Free National Physical Therapist Assistant Questions and Answers

Question 1

The therapist should start from the following while doing lymphatic drainage techniques:

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Proximal to distal

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Anterior to posterior

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Posterior to anterior

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Distal to proximal

Question 2

A third-trimester pregnant lady being treated by a therapist for sciatic nerve discomfort claims that today's swelling in her feet is worse. The therapist applies pressure to the distal, anterior lower extremity before releasing it. A 2 mm indentation is caused by the pressure before it instantly recovers. This fits into the category of:

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Grade 1 Pitting Edema

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Grade 2 Pitting Edema

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Grade 3 Pitting Edema

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Non-pitting edema

Question 3

Which workout intensity monitoring device is the most precise when working with a patient who is taking beta blockers?

Accepted Answer

Borg rate of perceived exertion

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Blood Pressure

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Heart rate

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Berg dyspnea scale

Question 4

The best technique to help a patient in sub-acute rehabilitation who has had a posterior total hip arthroplasty with mild dementia observe hip precautions is:

Accepted Answer

Print handouts for caregivers and patients as well as verbalizing precautions multiple times throughout the session.

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Have the patient demonstrate movements to avoid to reinforce memory.

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Have the patient verbalize hip precautions at beginning and end of each session.

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Print handouts for the patient on hip precautions.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best assistive equipment for a patient who was once very active but now has mild hemiplegia as a result of a right hemisphere CVA? The patient has MMT 4+/5 in both the upper and lower extremities on the unaffected side.

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Hemi walker used in the right hand

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Rolling walker with platform on the left side.

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Hem walker used in the left hand

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Single point cane used in the right hand

Question 6

Which drug from the list below would be applied to the anode during iontophoresis?

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Lidocaine

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Acetic Acid

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Dexamethasone

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Calcium Chloride

Question 7

Which frequency would be appropriate for an ultrasound on the achilles tendon for tendonitis?

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3MHz because the injury is superficial

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1MHz because the injury is not superficial

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3MHz because the injury is not superficial

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1MHz because the injury is superficial