Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Examination Test Bank NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
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1. The primary role of a Physical Therapist Assistant is
to:
A. Evaluate patients
B. Develop treatment plans
C. Implement treatment plans established by the PT
D. Discharge patients independently
Rationale: PTAs carry out interventions designed by
the supervising physical therapist and do not evaluate
or independently discharge patients.
2. Which vital sign is most important to monitor
during cardiovascular exercise?
A. Temperature
B. Heart rate
,C. Pupil response
D. Skin turgor
Rationale: Heart rate reflects cardiovascular response
and exercise intensity.
3. Normal resting adult heart rate ranges from:
A. 40–60 bpm
B. 60–100 bpm
C. 100–120 bpm
D. 120–140 bpm
Rationale: A resting heart rate between 60–100 bpm
is considered normal for adults.
4. Which gait pattern is used with a walker when both
legs are weak?
A. Four-point gait
B. Two-point gait
C. Swing-through gait
D. Step-to gait
Rationale: The four-point gait offers maximum
stability and is ideal for bilateral weakness.
,5. The PTA should discontinue treatment immediately
if a patient experiences:
A. Mild muscle soreness
B. Slight increase in heart rate
C. Chest pain
D. Sweating
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a serious cardiac
event and requires immediate cessation of activity.
6. Ultrasound is classified as which type of modality?
A. Electrical
B. Thermal
C. Mechanical
D. Phototherapy
Rationale: Therapeutic ultrasound provides deep
heating effects to soft tissue.
7. Which position best reduces lumbar lordosis?
A. Supine with legs extended
B. Supine with knees bent
C. Prone lying
D. Side-lying
, Rationale: Flexing the hips and knees decreases
lumbar curve stress.
8. Documentation by a PTA should include:
A. Medical diagnosis
B. Patient response to treatment
C. Prognosis
D. Initial evaluation
Rationale: PTAs document treatment provided and
patient response, not diagnosis or prognosis.
9. Which muscle is primarily responsible for knee
extension?
A. Hamstrings
B. Gastrocnemius
C. Quadriceps
D. Sartorius
Rationale: The quadriceps femoris group extends the
knee.
10. The safest transfer method for a dependent
patient is:
Examination Test Bank NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW!!
1. The primary role of a Physical Therapist Assistant is
to:
A. Evaluate patients
B. Develop treatment plans
C. Implement treatment plans established by the PT
D. Discharge patients independently
Rationale: PTAs carry out interventions designed by
the supervising physical therapist and do not evaluate
or independently discharge patients.
2. Which vital sign is most important to monitor
during cardiovascular exercise?
A. Temperature
B. Heart rate
,C. Pupil response
D. Skin turgor
Rationale: Heart rate reflects cardiovascular response
and exercise intensity.
3. Normal resting adult heart rate ranges from:
A. 40–60 bpm
B. 60–100 bpm
C. 100–120 bpm
D. 120–140 bpm
Rationale: A resting heart rate between 60–100 bpm
is considered normal for adults.
4. Which gait pattern is used with a walker when both
legs are weak?
A. Four-point gait
B. Two-point gait
C. Swing-through gait
D. Step-to gait
Rationale: The four-point gait offers maximum
stability and is ideal for bilateral weakness.
,5. The PTA should discontinue treatment immediately
if a patient experiences:
A. Mild muscle soreness
B. Slight increase in heart rate
C. Chest pain
D. Sweating
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a serious cardiac
event and requires immediate cessation of activity.
6. Ultrasound is classified as which type of modality?
A. Electrical
B. Thermal
C. Mechanical
D. Phototherapy
Rationale: Therapeutic ultrasound provides deep
heating effects to soft tissue.
7. Which position best reduces lumbar lordosis?
A. Supine with legs extended
B. Supine with knees bent
C. Prone lying
D. Side-lying
, Rationale: Flexing the hips and knees decreases
lumbar curve stress.
8. Documentation by a PTA should include:
A. Medical diagnosis
B. Patient response to treatment
C. Prognosis
D. Initial evaluation
Rationale: PTAs document treatment provided and
patient response, not diagnosis or prognosis.
9. Which muscle is primarily responsible for knee
extension?
A. Hamstrings
B. Gastrocnemius
C. Quadriceps
D. Sartorius
Rationale: The quadriceps femoris group extends the
knee.
10. The safest transfer method for a dependent
patient is:
