PTEACS Physical Therapy Exam 1 Practice

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• Which of the following is a common positioning guideline for both transfemoral and transtibial amputations?
• For a patient with less than 3/5 weight-bearing on both lower extremities and upper extremities, which transfer is used?
• According to OSHA, which statement best describes the responsibilities of health care employees?
• Which term refers to the metal bar on a door that disengages the latch when pushed?
• If at least one lower extremity is 3/5 or stronger and the other LE is affected, which transfer is used?
• When washing your hands, how long do you wash for?
• In the sitting position, which site is commonly at risk for pressure sores?
• Which transfer involves moving between the supine and prone positions?
• Which description matches Standby Assist?
• Which statement is NOT aligned with burn management principles?
• What is the typical weight range of a sports wheelchair?
• What degree range defines Semi-Fowler's position?
• When completing hand rubbing, how long should you rub your hands for?
• Which urinary and digestive risks are associated with prolonged immobility?
• Which statement correctly describes immobility's effect on respiration?
• What is the standard measurement for seat depth?
• In the sitting position, which sites are commonly at risk for pressure sores?
• Which step is performed to secure the equipment before a transfer?
• Does incision placement after hip replacement change positioning guidelines?
• Which of the following is a bed mobility transfer technique used to move between supine and prone?
• Which process involves the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item, making it safe for handling, use, or disposal?
• For a posterolateral hip incision, which combination should be avoided during transfers?
• Which action is recommended to reduce resistance (friction) during a transfer?
• Which term refers to the state of being free from disease-causing microorganisms in a specific area or item?
• In a standing assisted pivot transfer, which limb should be blocked by the assistant under typical conditions?
• Which statement correctly reflects hand hygiene moments?
• During complete bed rest, what is the approximate weekly loss of bone mass?
• Which cushion is best described as suitable for those at low risk of developing pressure areas on the skin?
• What are the floor-to-wheelchair approaches called?
• Which statement about cushion combinations is correct?
• What is recommended regarding trunk contact when a patient with spinal cord injury sits without back support?
• What is the ideal resting position for a transtibial amputation?
• To prevent pressure sores, how often should a patient in a wheelchair be repositioned?
• Practices that help reduce the number and spread of microorganisms are referred to as what?
• Which statement about hand hygiene timing includes after contact with secretions or excretions and when hands are contaminated?
• To prevent pressure sores, how often should a patient lying in bed be repositioned?
• Which PPE is required for contact transmission?
• Which statement correctly contrasts standard and sports wheelchairs?
• Which statement best reflects the positioning approach for rheumatoid arthritis?
• Which practice is encouraged for transtibial amputation positioning?
• Which standing transfer is characterized by requiring no physical assist from another person and involves pivoting?
• Where should back upholstery height be placed?
• What is the primary purpose of repositioning a patient in clinical care?
• What is the correct order for proper donning of PPE?
• What is the Reverse Trendelenburg position?
• If back upholstery height is too high, what occurs?
• Production of a disease or harmful condition by the entrance of disease-producing germs into an organism describes which term?
• Elevating leg-rests and headrest extensions are necessary for these chairs.
• Which statement defines Independent Assist?
• A patient has at least 3/5 strength in one or more lower extremities with involvement of both legs. Which transfer is used?
• According to OSHA, which statement best describes the responsibilities of health care facilities?
• Which statement about standard foam wheelchair cushions is true?
• Which of the following is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
• What is a key respiratory consideration with Trendelenburg position?
• Which is NOT a stated purpose of draping?
• Which statement best describes Tilt-in-Space wheelchairs?
• Which PPE is required for droplet transmission?
• Why does immobility increase the risk of urinary problems?
• Chest physical therapy is best defined as:
• When do you HAVE to complete handwashing instead of handrubbing?
• In sports wheelchairs, how may the seat and backrest be designed?
• What is the goal of armrest height when fitting a wheelchair?
• Which statement best describes the mechanism behind orthostatic hypotension in immobility?
• If back upholstery height is too low, what is the consequence?
• Which term defines an applied force that tends to cause opposite, parallel sliding of the planes within a material?
• For an anterior hip incision, which movement should be avoided during transfers?
• In the side-lying position, which site is commonly at risk for pressure sores?
• Which general transfer principle involves selecting, positioning, and securing the necessary equipment before moving the patient?
• Which statement about spores is true?
• Which process is defined as the removal or inactivation of pathogens on a surface to make it safe for handling, often abbreviated as decontamination?
• Which sites are commonly at risk for pressure sores in the supine position?
• What does sterilization mean?
• Which precaution is essential during transfers for burns?
• What is the standard wheelchair designed for?
• Why is Fowler's position used?
• If seat depth is too deep, which issue can occur?
• What is the correct order for doffing personal protective equipment?
• Elevation of the residual limb should be managed how?
• Which equipment is used to safely grasp and guide a patient during transfers?
• Which term describes the process by which all microorganisms, including spores, are destroyed?
• During transfers for a patient with a history of low back trauma, which movement should be avoided?
• Which statement best describes precautions for a patient with spinal cord injury during transfers?
• What does the term nosocomial mean?
• What is the goal of seat depth when fitting a wheelchair?
• Which term describes the production of disease or harmful condition due to the entrance of disease-producing germs into an organism?
• What is the Trendelenburg position?
• Why use Trendelenburg position?
• Which of the following describes a general health benefit of repositioning for body systems?
• Morphologic changes indicative of cell death are called?
• If the armrest height is too high, which is a consequence?
• Which term is defined as the absence of microorganisms that produce disease and the prevention of infection by maintaining a sterile condition?
• Which statement best describes respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette?
• If the leg rest height is too high (footplates too high), what happens?
• Which option best differentiates Standby Assist from Supervision Assist?
• Which term is part of the cycle of disease?
• In an externally powered wheelchair, which component provides propulsion?
• Which of the following is NOT a general parameter for determining appropriate transfer?
• After removing gloves, which action is required to maintain hand hygiene?
• Pressure ulcers are best defined as which of the following?
• If seat width is too wide, what is a consequence?
• What describes wedge/positioning cushions for wheelchairs?
• Which term describes continuous resistance to stretching by a muscle due to abnormally increased tone?
• To assess safety for transfers, which domains should be evaluated?
• Which statement describes Supervision Assist?
• When a patient has a non-weight-bearing left leg, which guarding strategy is recommended during transfers?
• Which term describes the act of becoming pale?
• Which term refers to a lack of blood flow to tissue due to obstruction or constriction of a vessel?
• Which description matches Contact Guard Assist?
• What is sepsis?
• What is the typical weekly loss of muscle strength during complete bed rest?
• Which bed mobility technique involves moving from side-lying to sitting using a swoop method?
• If seat depth is too shallow, what is a common consequence?
• Which statement defines Modified Independent Assist?
• Which standing transfer type is performed without direct guarding by a therapist?
• Which hip position is avoided in the positioning plan for hemiplegia?
• Softening of a solid by soaking is called?
• What is surgical asepsis?
• Which of the following should be avoided in hemiplegia positioning?
• Restraint (physical) is defined as any manual method, physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a patient to move his or her arms, legs, body, or head freely?
• Which element of transfer documentation records the tools used during the transfer?
• Define dependent assist.
• What best describes the cardiovascular and respiratory effects of immobility?
• Which feature is commonly associated with a sports wheelchair to enhance performance?
• In the side-lying position, which muscle groups are commonly at risk for contractures?
• For a patient with less than 3/5 BLE and at least 3/5 UE, which transfer is used?
• Which item is NOT considered PPE?
• Which items are commonly required for both droplet and airborne precautions?
• Which type of wheelchair commonly features canting rear wheels?
• What are the musculoskeletal consequences of complete bed rest?
• In the prone position with a face hole, which site is commonly at risk for pressure sores?
• Involuntary confinement of a person in a room or area where the person is physically prevented from leaving is called?
• Infections associated with health care delivery in any health care setting (formerly known as nosocomial infections) are known as what?
• Which factor is NOT typically considered during wheelchair fitting?
• In the sitting position, which muscle groups are commonly at risk for contractures?
• Which statement best reflects possible contracture development in relation to position?
• Which PPE is required for airborne transmission?
• Which term describes morphological changes indicating cell death?
• If seat width is too narrow, which is a consequence?
• Where should sharps be disposed of?
• In an externally powered wheelchair, what powers the drive system?
• Which statement best describes Roho cushions?
• Position of the upper extremities abducted to 90 degrees and externally rotated at the shoulders, with the elbows flexed to 90 degrees is known as what?
• Which statement is NOT aligned with the special positioning considerations for burns?
• In the supine position, which muscle groups are commonly at risk for contractures?
• Define Max Assist.
• What is a potential consequence of poor wheelchair fit?
• What is the goal of leg rest height and foot plate position?
• What is the primary purpose of an over-the-bed trapeze bar during transfers?
• Which term describes an applied force causing an opposite, parallel sliding motion between planes, as defined in biomechanics?
• If the armrest height is too low, which is a consequence?
• Infectious illnesses acquired during health care delivery are commonly referred to as what?
• Which of the following is a clinician cue when using a gait belt?
• What is a spore?
• What is Fowler's position?
• Which position describes the upper extremity with abduction to 90 degrees, internal rotation at the shoulder, and elbows flexed to 90 degrees?
• Which term means when something is rendered unclean or nonsterile?
• How are floor-to-wheelchair approaches named?
• Which statement describes the effect of gait belt use during transfers?
• During prolonged immobility, which integumentary issue is commonly observed?
• In the prone position, which site is at risk for pressure sores when a face hole is used?
• Which statement best describes a true benefit of repositioning beyond pressure sore prevention?
• Which option is a bed mobility transfer technique?
• What does PPE stand for?
• A semi-reclining wheelchair reclines to approximately how many degrees?
• Why use Reverse Trendelenburg position?
• Which statement best describes PPE?
• Which statement describes a reason to complete transfers?
• Which of the following is NOT typically used as equipment or devices for transfers?
• Which is a recommended knee position after total knee replacement?
• Define heterotopic ossification.
• Which statement best defines Min Assist?
• Which term is defined as medication used to control behavior or restrict a patient's freedom of movement that is not a standard treatment for the patient's medical or psychiatric condition?
• Which set correctly lists the four ways to prevent pressure sores?
• Deficiency of blood in a part of the body due to functional constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel is called?
• During transfers for a patient with hemiplegia, which action should be avoided?
• Which description best matches a sports wheelchair?
• Which statement best defines Modified Assist in a transfer or activity context?
• Which of the following describes the ideal resting position for a transfemoral amputation?
• Which sitting transfer uses a sliding board to transfer from one surface to another?
• In the prone position, which muscle groups are commonly at risk for contractures?
• Why are gloves donned last?
• What best describes proper wheelchair fitting?
• What is the goal of seat width when fitting a wheelchair?
• Which term describes softening of a solid by soaking?
• Which term is defined as gravity-assisted drainage of secretions from the lungs and breathing techniques?
• When should a gait belt be used?
• A fully reclining wheelchair reclines to what position?
• What characterizes gel wheelchair cushions?
• Immobilization can affect which aspects of the nervous system?
• Which term describes shortening or tightening of tissues that restrict movement?
• Which step is performed first in the proper PPE donning sequence?
• Which general transfer principle guides the direction of the move toward the patient's strong side?
• Which moment triggers hand hygiene?
• Which statement about standard foam cushions is true?