Physical Therapy Questions

A physical therapist works with a patient with left sided heart failure on endurance activities. The patient is using a recumbent bicycle when they suddenly develop tachypnea and a cough that produces frothy sputum. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action of the physical therapist?1.Call 9112.Offer the patient a rest break3.Take the patient's vital signs4.Suggest the patient slow down the pace of the activity

A physical therapist prepares to select a dressing for a patient with a lower extremity arterial insufficiency ulcer. The wound measures two centimeters in diameter with a depth of one-half centimeter. Considering the typical characteristics of an arterial insufficiency ulcer, which dressing would be the MOST desirable to maintain an appropriate moisture balance in the wound bed?1.Hydrogel2.Transparent film3.Wet-to-dry gauze4.Calcium alginate

A physical therapist treats a patient using grade III and IV oscillations. Which examination findings would BEST support this type of intervention?1.Decreased active range of motion and decreased passive range of motion2.Decreased active range of motion and normal passive range of motion3.Normal active range of motion and decreased passive range of motion4.Decreased active range of motion and increased passive range of motion

A physical therapist works with a 45-year-old male who was in good health prior to being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome two weeks ago. The patient was referred to outpatient physical therapy after a seven-day hospitalization. The patient did not experience respiratory involvement and had moderate weakness affecting all joints of the lower extremities. What would be the MOST likely long-term outcome for the patient?1.Independent at a wheelchair level in the home and community2.Independent at a wheelchair level in the community only3.Independent ambulation with an assistive device in the home and community4.Independent ambulation without an assistive device in the home and community

The results of a lymphoscintigraphy test reveal that a patient with secondary lymphedema has blockages in the lymph vessels leading to the right lymphatic duct. Given the location of the patient's blockages, where would the therapist expect to observe swelling?1.Right elbow2.Right hip3.Right abdomen4.Right foot

A physical therapist is treating a patient using neuromuscular electrical stimulation for muscle reeducation. The therapist would like to increase the pulse characteristic called amplitude. Which control should be manipulated on the stimulator?1.Frequency2.Ramp time3.Intensity4.Phase duration

A physical therapist working in a neonatal intensive care unit reviews a patient's medical record and observes that the infant's APGAR score was recorded as 7 and 9 for the first and fifth minutes, respectively. Which observation would warrant a score of less than 2 in its respective category?1.The infant is crying2.The infant's heart rate is 85 beats per minute3.The infant is actively moving their arms and legs4.The infant sneezes

A physical therapist documents that the Neer impingement test is positive after a patient reports marked pain during the testing procedure. What is the PRIMARY source of pain when performing this special test?1.Compression of the greater tuberosity against the anterior acromion2.Compression of the greater tuberosity against the posterior acromion3.Compression of the lesser tuberosity against the anterior acromion4.Compression of the lesser tuberosity against the posterior acromion

A physical therapist reviews a medication list for a patient that is being treated in an acute care hospital following surgery. After reviewing the medications, the therapist determines that the patient should be monitored closely due to the potential for adverse side effects. Which medication parameter would result in the GREATEST concern for the onset of adverse side effects?1.A medication with low bioavailability2.A medication with a low therapeutic index3.A medication with a long half-life4.A medication with a high potency

A physical therapist comes into the clinic in the morning and notices that the hot pack machine was unplugged overnight. Which guideline would be the MOST appropriate after plugging in the hot pack unit?1.Wait to use a hot pack for a minimum of one hour2.Wait to use a hot pack until the following day3.Wait to use a hot pack until the water in the unit reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit'4.Wait to use a hot pack until the unit is formally inspected by a qualified individual

A therapist measures a patient's blood pressure at the beginning of a therapy visit and notes that the resting blood pressure is significantly lower than normal. What is the MOST logical explanation for this objective finding?1.The therapist used a blood pressure cuff that is too small2.The patient exercised just prior to the therapy visit3.The therapist took the measurement with the patient's arm at their side while seated4.The patient has been nauseous and vomiting over the past two days

A physical therapist performs pulmonary function testing on an otherwise healthy 80-year-old male status post humeral fracture. Which pulmonary value would the physical therapist expect to remain MOST stable over the patient's lifespan?1.Tidal volume2.Residual volume3.Forced vital capacity4.Inspiratory capacity

A physical therapist assesses the vital signs of a newborn baby prior to the start of the therapy session. Which of the following measurements would be considered abnormal for this patient?1.Body temperature of 99 degrees Fahrenheit2.Resting heart rate of 150 beats per minute3.Resting respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute4.Resting blood pressure of 150/100 mm Hg

A physical therapist uses therapeutic ultrasound for deep heating of the left piriformis muscle prior to soft tissue mobilization and stretching. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate treatment parameters?1.3 MHz, 1.0 W/cm2, 100% duty cycle, for 12 minutes2.1 MHz, 1.0 W/cm2, 100% duty cycle, for 12 minutes3.3 MHz, 1.5 W/cm2, 100% duty cycle, for 8 minutes4.1 MHz, 1.5 W/cm2, 100% duty cycle, for 8 minutes

A physical therapist plans to discharge a patient from a skilled nursing facility, but would first like to assess their level of independence prior to returning home. If the therapist uses the Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living to determine the level of independence, which activity would NOT beassessed? 1.Using utensils for feeding2.Getting into and out of bed3.Controlling urination and bowel movements4.Combing hair

A physical therapist treats a 16-year-old male patient with an acute burn injury over his anterior chest. The wound contains dry, leathery eschar and is insensate to touch. Given the wound characteristics, what should be the PRIMARY goal of the therapist's treatment?1.Provide an environment which promotes re-epithelialization2.Control infection to prepare the wound for surgical management3.Debride blisters to prepare the wound for primary healing4.Encourage the maintenance of a moist wound surface

A physical therapist is treating a 45-year-old male who sustained a traumatic injury to his right shoulder while playing basketball one week ago. The patient presents with pain, inflammation, and muscle spasm globally in the shoulder. What is the MOST appropriate intervention?1.Grade I and II joint mobilizations2.Bent over rows with a light handweight3.Doorway stretches for the pectoralis major4.Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation patterns without resistance

A physical therapist treats a patient diagnosed with a right hemispheric stroke. During the session the therapist instructs the patient to reach for an object with both hands. Which area of the brain is MOST responsible for performing the motor portion of this movement?1.The prefrontal cortex in the frontal lobe2.The precentral gyrus in the frontal lobe3.The postcentral gyrus in the parietal lobe4.The cingulate gyrus in the limbic lobe

A physical therapist applies a transparent film dressing to a superficial wound on a patient's lower leg. Which therapeutic objective is LEAST likely based on the type of dressing?1.Permit autolytic debridement2.Prohibit entry of bacteria3.Absorb drainage in the wound bed4.Reduce friction over bony prominences

A physical therapist works with a patient on ascending and descending a ramp in the physical therapy gym. The patient is a 72-year-old female who recently fractured her left tibial plateau and, as a result, is using bilateral axillary crutches. When descending the ramp, where should the therapist stand?1.In front of the patient toward the right side2.In front of the patient toward the left side3.Behind the patient toward the right side4.Behind the patient toward the left side