Posttest

A Physical Therapist Assistant is performing gait training with a patient who has stable angina. During treatment the patient begins having an episode of angina. Which of the following should be the FIRST response from the Physical Therapist Assistant?

• Progress the patient to the next level of therapy

• Activate the emergency response and call 911

• Continue the ambulation, the angina is stable

• Immediately discontinue the ambulation

Which of the following events requires completion of an Incident Report?

• Patient reported that she was too tired to participate in therapy

• Patient felt dizzy while walking and was allowed to sit for rest

• Patient fainted when sat up in bed but remained in the bed

• Patient slipped during gait training and was lowered to the floor

The Physical Therapist Assistant is performing a chart review prior to treating a new patient. It is noted in the Initial Evaluation that the patient was demonstrating a positive (+) Levine sign during the Initial Evaluation. What does this sign MOST likely indicate?

• Hypertension

• Angina

• Congestive heart failure

• Deep Vein Thrombosis

A post-partum patient is refusion to allow the male Physical Therapist Assistant to reassess the degree of separation of her Rectus Abdominis muscles due to her cultural preference. What is the MOST appropriate response by the PTA?

• Discharge the patient from physical therapy

• Continue with the reassessment

• Discuss the situation with a supervisor

• Continue the treatment session and skip reassessment

A patient who independently living alone at home is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD) is now stable and preparing to be discharged. The patient is now able to ambulate 25 feet but still needs moderate assistance with transfers and bed mobility. In planning for discharge, which of the following recommendations is MOST appropriate?

• Assisted living facility

• Acute/Sub-acute Rehabilitation Facility

• Home health

• Outpatient therapy

The Physical Therapist Assistant is treating a patient at 22 weeks gestation for left hip pain. Over the last week, the patient reports new symptoms of urinary leakage when laughing and sneezing. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate course of action for the Physical Therapist Assistant?

• Advise the patient on use of sacroiliac belt for stability

• Incorporate pelvic floor strengthening exercises into the current program

• Discuss the patient’s symptoms with physical therapist

• Increase intensity of hip stretches to reduce muscle spasms

A patient is being treated for mild lymphedema of the right lower extremity and they want to purchase an over-the-counter compression garment. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate for the patient?

• Long-stretch with high resting pressure

• Long-stretch with high working pressure

• Short-stretch with high working pressure

• Short-stretch with high resting pressure

A Physical Therapist Assistant is monitoring a patient with emphysema exercises on the recumbent bike. Which of the following symptoms SHOULD prompt the therapist to terminate treatment?

• Increased Respiration Rate by 10 breaths/minute

• Oxygen Saturation below 90%

• Increased Blood Pressure by 10 mmHg

• Rating of Perceived Exertion below 6

A Physical Therapist Assistant is treating a patient with sever lever extremity arteriosclerotic vascular disease. The therapist is developing a home exercise program for the patient. Which of the following would be the MOST important for the therapist to instruct the patient to avoid?

• Performing skin checks daily

• Increasing walking exercise to tolerance

• Obtaining proper shoe education

• Elevating the lower extremities

The patient has a diagnosis of Chronic Bronchitis. The plan of care includes instruction in a home exercise program. Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when designing a home exercise program?

• Focus the program on the individual needs of the patient

• Limit the amount of time required to complete the program

• Provide written instructions that detail the frequency and duration of each exercise

• Limit the length of the program to 60 minutes