Exam 1

Question 1

An unexplained fatigue that lasts greater than or equal to 6 months duration is most likely:

Answer 1

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Question 2

What two criteria must be met in order to medically diagnose someone with fibromyalgia?

Answer 2

Subject reports pain when pressure is applied to 11 to 18 tender points and widespread pain above both and below the waist that is present for at least 3 months

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a route of HIV transmission?

Answer 3

Skin contact

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an infectious condition?

Answer 4

Crohn’s disease

Question 5

A patient tells the PTA that they are experiencing fever, chills, malaise, and generalized low back pain. What pathology should the PTA suspect?

Answer 5

UTI

Question 6

A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with HIV. What statement is NOT true?

Answer 6

The PTA must wear PPE including gloves, gown, mask and glasses while treating the patient

Question 7

Which pathology results in short stature, delayed growth, and delayed puberty?

Answer 7

Hypopituitarism

Question 8

Protruded eyes is associated with what disease?

Answer 8

Hyperthyroid

Question 9

Differences between Type I and Type II diabetes include?

Answer 9

Type I diabetes occurs more frequently in children and adolescents, and Type II diabetes occur more often in adults

Question 10

Which of the following is most typical with diabetes mellitus?

Answer 10

Polyuria

Question 11

What is the most common type of diabetes in the US?

Answer 11

Type II

Question 12

_____ is insulin, whereas ____ is non-insulin dependent

Answer 12

Type I; Type II

Question 13

Complications of diabetes mellitus include:

Answer 13

Cataracts, stroke, neuropathy

Question 14

When testing for fasting blood sugar levels, which indicates diabetes?

Answer 14

> 125 mg/dl

Question 15

Which of the following BEST describes interventions that are contraindicated or precautions for ADVANCED DIABETIC?

Answer 15

hot packs, cold packs, paraffin, and continuous ultrasound

Question 16

Repeated use of what drug can cause Cushing’s disease?

Answer 16

Corticosteroids

Question 17

Which pathologies present with morning stiffness, symmetrical bilateral joint involvement, joint erythema, and swelling?

Answer 17

RA

Question 18

What are characteristics, signs, and symptoms of Type II diabetes?

Answer 18

Ketoacidosis rarely occurs, obesity contributes to the condition by increasing insulin resistance, and typically controlled diet, exercise, and oral medication

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic, sign, or symptom of Type I diabetes?

Answer 19

Ketoacidosis rarely occurs

Question 20

A PTA treats a patient diagnosed with Graves’ disease. The patient presents with tachycardia, restlessness, and fatigue during exercise. Which finding would the patient MOST likely exhibit based on the clinical presentation for the diagnosis?

Answer 20

Heat intolerance

Question 21

A patient with diabetes mellitus is seen in PT for a general conditioning program. Which activity would MOST likely increase the risk of hypoglycemia for the present?

Answer 21

Aquatic therapy for 30 minutes

Question 22

A PTA works with a patient that reports pain and weakness in both hands. The PTA suspects the impairments may be associated with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following patients would be MOST likely to present with this condition?

Answer 22

45 y/o female with diabetes

Question 23

A PTA works with a patient who experiences hyper-function of the parathyroid glands secondary to a tumor. Which of the following findings would MOST likely occur secondary to the described medical condition?

Answer 23

Osteopenia

Question 24

A PTA works with a patient who is HIV positive, and has been admitted to an acute care hospital for a course of IV antibiotics. The patient’s medical record states that he has had a persistent cough producing bloody sputum for four weeks and that airborne precautions should be observed. The most likely rational for this level of precaution is:

Answer 24

Decrease the risk of staff and visitor exposure to active TB

Question 25

A PTA observes an intravenous line that is tangled around a patient’s bed rail. What type of medical asepsis is indicated prior to coming into contact with the intravenous line?

Answer 25

None, the line is not leaking

Question 26

A physical therapist assistant is scheduled to treat a patient requiring droplet precautions. What type of PPE would be necessary prior to entering the patient’s room?

Answer 26

Mask

Question 27

A physical therapist assistant prepares to initiate an exercise program for a patient with diabetes mellitus. Which objective measure would be the MOST useful in order to avoid significant complications from exercise?

Answer 27

Blood glucose level

Question 28

A PTA working on medical-surgical rotation attends in an in-service on HIV transmission. Which general precaution would be the MOST effective to prevent the transmission of HIV?

Answer 28

Consider all patients potentially infected

Question 29

Which of the following are factors affecting a person’s immunity?

Answer 29

Gender, stress, trauma, and age

Question 30

With an anaphylaxis reaction, the initial medical intervention is typically an injection of which substance?

Answer 30

Epinephrine

Question 31

What is the skin condition most commonly associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?

Answer 31

Butterfly rash

Question 32

Your patient is 22 year old female with SLE. You are working on strengthening of her R quadriceps post ACL reconstruction. What modalities would you be able to use to help with pain and edema for this patient? With the same 22 year old patient, what other special precautions would you take when implementing a strengthening program?

Answer 32

Modalities would require extra precaution due to the SLE diagnosis. Allow frequent rest periods to prevent excess fatigue