an 84-year-old woman recovering from a femoral fracture. She has not yet been to the gym for therapy but is planning on getting dressed this morning and going to the gym for exercise. The nurse is assisting her with dressing. The patient's family has brought only dresses from home for her to wear because she does not typically wear pants and has none at her home. What would be the best course of action with this patient?

Ask the nurse to assist the patient to put on one of her dresses and say you will drape her in the gym

Your patient is an 88-year-old man who underwent left total hip arthroplasty, posterior approach, 3 weeks ago, because of severe joint degeneration. After his surgery he developed pneumonia. He is recovering and does not have weight-bearing restrictions, but he continues to demonstrate generalized weakness. You are going to transfer him from the bed to a bedside chair using a total body lift. Which of the following is the best method for positioning the lift sling underneath him? - Ask the patient to roll onto his left side, place the sling under his hips, and have him roll back into the supine position - Ask the patient to lean forward into long-sitting and then place the sling behind his back - Ask the patient to roll onto his right side, place the sling under his hips, and have him roll back into the supine position - Ask the patient to use both legs to bridge the hips with assistance as necessary while you slide the sling under him

Ask the patient to use both legs to bridge the hips with assistance as necessary while you slide the sling under him

Which of the following arteries is occluded by the air bladder during assessment of blood pressure? - Ulnar - Brachial - Radial - Antebrachial

Brachial

All of the following are risks for independent wheelchair propulsion EXCEPT: - Cardiovascular conditioning - Hand discomfort - Shoulder pain - Postural changes

Cardiovascular conditioning

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction? - Chest pain, shortness of breath and dizziness - Headache, difficulty speaking and vertigo - Confusion, blurred vision and seizures - Fever, bloody cough and shortness of breath

Chest pain, shortness of breath and dizziness

When you enter your patient's ICU room, you notice immediately that the patient has several machines running with tubing attached to the patient. You are planning to assist the patient to the bedside chair and note that one of the machines (with an IV tube) is on the side of the bed opposite the chair and monitoring equipment. What should you do? - Contact the patient's nurse and ask him or her to reposition the IV - Change your plan to include only supine bed activities - Disconnect the IV and reposition the machine on the other side of the bed - Defer your treatment until the patient's IV is removed or replaced

Contact the patient's nurse to ask him or her to reposition the IV

Which of the following statements is true regarding a partial thickness burn? - Damage is done to the epidermis and outer layer of the dermis - Damage is present in the epidermis, dermis and into the subcutaneous layer of the skin - Damage is done to the outer epidermis - Damage is done to the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layers and into muscle, bone and other tissue

Damage is done to the epidermis and outer layer of the dermis

There are four main reasons why draping is important. What is ONE of them?

Dignity

You are working with a patient who has pain in both hamstrings, and you plan on doing some soft-tissue work in each leg to facilitate resolution of the pain. What would be the BEST way to drape this patient during this treatment?

Drape a sheet over both legs and expose one leg at a time, securing the sheet so that it does not move.

Which of the following is the best way to assess the necessary preparations for providing a safe environment when you are going to work with a patient in the critical care unit? - Ask the nurse to let you know what you should do - Bring an additional person to help you evaluate the situation - Begin the treatment and respond to the environment as problems arise - Envision what you plan to do so you can prepare before beginning

Envision what you plan to do so you can prepare before beginning

You are treating a patient in the outpatient department (located on site in the community hospital) who is complaining of having a severe headache and dizziness on and off for the past few days. You note that their balance is not as good as usual. You decide to take their vital signs and note a BP of 220/110. What should you do? - Escort the patient to the emergency room - Instruct the patient to make an appointment with his doctor - Have the patient lie flat until his headache goes away - Make note in the chart to continue to monitor blood pressure

Escort the patient to the emergency room

Your patient is a 57-year-old man who has just undergone surgical revision of total right hip arthroplasty and is able to comply with his right lower-extremity 30 pound weight-bearing restriction. Which of the following is the best instruction for a sit-to-stand transfer with his walker? - Extend the right knee and keep the foot in front of the body while rising to a standing position - Extend the right knee and keep the foot off the ground completely while rising to a standing position - Extend the left knee and keep the foot in front of the body while rising to a standing position - Place both feet underneath the body while rising to a standing position

Extend the right knee and keep the foot in front of the body while rising to a standing position

Autonomic dysreflexia is commonly seen in patients following cardiac surgery, true or false?

False

Heart rate is an indirect measure of right ventricle contraction, true or false?

False

Mechanical ventilation is NOT common in the ICU, true or false?

False

Positioning the bed slightly higher than the wheelchair when performing a seated transfer from the wheelchair to the bed will makes the transfer easier, true or false?

False

Wheelchair selection is the domain of the durable medical equipment vendors and as such does not fall within the scope of skilled patient care, true or false?

False

Which of the following bony prominences is NOT at risk for creating a pressure wound when in supine?

Greater trochanter

Which of the following is TRUE regarding squat pivot transfers? - Have the patient scoot to the edge of the chair in preparation - It is unnecessary to remove the arm rest of a wheelchair - The brakes of the bed don't need to be locked if it is against the wall - Have the patient place the inside foot back towards the chair

Have the patient scoot to the edge of the chair in preparation

Your patient is a 78-year-old woman who has had shoulder surgery. She is leaving rehabilitation at the end of the week. She lives alone and has a history of falls, and you need to teach her how to get up from the floor if she should fall at home. Which of the following is most important to consider when determining which strategy to teach her? - Her blood pressure - Whether he home is one or two stories - Her strength and range of motion - Whether she wears a personal medical emergency response unit

Her strength and range of motion

Your patient is an 83-year-old man who was referred to you after he fell in his bathroom. Which of the following is the BEST predictor of this patient's risk of future falls? - His limited trunk strength - His history of previous falls - His living environment - His short-term memory loss

His history of previous falls

A PTA assessed the blood pressure of a patient and determines it is 150/91 mm Hg. Which of the following best describes this finding? - Hypertensive - Hypotensive - Normal

Hypertensive

You have just moved and have a new job at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Your previous work experience has been in a small outpatient clinic seeing patients following joint surgeries. During your first week of work your supervising therapist asks you to do a dressing change on a Stage 4 pressure wound. What is an appropriate response?

I am not very familiar with wound care. Could I watch you do the dressing change first?

You are treating a 45-year-old male for the first time who is recovering from a cerebrovascular accident and has left sided weakness. You are preparing to assist the patient from the bed to the bedside chair using a squat-pivot transfer. Which of the following positions would be most appropriate to assume for this transfer? - In front of the patient, with your knee blocking his left knee - In front of the patient, with both of his legs blocked by your legs - Behind the patient, with one hand on the gait belt and one on the anterior aspect of his shoulder - Beside the patient, with one hand on the gait belt and one on the anterior aspect of his shoulder

In front of the patient, with your knee blocking his left knee

Which statement regarding heart-monitoring devices in the cardiac care unit is true? - Nurses and physicians are the only professionals trained to read cardiac monitors - In general, it is more serious to disrupt a venous line than an arterial line - Femoral vein monitors are the most informative cardiac monitoring devices - In general, the closer the device is to the heart, the riskier its disruption is

In general, the closer the device is to the heart, the riskier its disruption is

Your patient has right hip pain caused by arthritis that is exacerbated during walking. The PT prescribed the use of a single-point cane to reduce the loading on the right hip during stance phase. In which hand should you instruct the patient to use the cane? - In the left hand - In the right hand - In either hand; it does not make a difference

In the left hand

A PTA is assessing vital signs on a 7 year old patient. Resting heart rate is found to be 105 bpm. Which of the following describes this patient's heart rate? - Normal for this age group - Decreased for this age group - Increased for this age group

Increased for this age group

Which of the following best describes what occurs to the heart rate when exercise intensity increases then plateaus? - Increases then plateaus when exercise intensity plateaus - Decreases then plateaus when exercise intensity plateaus - Continues to increase when exercise intensity plateaus - Continues to stay at plateau after exercise intensity decreases

Increases then plateaus when exercise intensity plateaus

Which of the following describes what happens to respiration rate when exercise intensity increases then plateaus? - Decreases then plateaus when exercise intensity plateaus - Increases then plateaus when exercise intensity plateaus - Continues to increase when exercise intensity plateaus - Continues to stay at plateau after exercise intensity decreases

Increases then plateaus when exercise intensity plateaus

Which of the following best describes nosocomial infections? - Infection which occurs from an insect or rodent - Infection which occurs in a hospital - Infection which occurs at home - Infection which occurs in a public place

Infection which occurs in a hospital

Your patient is a 39-year-old man who just had extensive surgery to repair torn ligaments in his shoulder. The physician has cleared him for PROM exercises. He is in a great deal of pain and is fearful of moving the shoulder. Which of the following instructions would be the best instruction to give the patient during the PROM activities? - Instruct him to close his eyes and focus on a distracting thought - Instruct him to watch the movement and pay attention to how it feels - Instruct him to watch the movement and focus on a distracting thought - Instruct him to close his eyes and attend to how the movement feels

Instruct him to watch the movement and pay attention to how it feels

Which of the following is NOT an important consideration when preparing to transfer a patient? - Is the person male or female? - Can you physically support the patients weight? - Can you manage all the tubes and lines? - Are there any movement precautions?

Is the person male or female?

Which of the following describes what diastolic blood pressure normally does when exercise intensity is increased? - It does not increase, or only slightly increases - It increases the decreases when exercise plateaus - It increases then plateaus with exercise - It decreases slightly

It does not increase, or only slightly increases

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding ICU acquired weakness? - It does not limit a persons function - It is a common side effect of an ICU stay - Physical therapy can have little impact - It cannot be avoided when mechanical ventilation is used

It is a common side effect of an ICU stay

You are seeing an 87 yo with a Stage 3 pressure wound for a dressing change. The goals of wound care include all of the following EXCEPT: - Keep wound dry - Keep wound moist - Remove necrotic tissue - Prevent re-injury of wound

Keep wound dry

Which of the following statements regarding the use of lateral transfer devices for supine patient transfers is true? - During lateral transfers, the patient typically slides across the transfer device - Shearing on the skin is an unavoidable consequence of a dependent lateral transfer - All lateral transfer devices require the assistance of four people - Most lateral transfer devices rely on pulling forces rather than on pushing forces

Most lateral transfer devices rely on pulling forces rather than on pushing forces

To minimize repositioning, where should a patient, who is about to lie down, sit on the edge of the bed? - One third of the way up from the foot of the bed - Just below the midpoint between the head and foot of the bed - One third of the way down from the head of the bed - At the midpoint between the head and foot of the bed

One third of the way down from the head of the bed

All of the following are true regarding standard precautions EXCEPT: - Considered the best means to control nosocomial infection - Applies to all body fluids - Assumes that every direct contact with a patient's body fluids is potentially infectious - Only used with some patient diagnoses

Only used with some patient diagnoses

Which of the following statements is true regarding hand grip adjustment for an assistive device? - Upper extremity effort is minimized when the elbow is flexed to approximately 45 degrees - Optimal elbow angles vary from device to device - Optimal hand grip height should be confirmed during functional use of the assistive device - The hand grip should come to the level of the patient's pelvic crest

Optimal hand grip height should be confirmed during functional use of the assistive device

All the following actions are advisable when you have completed a treatment in the ICU, except: - Checking with the nursing staff to let them know that you are finished - Reinspecting the lines, tubes, and associated attachments - Paging the physician and reporting the results of the treatment to him or her - Repositioning the patient's appropriately, including rails and bed alarms, if any

Paging the physician and reporting the results of the treatment plan to him or her

Which of the following statements is TRUE about a Stage 2 pressure wound?

Partial thickness skin loss affecting the dermis

Which of the following factors must be considered for long-term positioning of patients?

Patients need frequent changes of position to minimize the negative effects of immobility

You are working on the orthopedic floor in a large hospital. You are working with a 78-year-old woman who has undergone left shoulder arthroplasty. You have just assisted her out of bed to the bedside chair for breakfast. After breakfast she is planning to return to her bed. As you position the patient in the chair, which of the following considerations is most important?

Positioning the patient to promote comfort and effective swallowing while she is out of bed

When assisting a patient with wheelchair fitting, which of the following is the first goal in achieving postural stability? - Positioning the pelvis correctly - Positioning the feet correctly - Positioning the trunk correctly - Positioning the head correctly

Positioning the pelvis correctly

Which of the following is appropriate when repositioning a patient who has slid down toward the foot of the bed? - Lowering the overall height of the bed before repositioning the patient - Elevating the head of the bed 30° before repositioning the patient - Positioning yourself at the head of the bed, grasping the top edge of the draw sheet, and pulling the patient up - Positioning yourself beside the bed in a semilunge stance

Positioning yourself beside the bed in a semilunge stance

For some patients, the psychological stresses brought on by the ICU environment can be intense enough that they result in symptoms similar to which of the following conditions? - Post-traumatic stress disorder - Hypochondria - Bipolar disorder - Long-term dementia

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Which of the following methods should you use to screen for patient tolerance of pressure on the skin?

Press gently with one or two fingers on the skin in question and quickly release.

You have a patient in the ICU on your treatment schedule for the day. You have already checked the patient's chart and spoken with the patient's nurse before entering the room. Which of the following tasks is most important to attend to when you are working with this patient? - Silencing any audible alarms on the machines and monitors - Preventing any lines or tubes from becoming pinched or detached - Monitoring the responses of family members in the room during treatment - Keeping closely to your timed treatment schedule

Preventing any lines or tubes from becoming pinched or detached

Your patient is a 43-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis who needs a wheelchair for occasional use, especially for locomotion over long distances. Her husband will push her during such trips. He will also put the chair in the car trunk for transportation. Which of the following is likely to be the most appropriate type of leg rest for the patient? - Elevating leg rests - Fixed leg rests - Rigid footplate only - Removable swing-away leg rests

Removable swing-away leg rests

Hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body) is common after a cerebrovascular accident (stroke). Which of the following moves is likely to be more difficult for the patient after a stroke? - Rolling to the weaker side - Rolling to the stronger side

Rolling to the stronger side

Pressure exerted on the veins by contraction of surrounding muscles helps push blood through the tissues. This mechanism is called: - Vascular compression - Skeletal muscle pump - Arterial perfusion - Venous stasis

Skeletal muscle pump

Your next home-health patient is a 2-year-old boy with spastic diplegia (cerebral palsy). His mother is very involved in his care and eager to learn what she needs to do to facilitate his mobility. You are planning to educate her today on the optimum way to maintain ROM in his lower extremities. Which of the following activities would you suggest? - Slow movement held for 5 to 20 seconds at the end range performed twice a week - Slow movement held for 20 to 60 seconds at the end range performed three times a day - Slow movement held for 20 to 60 seconds at the end range performed once a day - Slow movement held for 20 to 60 seconds at the end range performed every other day

Slow movement held for 20 to 60 seconds at the end range performed three times a day

Which of the following factors regarding heart rate is true? - Some medications can decrease heart rate - Males generally have a higher heart rate than females - Higher environmental temperature can lead to lower heart rate - Those older than 65 tend to have an increased heart rate

Some medications can decrease heart rate

Your patient is a 79-year-old woman who has just had right total hip arthroplasty because of degenerative joint changes. You are going to walk with her while she is using her walker. What is the best position for guarding this patient? - Standing directly behind her - Standing directly in front of the patient - Standing behind the patient and slightly to the right - Standing behind the patient and slightly to the left

Standing behind the patient and slightly to the right

Proper support of the joints is essential for safe and effective ROM. Which of the following statements regarding support is TRUE? - Guarding the patient during ROM exercises is determined by patient preference - Support surfaces (such as mats, plinths, and chairs) can be used to provide stabilization - During PROM exercise, the segment of the body distal to the joint undergoing ROM therapy is stabilized - Use of a lumbrical grip is typically the least comfortable grip for patients

Support surfaces (such as mats, plinths, and chairs) can be used to provide stabilization

A person is ambulating with bilateral axillary crutches following a surgical repair of the Achilles tendon. The person is NWB and has used crutches in the past. What is the MOST appropriate gait pattern to use when instructing the patient in the use of crutches? - Swing through gait - Four point gait - Two point gait - Step through gait

Swing through gait

A patient has a resting heart rate of 110 bpm. Which of the following terms would be the most accurate way to describe this heart rate? - Normal - Hyperbradiacardia - Bradycardia - Tachycardia

Tachycardia

Which of the following statements is true regarding use of a gait belt during transfers? - The belt can always prevent a patient from falling - The belt is used primarily to control the motion of an unstable patient - The belt provides the clinician with leverage to lift the patient effectively - The belt should not be used for seated transfers

The belt is used primarily to control the motion of an unstable patient

Your patient is a 15-year-old girl who has just had knee surgery following a volleyball injury, and you are fitting her with axillary crutches. Which of the following is the greatest risk for the patient if her axillary crutches are too tall? - The crutches will increase the energy expenditure required for ambulation - The crutches will cause pressure in the axilla, potentially damaging nerves and vessels - The crutches will be unstable and increase the risk of falling - The crutches will cause irritation of the rib cage and make using the crutches painful

The crutches will cause pressure in the axilla, potentially damaging nerves and vessels

When selecting an assistive gait device, it is important to remember that the purpose of the device is to minimize the immobilizing effects of a patient's condition. Which statement best summarizes how this selection is made? - The device is chosen because it provides the least amount of restriction - The device is chosen based on the amount of weight-bearing it will allow - The device is chosen based primarily on the physician's orders - The device is chosen based on the patient's size

The device is chosen because it provides the least amount of restriction

You are removing a foam wound dressing that is secured with adhesive tape. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? - The dressing should be removed quickly to decrease patient discomfort - The dressing should be removed slowly by pulling the dressing away from the body perpendicularly to reduce skin damage - The dressing should be removed slowly and at a low angle to prevent skin damage - The dressing should be removed by soaking the affected area in saline solution for five minutes to reduce adhesion

The dressing should be removed slowly and at a low angle to prevent skin damge

Bridging is an important component of many bed mobility activities. Which of the following statements regarding bridging is true? -The maneuver is best performed with the patient in the prone position - The pelvis remains in an anterior tilt throughout the maneuver - The ending position is one of nearly full hip extension - The patient is instructed to use the head and neck to assist

The ending position is one of nearly full hip extension

When transitioning from supine to sitting through sidelying, what is the advantage of moving both legs off the edge of the bed together? - The legs provide a counterweight to the upper body - It allows the patient to maintain a neutral spine - It is easier to move the legs together than individually - It shifts the load to the upper extremities

The legs provide a counterweight to the upper body

A therapist is assisting a patient to go from sitting in their wheelchair to standing in the parallel bars. The therapist's note in the chart indicates that the patient needs mod A to go from sitting to standing but once standing holding onto the parallel bars for support can maintain balance with CGA in standing. Which of the following statements is TRUE? - The patient needs 50% assistance to go from sitting to standing - The patient needs 25% assistance to go from sitting to standing - The patient needs 25% assistance to maintain balance in standing - The patient needs 75% assistance to go from sitting to standing

The patient needs 50% assistance to go from sitting to standing

Which of the following patient situations is the best indication for a mechanical lift transfer? - The patient requires level 1 transfer assistance and weighs more than 250 lbs - The patient requires a level 3 transfer that does not involve a teaching component - The patient requires level 0 transfer assistance and has lower-extremity weight bearing restrictions - The patient requires level 1 transfer assistance because of occasional loss of balance

The patient requires a level 3 transfer that does not involve a teaching component

A patient has an oral temperature of 101 degrees F. Which of the following answers is true regarding this temperature? - Oral temperature is the most accurate temperature measurement - This is normal body temperature - The patient would be considered to be hyperpyrexic - The patient would be considered to by pyrexic

The patient would be considered to by pyrexic

Your patient is beginning to walk after a brain injury. You observe that he hikes his right hip when he advances that limb. Which of the following represents the most appropriate reason for addressing this gait deviation during treatment? - It calls attention to his gait pattern - The resulting gait is less energy-efficient - It increases his fall risk - It makes assistive device selection more challenging

The resulting gait is less energy-efficient

When the right leg is at initial contact during a typical gait cycle, which of the following is also true? - The right foot is at heel strike - The right arm is forward - The left leg is in midstance - The right knee is flexed to approximately 60 degrees

The right foot is at heel strike

Which of the following is true of a sit-to-stand lift? - The sit-to-stand lift equipment does not include a foot plate - The sling for the sit-to-stand lift is typically applied with the patient in a supine position - The sling for the sit-to-stand lift supports only the upper body - The sling for the sit-to-stand lift supports only the lower body

The sling for the sit-to-stand lift supports only the upper body

Which of the following statements regarding seated transfer board use is true? - The transfer board is smooth and will not cause friction on the patient's skin - The transfer board can be used between surfaces of slightly different height - The transfer board is used for dependent transfers only - It is incorrect to perform small lifts across the transfer board

The transfer board can be used between surfaces of slightly different height

During exercise, a patient's diastolic blood pressure increases by 30 mmHg. Which of the following describes this increase? - This is an abnormal increase and the patient should stop exercising - This is a normal increase and the patient should continue exercising

This is an abnormal increase and the patient should stop exercising

A PTA can perform any wound care technique the the supervising PT can perform if adequate training has been given, true or false?

True

Intracranial hemorrhage is one of the most common ICU diagnoses, true or false?

True

Swelling and pain in the calf can indicate a deep vein thrombosis, a possibly life threatening condition, true or false?

True

Wrapping from distal to proximal with decreased tension in the bandage at the end will facilitate graduated compression, true or false?

True

Which of the following assistive devices can be used for a patient who is non-weight bearing on one side because of a femoral fracture? - A hemi walker - Two axillary crutches - A knee walker - Two single-point canes

Two axillary crutches

Which of the following is most commonly experienced by a patient whose examination or intervention requires the removal of clothing?

Vulnerability

Your patient in an orthopedic outpatient clinic has a known history of physical and emotional abuse. Which of the following might you do during your treatment? - Make sure that you wear gloves so that your hands to not contact the patient - Watch the patient closely during the visit for any signs of discomfort or distress - Keep a distance of at least 4 ft between you and the patient at all times - Greet the patient with a quiet voice and a hand on the patient's shoulder

Watch the patient closely during the visit for any signs of discomfort or distress.

Your patient is a 64-year-old man who had a stroke resulting in severe right upper-extremity weakness. His right hand has become very edematous. Which of the following is the best position for the patient's right arm to aid in the management of his edema?

With the hand on a pillow, higher than the heart, while he is supine