NPTAE study questions with correct answers

A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a patient rehabilitating from a stroke. The patient exhibits paralysis and numbness on the side of the body contralateral to the vascular accident. Which descending pathway is MOST likely damaged based on the patient's clinical presentation? 1. corticospinal tract 2. vestibulospinal tract 3. tectospinal tract 4. rubrospinal tract Correct Answer-Corticospinal tract A physical therapist assistant works with a patient with a suspected injury to the thoracodorsal nerve. Which objective finding would be consistent with this injury? 1. shoulder medial rotation weakness 2. shoulder extension weakness 3. paralysis of the rhomboids 4. paralysis of the diaphragm Correct Answer-Shoulder extension weakness A physical therapist assistant works with a patient using a flotation device positioned vertically in the deep end of a pool. Which area of the patient's body would experience the GREATEST amount of hydrostatic pressure? 1. shoulders 2. torso 3. hips 4. feet Correct Answer-Feet