PTA 151 exam 2 review

Which exercises would help a patient bound to a wheelchair alleviate pressure on the ischial tuberosities ?

• bicep curls and knee extensions

• trunk and core isometrics

• ankle pumps and neck curls

• wheelchair pushups and weight shifts

what is the potential adverse effect of the placement of a small bolster behind the patient's knees in supine position?

• contracture of the hip flexors and hamstrings

• knee extensor and hip extensor contractures

• contractures of the erector spinae and ankle dorsiflexors

• all of the above are potential side effects

which position is most unacceptable for a patient with transfemoral amputation ?

• prolonged hip extension

• prolonged knee flexion

• prolonged hip flexion

• prolonged trunk extension

For patient's who are healing from burns or have grafted areas, which should be avoided?

• frequent position changes

• positions of mild stress or tension on the grafts/wounds

• active movement of the joints

• positions of comfort

which areas of a prone patient are most prone to pressure sores?

• iliac crest, occipital tuberosity, sacrum, and lateral ears

• iliac crest, forehead, dorsum of foot, and patellae

• lateral ear, lesser tubercle of the humerus, and fibular head

• occipital tuberosity, sternum, sacrum, and feet

what information should a PTA provide to a patient before draping techniques are performed?

• the planned treatment

• the specific position the patient is to be in for tx

• the specific application of linen items (gown, robes, or clothing) desired

• all of the above

which of the following would increase a person's BOS ?

• placing feet further apart in an anterior/posterior position

• Adding a weight to the person

• placing the feet closer together

• adding foam under the patient in standing

Which anatomical structure should a plumb line run through during ideal standing postural alignment?

• scapulae

• lateral malleolus

• greater trochanter

• vertebral bodies of the thoracic spine

which area of the spine is most commonly injured when lifting?

• cervical

• thoracic

• lumbar

• sacrococcygeal

the larger wheels on the wheelchair that are used for propulsion are called what?

• caster wheels

• drive wheels

• hand rims

• push handles