1. A patient with TBI is receiving outpatient physical therapy. The therapist notices that the patient
becomes agitated during therapy sessions. To which of the following professionals should the
patient be referred for assessment and diagnosis?
a. Occupational therapist
b. Neuropsychologist
c. Vocation counselor
d. Speech-language pathologist
2. A 3-month old child has motor and sensory loss in the right upper extremity in the areas
innervated by the C5 and C6 spinal nerves. The cause of this birth injury MOST likely is:
a. Hemiplegia
b. Erb-duchenne paralysis
c. Spinal cord injury
d. Klumpke’s paralysis
3. During the examination of a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome, the therapist will MOST likely
find:
a. Paresthesia of the medial palmar surface of the hand
b. Weakness of finger extension of the lateral three digits
c. Paresthesia of the lateral three digits
d. Weakness in wrist flexion and ulnar deviation
4. A patient with complete C4 quadriplegia is working on a program to increase tolerance to the
upright position. While in the tilt table, the patient begins to complain of a pounding headache,
with flushing and profuse sweating. The therapist should FIRST:
a. Lower the tilt table to a flat position
b. Remove the patient from tilt table and return to room
c. Check the patient’s catheter
d. Check the patient’s BP
5. A 6-year-old child with spastic diplegia is walking in the parallel bars. The child walks with
increased trunk and hip flexion. What would be the MOST appropriate assistive device?
a. Standard walker
b. Forearm crutches
c. Posterior rolling walker
d. Bilateral quad canes
6. A patient is undergoing a treadmill stress test. The appearance of abnormally wide, irregularly
spaced QRS complexes on the ECG represents:
a. Ventricular depolarization
b. Premature ventricular contractions
c. Atrial fibrillations
d. Atrial repolarization
7. A patient slips, falls and cuts her arm in the clinic. The cut is bleeding and the patient is alert and
well oriented. In performing first aid for the patient, the FIRST action that the PT should take is
to:
a. Don a pair of gloves
b. Clean the cute with an antiseptic
c. Check the patient’s BP
d. Cover the cut with sterile dressing
, 8. A patient who is exercising on a bicycle ergometer in the cardiac rehabilitation unit is being
monitored with electrocardiogram leads. During the exercise, the ST segment becomes depressed
by 2 mm. if the cardiologist has given no specific guidelines, the PT should:
a. Terminate the session immediately
b. Reduce the resistance load
c. Instruct the patient to slow down
d. Direct the patient to continue as before
9. On the fourth day of PT treatment, a patient who has had on ORIF for a hip fracture develops a
large ecchymosis over the unaffected hip. The patient has MOST likely developed:
a. A hemangioma
b. A complication of anticoagulant therapy
c. A hematocele
d. Deep vein thrombophlebitis
10. An 8-year-old child who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is developing bilateral knee flexion
contractures. Which of the following would be the LEAST appropriate action?
a. Exercises to increase joint mobility
b. Ultrasound to the hamstring insertions to increase tissue extensibility
c. Progressive weight bearing by walking in a therapeutic pool to increase endurance
d. Exercise to increase quadriceps strength
11. A patient presents with hemiparesis and demonstrate a foot drop during swing phase of gait. It
would be MOST appropriate to administer FES to the tibialis anterior and the:
a. Gastrocnemius
b. Tibialis posterior
c. Extensor digitorum longus
d. Peroneus longus
12. A PT is developing an educational program for individuals with LE peripheral neuropathies due to
diabetes. Which of the following is the MSOT important information for the PT to recommend for
the prevention of injury to the foot?
a. Orthosis to support the extremity
b. Use of proper footwear
c. Moisturizing the skin to prevent dryness
d. Exercise parameter
13. To minimize skin irritation during functional electrical nerve stimulation, the physical therapist
should use:
a. Lower intensity, larger inter-electrode distance and larger electrodes
b. Lower intensity, larger inter-electrode distance and smaller electrodes
c. Higher intensity, smaller inter-electrode distance and smaller electrodes
d. Lower intensity, smaller inter-electrode distance and larger electrodes
14. A patient who sustained a mild CVA 3 weeks ago is being prepared by the physical therapist for
discharge to home and an adult day program. To facilitate the discharge plan, the MOST
appropriate health professional for the therapist to consult with is the:
a. Skilled nursing coordinator
b. Occupational therapist
c. Medical social worker
d. Primary physician
15. A therapist examines a high school athlete in the training room. After removing the adhesive
strapping from the athlete’s ankle, the therapist discovers that the athlete has developed an open
weepy rash on the instep of the foot. The therapist should FIRST:
becomes agitated during therapy sessions. To which of the following professionals should the
patient be referred for assessment and diagnosis?
a. Occupational therapist
b. Neuropsychologist
c. Vocation counselor
d. Speech-language pathologist
2. A 3-month old child has motor and sensory loss in the right upper extremity in the areas
innervated by the C5 and C6 spinal nerves. The cause of this birth injury MOST likely is:
a. Hemiplegia
b. Erb-duchenne paralysis
c. Spinal cord injury
d. Klumpke’s paralysis
3. During the examination of a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome, the therapist will MOST likely
find:
a. Paresthesia of the medial palmar surface of the hand
b. Weakness of finger extension of the lateral three digits
c. Paresthesia of the lateral three digits
d. Weakness in wrist flexion and ulnar deviation
4. A patient with complete C4 quadriplegia is working on a program to increase tolerance to the
upright position. While in the tilt table, the patient begins to complain of a pounding headache,
with flushing and profuse sweating. The therapist should FIRST:
a. Lower the tilt table to a flat position
b. Remove the patient from tilt table and return to room
c. Check the patient’s catheter
d. Check the patient’s BP
5. A 6-year-old child with spastic diplegia is walking in the parallel bars. The child walks with
increased trunk and hip flexion. What would be the MOST appropriate assistive device?
a. Standard walker
b. Forearm crutches
c. Posterior rolling walker
d. Bilateral quad canes
6. A patient is undergoing a treadmill stress test. The appearance of abnormally wide, irregularly
spaced QRS complexes on the ECG represents:
a. Ventricular depolarization
b. Premature ventricular contractions
c. Atrial fibrillations
d. Atrial repolarization
7. A patient slips, falls and cuts her arm in the clinic. The cut is bleeding and the patient is alert and
well oriented. In performing first aid for the patient, the FIRST action that the PT should take is
to:
a. Don a pair of gloves
b. Clean the cute with an antiseptic
c. Check the patient’s BP
d. Cover the cut with sterile dressing
, 8. A patient who is exercising on a bicycle ergometer in the cardiac rehabilitation unit is being
monitored with electrocardiogram leads. During the exercise, the ST segment becomes depressed
by 2 mm. if the cardiologist has given no specific guidelines, the PT should:
a. Terminate the session immediately
b. Reduce the resistance load
c. Instruct the patient to slow down
d. Direct the patient to continue as before
9. On the fourth day of PT treatment, a patient who has had on ORIF for a hip fracture develops a
large ecchymosis over the unaffected hip. The patient has MOST likely developed:
a. A hemangioma
b. A complication of anticoagulant therapy
c. A hematocele
d. Deep vein thrombophlebitis
10. An 8-year-old child who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is developing bilateral knee flexion
contractures. Which of the following would be the LEAST appropriate action?
a. Exercises to increase joint mobility
b. Ultrasound to the hamstring insertions to increase tissue extensibility
c. Progressive weight bearing by walking in a therapeutic pool to increase endurance
d. Exercise to increase quadriceps strength
11. A patient presents with hemiparesis and demonstrate a foot drop during swing phase of gait. It
would be MOST appropriate to administer FES to the tibialis anterior and the:
a. Gastrocnemius
b. Tibialis posterior
c. Extensor digitorum longus
d. Peroneus longus
12. A PT is developing an educational program for individuals with LE peripheral neuropathies due to
diabetes. Which of the following is the MSOT important information for the PT to recommend for
the prevention of injury to the foot?
a. Orthosis to support the extremity
b. Use of proper footwear
c. Moisturizing the skin to prevent dryness
d. Exercise parameter
13. To minimize skin irritation during functional electrical nerve stimulation, the physical therapist
should use:
a. Lower intensity, larger inter-electrode distance and larger electrodes
b. Lower intensity, larger inter-electrode distance and smaller electrodes
c. Higher intensity, smaller inter-electrode distance and smaller electrodes
d. Lower intensity, smaller inter-electrode distance and larger electrodes
14. A patient who sustained a mild CVA 3 weeks ago is being prepared by the physical therapist for
discharge to home and an adult day program. To facilitate the discharge plan, the MOST
appropriate health professional for the therapist to consult with is the:
a. Skilled nursing coordinator
b. Occupational therapist
c. Medical social worker
d. Primary physician
15. A therapist examines a high school athlete in the training room. After removing the adhesive
strapping from the athlete’s ankle, the therapist discovers that the athlete has developed an open
weepy rash on the instep of the foot. The therapist should FIRST:
