FSBPT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CPRRECT ANSWERS
1. 1.1 During treatment, a physical therapist assistant finds a callus on the plantar
surface of a patient's foot. Which of the following characteristics is the BEST indicator
of possible ulceration beneath the callus?: 1. Thickness
2. Location
3. Color
4. Texture
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 3
You have incorrectly answered the question
2. 1.2 A physical therapist assistant performs a capillary refill test on a patient. At
what point after the direct pressure is released is blanching most indicative of a normal
response?: 1. Resolving in less than 2 seconds
2. Appearing in less than 2 seconds
3. Resolving in less than 4 seconds
4. Appearing in less than 4 seconds
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
You have answered the question correctly.
3. 1.3 Which of the following parts of a research report would be MOST useful to
read to obtain a brief description of the research design and main findings?: 1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Discussion
, 4. Conclusion
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
You have answered the question correctly.
4. 1.4 A patient who is postmenopausal reports dull thoracic pain and increased
rounding of shoulders. Radiographs indicate wedging of the T11 vertebra due to an
old, undiagnosed fracture. Which of the following exercise interventions should be
emphasized?: 1. Thoracic extension exercises
2. Concentric abdominal exercises
3. Participation in a water aerobics program
4. Resisted lower extremity exercises
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
You have answered the question correctly
5. 1.5 A patient exhibits limited hip flexion and reports unilateral hip pain and
stiffness that are relieved by rest. Which of the following conditions is the MOST likely
cause of these symptoms?: 1. Parkinson disease
2. Rheumatoid arthritis
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Multiple sclerosis
Your Answer: 3
Correct Answer: 3
You have answered the question correctly
,6. 1.6 A patient has pain in multiple joints, fever, and reddish patches on the cheeks
and nose. Which of the following conditions is the MOST likely cause of these
symptoms?: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Fibromyalgia syndrome
3. Polymyalgia rheumatica
4. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Your Answer: 4
Correct Answer: 4
You have answered the question correctly
7. 1.7 A patient will have difficulty performing forced expiration if there is severe
weakness of which of the following muscles?: 1. Transversus abdominis
2. Diaphragm
3. Pectoralis major
4. Scalenus anterior
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
You have answered the question correctly.
8. 1.8 Which of the following dressings is MOST appropriate for an infected
Stage 3 pressure injury with copious amounts of exudate?: 1. Hydrocolloid
2. Hydrogel
3. Semipermeable film
4. Alginate
, Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 4
You have incorrectly answered the question.
9. 1.9 A patient who has type 2 diabetes is undergoing a stress test on a treadmill
but is having difficulty with foot placement as the speed of gait increases. Which of
the following conditions is MOST likely contributing to this difficulty?: 1. Weak hip
flexors
2. Cataracts
3. Atherosclerosis
4. Peripheral neuropathy
Your Answer: 4
Correct Answer: 4
You have answered the question correctly
10. 1.10 While treating an 83-year-old patient, a physical therapist assistant
observes bruising consistent with abuse. The assistant is legally obligated to take
which of the following actions?: 1. Discuss the findings with an attorney.
2. Report the findings to the appropriate authorities.
3. Discuss the findings with the family.
4. Maintain confidentiality by not reporting to anyone.
Your Answer: 2
Correct Answer: 2
You have answered the question correctly.
11. 1.11 The assessment of a patient's learning style reveals that the patient
would benefit from decreasing the cognitive demands of a task when learning a
1. 1.1 During treatment, a physical therapist assistant finds a callus on the plantar
surface of a patient's foot. Which of the following characteristics is the BEST indicator
of possible ulceration beneath the callus?: 1. Thickness
2. Location
3. Color
4. Texture
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 3
You have incorrectly answered the question
2. 1.2 A physical therapist assistant performs a capillary refill test on a patient. At
what point after the direct pressure is released is blanching most indicative of a normal
response?: 1. Resolving in less than 2 seconds
2. Appearing in less than 2 seconds
3. Resolving in less than 4 seconds
4. Appearing in less than 4 seconds
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
You have answered the question correctly.
3. 1.3 Which of the following parts of a research report would be MOST useful to
read to obtain a brief description of the research design and main findings?: 1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Discussion
, 4. Conclusion
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
You have answered the question correctly.
4. 1.4 A patient who is postmenopausal reports dull thoracic pain and increased
rounding of shoulders. Radiographs indicate wedging of the T11 vertebra due to an
old, undiagnosed fracture. Which of the following exercise interventions should be
emphasized?: 1. Thoracic extension exercises
2. Concentric abdominal exercises
3. Participation in a water aerobics program
4. Resisted lower extremity exercises
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
You have answered the question correctly
5. 1.5 A patient exhibits limited hip flexion and reports unilateral hip pain and
stiffness that are relieved by rest. Which of the following conditions is the MOST likely
cause of these symptoms?: 1. Parkinson disease
2. Rheumatoid arthritis
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Multiple sclerosis
Your Answer: 3
Correct Answer: 3
You have answered the question correctly
,6. 1.6 A patient has pain in multiple joints, fever, and reddish patches on the cheeks
and nose. Which of the following conditions is the MOST likely cause of these
symptoms?: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Fibromyalgia syndrome
3. Polymyalgia rheumatica
4. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Your Answer: 4
Correct Answer: 4
You have answered the question correctly
7. 1.7 A patient will have difficulty performing forced expiration if there is severe
weakness of which of the following muscles?: 1. Transversus abdominis
2. Diaphragm
3. Pectoralis major
4. Scalenus anterior
Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
You have answered the question correctly.
8. 1.8 Which of the following dressings is MOST appropriate for an infected
Stage 3 pressure injury with copious amounts of exudate?: 1. Hydrocolloid
2. Hydrogel
3. Semipermeable film
4. Alginate
, Your Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 4
You have incorrectly answered the question.
9. 1.9 A patient who has type 2 diabetes is undergoing a stress test on a treadmill
but is having difficulty with foot placement as the speed of gait increases. Which of
the following conditions is MOST likely contributing to this difficulty?: 1. Weak hip
flexors
2. Cataracts
3. Atherosclerosis
4. Peripheral neuropathy
Your Answer: 4
Correct Answer: 4
You have answered the question correctly
10. 1.10 While treating an 83-year-old patient, a physical therapist assistant
observes bruising consistent with abuse. The assistant is legally obligated to take
which of the following actions?: 1. Discuss the findings with an attorney.
2. Report the findings to the appropriate authorities.
3. Discuss the findings with the family.
4. Maintain confidentiality by not reporting to anyone.
Your Answer: 2
Correct Answer: 2
You have answered the question correctly.
11. 1.11 The assessment of a patient's learning style reveals that the patient
would benefit from decreasing the cognitive demands of a task when learning a
