Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Elevation Practice Test

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• Which sensations are lost in anterior cord syndrome?
• What is a common risk factor for adhesive capsulitis?
• Which option represents a typical CP treatment approach?
• In the acute management of bicipital tendinitis, what is the focus?
• Which medication is commonly used to manage PAD by reducing cholesterol?
• Where do chronic venous insufficiency ulcers most commonly occur?
• Which wound type is typically more painful?
• What is the primary mechanism behind adhesive capsulitis?
• Transfemoral amputation is most commonly due to which condition?
• How is trigeminal neuralgia typically treated?
• In the subacute stage after total shoulder arthroplasty, which activity is appropriate?
• Which symptom is particularly notable in arterial insufficiency ulcers when the leg is elevated?
• Stable angina is characterized by chest pain that occurs with exercise and resolves with rest.
• DVTs usually occur due to what factors?
• In kids, where is osteomyelitis most common?
• Huntington's disease is categorized as an upper motor neuron (UMN) issue.
• Unstable angina presents as chest pain that does not go away with rest or nitroglycerin and is considered a medical emergency.
• Asepsis means what?
• The hormone commonly referred to as the stress hormone is?
• Common signs and symptoms of osteosarcoma include which of the following?
• What radiographic finding is commonly associated with advanced ankylosing spondylitis?
• What is a common prenatal cause of cerebral palsy?
• A patient with pulmonary edema should not be placed in which position?
• How is GERD typically treated if lifestyle changes are insufficient?
• Cushing disease is most prevalent in which population?
• Which level of prevention corresponds to the actual treatment of a disease that is already established?
• Which pathway transmits pain and temperature from the body?
• What is the primary cause of arterial insufficiency or peripheral arterial disease?
• Which set of muscles are primarily involved in chewing?
• How does osteomyelitis present?
• Pulmonary edema is primarily caused by which of the following?
• Which description best matches the typical symptoms of spondylolisthesis?
• How is a patient with respiratory alkalosis most likely to present?
• Peripheral vascular disease is primarily caused by which process?
• Which of the following is NOT a postnatal cause of cerebral palsy?
• Which is a hallmark sign of a pulmonary embolism?
• What mechanism most commonly injures the MCL?
• Which rheumatic disease features fusion of the lumbar spine causing limited extension and pronounced kyphosis?
• Cushing disease is due to excessive ACTH production from the pituitary gland. ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce which hormone?
• In adhesive capsulitis, what is the typical capsular pattern of the shoulder?
• What is another name for adhesive capsulitis?
• Bicipital tendinitis is inflammation of which structure at the bicipital groove?
• Ankylosing spondylitis commonly affects which region of the spine?
• Which tests indicate bicipital tendinitis?
• Adhesive capsulitis primarily restricts motion due to fibrosis in which structure?
• Orthopnea is most commonly associated with which condition?
• A total shoulder arthroplasty is usually indicated due to which condition?
• Which description best describes an MCL tear resulting from turning on a fixed foot?
• Which feature is commonly seen in Cushing syndrome?
• In adults, which site is most commonly affected by osteomyelitis?
• Which description best matches the signs of an arterial insufficiency ulcer?
• Arterial insufficiency ulcers are most commonly located where?
• Which bacteria is involved with osteomyelitis?
• Which symptom is commonly seen with ulcerative colitis due to colon involvement?
• Metabolic acidosis is defined by which characteristic?
• What kind of shoulder arthroplasty can be done for someone with rheumatoid arthritis?
• Chronic arterial insufficiency wounds typically present with which edge characteristic?
• Which medication increases the risk for a blood clot and pulmonary embolism?
• In cerebral palsy management, which strategy may improve walking ability?
• When is Huntington's disease typically diagnosed?
• Hyper cortisolism due to a pituitary tumor releasing ACTH is specifically called:
• In ankylosing spondylitis, flexion-based exercises are contraindicated.
• External corticosteroid use can cause which type of Cushing syndrome?
• Which statement about anterior cord syndrome is true?
• Arterial insufficiency ulcers are commonly associated with which disease?
• In the acute stage after total shoulder arthroplasty, which activities are appropriate?
• Which two diseases relate to abnormal cortisol levels?
• A patient with a leg amputation is likely to develop a contracture in which location, and what is the best position to prevent it?
• Cerebral palsy is most prevalent in which population?
• Which is NOT a typical sign of a DVT?
• Which ligament is primarily involved in an MCL tear?
• In the subacute phase of bicipital tendinitis, what is the primary rehabilitation focus?
• True or False: All motor functions are going to be lost below the level of the lesion in anterior cord syndrome.
• Which type of lesion is cerebral palsy most commonly associated with?
• Which level of prevention involves measures like vaccination before disease onset?
• Ulcerative colitis is a disease of which part of the GI tract?
• Addison's disease involves underproduction of cortisol by which gland or region?
• Which signs may be seen with metabolic acidosis?
• How is osteomyelitis treated pharmacologically?
• Which statement about unstable angina is true?
• Chronic fatigue syndrome usually shows up with another pathology.
• Which term describes forward slippage of a vertebra in the lumbar/sacral region due to degeneration or a fractured pars interarticularis?
• Which factors increase the risk of developing a DVT?
• An abnormal ankle-brachial index (ABI) is typically defined as less than which value?
• Hypercortisolism is most closely associated with which condition?
• What describes intermittent claudication?
• Which finding is commonly seen in PAD?
• In the chronic stage after total shoulder arthroplasty, what activity is appropriate?
• A positive valgus stress test on the knee most strongly indicates injury to which structure?
• During a UC flare, how should PPE be used by healthcare providers?
• With arterial insufficiency, which leg pulse is typically weak?
• How does adhesive capsulitis typically present?
• Which statement is true about cerebral palsy timing?
• Which comorbidity is commonly linked to peripheral arterial disease?
• In ankylosing spondylitis, kyphotic posture can reduce chest expansion, leading to what consequence?
• Which statement best describes the pattern of deficits in anterior cord syndrome?
• Which condition is characterized by sharp, shooting pain in the face and involves muscles used for chewing?
• Intermittent claudication is most strongly associated with which condition?
• Which gender is more commonly affected by adhesive capsulitis?
• What is the recommended rehab for an MCL tear?
• Which part of a sterile gown is NOT sterile?
• Which medication combination might be prescribed for PAD?
• In cerebral palsy management, what is a primary therapeutic goal?
• Osteosarcoma typically occurs in which location and population?
• Grade 2 spondylolisthesis is defined by what percent anterior slippage?
• Which nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?
• The stress hormone whose excess can cause Cushing syndrome is?
• Osteomyelitis description.
• Which feature is commonly associated with chronic venous insufficiency ulcers?
• What is the best kind of infection control?
• In adults, where is osteomyelitis most common?
• Which symptom is characteristic of intermittent claudication?
• What causes anterior cord syndrome?
• Osteosarcoma most commonly arises in which location?
• The unhappy triad in knee injuries includes which structures?
• Which symptom is most characteristic of Addison's disease?
• Which of the following describes typical symptoms of pulmonary edema?
• Which symptom is highlighted as a warning sign when PE occurs?
• What is the most common mechanism of injury for bicipital tendinitis?
• In addition to GI symptoms, ulcerative colitis can involve immunocompromised status and possible fistulas.
• There is primary and secondary osteomyelitis.
• Which statement about ankylosing spondylitis is true?
• How is a deep vein thrombosis related to pulmonary embolism?
• Weight loss is more commonly associated with Addison's disease or Cushing syndrome?
• Atrophy of which brain structure is associated with the chorea of Huntington's disease?
• Grade 4 spondylolisthesis involves what percent anterior slippage?
• Which tract is primarily responsible for motor loss in anterior cord syndrome?
• Which statement best describes common GERD symptoms?
• Which disease involves the basal ganglia, is autosomal dominant, and presents with chorea?
• Which of the following is a hallmark feature of Cushing syndrome?
• During the acute stage of adhesive capsulitis, which rehabilitation approach is appropriate?
• Pulmonary embolism is usually caused by which condition?
• Which position should be avoided for someone with spondylolisthesis?
• Hypocortisolism is best described as which condition?
• What is chronic venous insufficiency due to?
• Which of the following can cause respiratory alkalosis?
• What is the normal arterial blood pH range?
• The acid-base disorder defined by high pH and low CO2 is?
• In adhesive capsulitis, which motion is most restricted besides overhead reaching?
• In the acute phase of bicipital tendinitis, the primary rehab focus is what?
• Which statement best describes tertiary prevention?
• Huntington's disease is inherited in which pattern?
• GERD is caused by which of the following mechanisms?
• Which statement about primary and secondary osteomyelitis is true?
• Which level of prevention focuses on early detection through screening such as mammograms?
• What causes ankylosing spondylitis?
• Arterial insufficiency wounds typically display which skin sign?
• Hyper cortisolism can be caused by an adrenal cortex tumor producing cortisol. Which option correctly reflects this mechanism?
• Which presentation is typical for advanced ankylosing spondylitis?
• Which of the following is a potential cause of Addison's disease?
• In TSA rehab progression, which statement about the subacute stage is true?
• Peripheral arterial disease is primarily due to which pathophysiology?
• In anterior cord syndrome, which artery is implicated as the cause?
• Why are surgeons' hands kept elevated after scrubbing in?
• What are the big uncontrolled movements in Huntington's disease called?
• Which statement best describes chronic venous insufficiency ulcers?
• To prevent a hip flexion contracture after a transfemoral amputation, which position is recommended?
• Which condition is associated with excess cortisol?
• Which of the following best describes the signs that strongly suggest a DVT?
• Grade 3 spondylolisthesis corresponds to what percent anterior slippage?
• In ulcerative colitis, the disease typically involves which portion of the colon, affecting stool appearance?
• Chronic venous insufficiency wounds look like what?
• Which condition is characterized by needing frequent rest breaks and can be inconclusive with negative imaging?
• Which condition's pain typically worsens at night or with increased activity?
• Arterial wounds are often associated with which of the following?
• Which test is most likely positive in an MCL tear?
• Bicipital tendinitis is defined as inflammation of the biceps tendon at the origin or bicipital groove.
• Chronic venous insufficiency is caused by what mechanism?
• Which statement is true about cerebral palsy?
• Which statement best describes symptoms of bicipital tendinitis?
• What is the typical onset age range for Huntington's disease?
• Which tests are used to indicate bicipital tendinitis?
• Trigeminal neuralgia can be caused by which of the following?
• Which signs are typical of a DVT?