BOARD EXAM REVIEW
A physical therapist assistant reporting at a team meeting indicates that a patient with a Spinal
Cord Injury should be able to perform household ambulation using Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses
(KAFOs) and
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BOARD EXAM REVIEW
A physical therapist assistant reporting at a team meeting indicates that a patient with a Spinal
Cord Injury should be able to perform household ambulation using Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses
(KAFOs) and Forearm Crutches upon discharge. The patient's Quadriceps strength is currently
Poor plus (2+/5). What level of Spinal Cord Injury is the MOST likely based on the assistant's
prediction?
1. L1
2. L3
3. L5
4. S1 - CORRECT ANSWER-L3
A physical therapist treating a patient with a physical therapist assistant decides to discontinue the
scheduled physical therapy session due to a suspected Pulmonary Embolism and requests further
consultation from the attending physician. Which of the following clinical findings BEST supports
the therapist's hypothesis?
1. Partial Pressure of Oxygen (PaO2) of 85mmHg
2. Resting Respiratory Rate of 14bpm
3. Resting Heart Rate of 100bpm
4. Increased cough with the presence of Hemoptysis - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased cough with
the presence of Hemoptysis
A physical therapist assistant observes a patient who sustained an injury to the Musculocutaneous
Nerve complete a number of activities of daily living and functional skills. Which of the following
tasks would be the MOST difficult for the patient to perform based on the stated injury?
1. Picking up marbles from the floor
2. Push-Ups against a wall
3. Drinking a gallon of milk
4. Holding the arm out to the side - CORRECT ANSWER-Drinking from a gallon of milk
A physical therapist assistant initiates an exercise program for a patient rehabilitating from Cardiac
Surgery. During the treatment session, the assistant monitors the patient's Oxygen Saturation
Rate. Which of
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