PTA Exam Course Book – Other Systems (p. 185) Study Guide (Physical Therapist Assistant
Review, Key Concepts & Practice Questions)
A PTA employed in an acute care medical center reviews the medical record of a patient
recently admitted to the hospital after sustaining extensive burns in a house fire. The patient's
burns range from superficial to full-thickness. Which classification of burns would likely be the
MOST painful?
1. superficial burns
2. superficial partial-thickness burn
3. deep partial-thickness burn
4. full-thickness burn - ANS ✔✔2. superficial partial-thickness burn
A PTA reviews the medical record of a patient with Hodgkin's disease that recently began
chemotherapy treatment. What effect will chemotherapy have on the patient's ability to
participate in a rehab program?
1. the patient may be susceptible to infection
2. the patient may experience excessive fatigue
3. the patient may demonstrate cardiac anomalies
4. the patient may exhibit signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal distress - ANS ✔✔2. the
patient may experience excessive fatigue
A PTA observes a burn located on a patient's anterior forearm. The skin in the affected area is
bright red with areas of blistering throughout. The patient reports a subjective pain scale rating
of 8" out of 10". What is the MOST likely classification of the burn?
1. superficial burn
2. superficial partial-thickness burn
, 3. deep partial-thickness burn
4. full-thickness burn - ANS ✔✔2. superficial partial-thickness burn
A PTA employed in an acute care hospital treats a patient diagnosed with liver disease. The
assistant notes that the patient' skin and eyes appear to have a yellow tint. Which of the
following conditions is MOST consistent with this type of clinical presentation?
1. HIV
2. hepatitis
3. TB
4. meningitis - ANS ✔✔2. hepatitis
A PTA works with a middle-aged female recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. The patient
indicates she is not "athletic" and does not currently participate in any formal exercise
implement given her medical diagnosis?
1. progressive ambulation program
2. stretching program
3. LE resistance program
4. fall prevention program - ANS ✔✔1. progressive ambulation program
A PTA inspects an ulcer on the plantar surface of a patient's foot beneath the metatarsal heads.
The patient reports minimal pain in the foot primarily due to diminished sensation. The
patient's relevant medical history includes diabetes. What is that MOST likely classification of
this ulcer?
1. arterial insufficiency ulcer
2. neuropathic ulcer
Review, Key Concepts & Practice Questions)
A PTA employed in an acute care medical center reviews the medical record of a patient
recently admitted to the hospital after sustaining extensive burns in a house fire. The patient's
burns range from superficial to full-thickness. Which classification of burns would likely be the
MOST painful?
1. superficial burns
2. superficial partial-thickness burn
3. deep partial-thickness burn
4. full-thickness burn - ANS ✔✔2. superficial partial-thickness burn
A PTA reviews the medical record of a patient with Hodgkin's disease that recently began
chemotherapy treatment. What effect will chemotherapy have on the patient's ability to
participate in a rehab program?
1. the patient may be susceptible to infection
2. the patient may experience excessive fatigue
3. the patient may demonstrate cardiac anomalies
4. the patient may exhibit signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal distress - ANS ✔✔2. the
patient may experience excessive fatigue
A PTA observes a burn located on a patient's anterior forearm. The skin in the affected area is
bright red with areas of blistering throughout. The patient reports a subjective pain scale rating
of 8" out of 10". What is the MOST likely classification of the burn?
1. superficial burn
2. superficial partial-thickness burn
, 3. deep partial-thickness burn
4. full-thickness burn - ANS ✔✔2. superficial partial-thickness burn
A PTA employed in an acute care hospital treats a patient diagnosed with liver disease. The
assistant notes that the patient' skin and eyes appear to have a yellow tint. Which of the
following conditions is MOST consistent with this type of clinical presentation?
1. HIV
2. hepatitis
3. TB
4. meningitis - ANS ✔✔2. hepatitis
A PTA works with a middle-aged female recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. The patient
indicates she is not "athletic" and does not currently participate in any formal exercise
implement given her medical diagnosis?
1. progressive ambulation program
2. stretching program
3. LE resistance program
4. fall prevention program - ANS ✔✔1. progressive ambulation program
A PTA inspects an ulcer on the plantar surface of a patient's foot beneath the metatarsal heads.
The patient reports minimal pain in the foot primarily due to diminished sensation. The
patient's relevant medical history includes diabetes. What is that MOST likely classification of
this ulcer?
1. arterial insufficiency ulcer
2. neuropathic ulcer
