PTEACS Physical Therapy Test 2 Practice

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• What is ICU-acquired weakness (ICUAW)?
• What is the normal range for white blood cell count (WBC) in adults?
• Which assistive device provides the most support?
• Which gait pattern has the sequence AD -> Affected LE -> AD -> Unaffected LE?
• Which electrolyte is primarily associated with fluid balance?
• Which of the following captures the four general rules of line management during mobility?
• What is the purpose of a G-Tube/PEG tube?
• Which is a primary LTCH goal?
• Which device requires strong upper extremity and trunk?
• Which of the following is a cardiovascular complication of immobility?
• For a patient with a chest tube, which statement about clamping is correct?
• Which of the following is NOT a musculoskeletal complication of immobility?
• If chart information is missing, what should you do?
• Which statement reflects a common goal of physical therapy for ICU patients?
• What is mechanical ventilation?
• What are the types of ICU-acquired delirium?
• Which measure assesses independence in ADLs using 10 functional tasks?
• FWB refers to which weight-bearing status?
• Which of the following is a primary ICU challenge?
• According to general fitting rules, the handgrip height should correspond to which landmark?
• Which device can have wheels or a platform?
• What is the purpose of a nasal cannula, and what is a PT consideration?
• Which of the following determines discharge needs?
• When guarding a patient on stairs, where should the outside foot be positioned relative to the patient?
• What is the primary purpose of TED Hose and Sequential Compression Devices, and what is the PT guideline?
• If a device is too tall, which outcome is expected?
• Which test measures standardized clotting measurement?
• If a patient loses balance backward, which technique is recommended to help prevent a fall?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of LTCH?
• What does an MRC-SS below 48 indicate?
• Which assistive device is associated with a risk of axillary nerve compression?
• What is the primary purpose of the 5x Sit-to-Stand test?
• Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for ICU delirium?
• Which is a PT consideration for a patient with an NG tube?
• In integumentary assessment, which sign may indicate infection or inflammation?
• What is the nurse-to-patient ratio in the ICU typically?
• Which factor is considered when selecting an assistive device?
• Which statement about ICU Levels of Care is true?
• Which device is the most stable unilateral assistive device?
• Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to ICU mobility?
• Which statement is true regarding Berg Balance Test interpretation?
• Which item is NOT typically reviewed during chart review?
• What is the primary purpose of the CAM-ICU in ICU PT practice?
• What does FWB mean?
• What is the proper stance when guarding on stairs?
• What does the Functional Status Score for the ICU (FSS-ICU) measure?
• Which of the following is a risk factor for ICU-acquired weakness?
• How far below the axilla should the axillary crutch be positioned?
• Creatine kinase is elevated in which of the following conditions?
• What is a primary goal of physical therapy in the ICU?
• Which motion is not part of the Gross Strength and ROM Screen performed before bed mobility?
• What does TTWB/TDWB mean?
• Which gait pattern requires the affected leg to be non-weight-bearing and uses bilateral assistive devices?
• Which option is NOT typically used to determine assistive device selection?
• Which gait uses a unilateral AD on the unaffected side and the sequence AD + affected LE -> Unaffected LE?
• If a patient has low hemoglobin or hematocrit, how should therapy sessions be adjusted?
• Which gait pattern is indicated when partial weight bearing is allowed and uses bilateral AD?
• Which statement best describes how ECMO works?
• Which statement describes WBAT?
• Which ICU medication is commonly associated with blood pressure changes that physical therapists must monitor?
• What is the normal platelet count range in adults?
• What are the PT considerations for a Peripheral IV Hep Lock?
• For the Timed Up and Go test, which statement best describes the interpretation?
• Which device has the largest BOS for unilateral use?
• Which best describes the purpose and PT considerations for a PICC line?
• Skilled nursing facilities are typically characterized by which of the following?
• Which is a correct PCA-related PT consideration?
• During a fall, what is the therapist's primary goal?
• For a subclavian central line, which motion is typically limited?
• Which gait pattern uses bilateral assistive devices and follows the sequence AD -> Affected LE -> AD -> Unaffected LE?
• In the 30-second Sit-to-Stand test, which statement reflects interpretation?
• ICU-Acquired delirium is defined as what?
• PEEP is best described as which of the following?
• Which statement correctly reflects typical ICU goals?
• Which test uses a threshold greater than 30 seconds to indicate high fall risk?
• Why is early mobility important?
• Which of the following is a risk factor for ICU-acquired weakness?
• Which statement is true about fitting Lofstrand forearm crutches?
• If a patient loses balance forward on stairs, which action should you take first?
• What is the purpose of the Medical Research Council Sum Score (MRC-SS) in the ICU?
• What happens if an AD is too short?
• What is a fitting rule for Lofstrand or forearm crutches?
• Which test assesses lower body strength and endurance using a 30-second protocol?
• PWB stands for which concept?
• What is critical illness polyneuropathy best described as?
• Which condition may abnormal coagulation indicate?
• Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to ICU mobility?
• Which statement accurately reflects the purpose and PT considerations for a Foley catheter?
• Which of the following is a listed use of ECMO?
• Which coagulation test measures the intrinsic clotting pathway?
• During mobility with IV lines, what should be done with the IV pole?
• Electrolyte imbalance during physical activity can cause which of the following?
• How does ECMO work?
• Among central line locations, which uses general line management rather than location-specific restrictions?
• Which item is NOT typically assessed prior to ambulation?
• What is the patient cue for TTWB/TDWB?
• What does a higher Perme ICU Mobility Scale score indicate?
• Which device cannot be used with non-weight-bearing status?
• What is critically illness myopathy best described as?
• Which device has a larger BOS than a single point cane?
• Which assessment is used to evaluate functional mobility, dynamic balance, and fall risk?
• What is a safe response when a patient poorly tolerates therapy in the ICU?
• Which of the following is a risk factor for ICU-acquired weakness?
• Which of the following is NOT a sign that a patient is not tolerating activity in the ICU?
• What are general transfer principles?
• In PT for dialysis patients, which is a key consideration?
• FiO2 refers to which of the following?
• Which test has a threshold where a score below 20 indicates high fall risk?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of acute care?
• Which of the following is NOT a pulmonary complication of immobility?
• In LTCH chart reviews, which item is a key safety consideration to identify?
• Which of the following is NOT a musculoskeletal complication of immobility?
• What is the normal hemoglobin range for adult males?
• For the 5x Sit-to-Stand test, a completion time greater than 16 seconds indicates what?
• Which term describes a type of ventilator support where the machine partially assists breathing?
• Which statement describes a general rule for the edge of bed balance test?
• Which condition would contraindicate PT involvement with a ventilated patient?
• Which gait pattern is described as the most stable for ambulation with two assistive devices?
• Which device cannot be used if non-weight bearing?
• A score of 18 on the Berg Balance Test indicates what level of fall risk?
• Which gait is typically the fastest and most natural among the bilateral-device patterns?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of skilled nursing facility (SNF)?
• Which statement about Level 2 ICU care is true?
• Which statements are absolute contraindications for PT in inpatient care?
• Which sequence lists assistive devices in order from most to least support?
• Which of the following is an indication for initiating physical therapy in the ICU?
• What is the primary purpose of a chest tube, and what is a PT consideration?
• Which factor is considered when selecting an assistive device?
• Which of the following is a risk factor for ICU-acquired weakness?
• Which ICU medication commonly affects physical therapy by altering arousal and decreasing the ability to follow commands?
• Which factor is a primary consideration for ICU admission?
• Chart review is defined as what?
• The handgrip height should be aligned with which anatomical landmark?
• If forward balance cannot be recovered by the patient on stairs, what should you instruct the patient to do?
• Which airway device is used for long-term ventilation and is surgically placed via a neck stoma?
• The Timed Up and Go test primarily assesses which domains?
• Which statement accurately reflects PT management of central lines during mobility?
• What best describes critical illness neuromyopathy?
• Which statement correctly describes the quad cane relative to the single point cane?
• Awakening criteria require that the patient can respond to how many commands?
• On the IMS, what does a score of 0 represent?
• Which statement is true about TTWB/TDWB compared with NWB?
• Which statement best reflects a safety practice for all lines during physical therapy?
• Chart review in PT planning helps determine which of the following?
• Which is a risk factor for ICU delirium?
• Which gait pattern allows partial weight bearing and uses bilateral AD?
• What is ECMO?
• Which of the following is a primary PT consideration when treating a patient on a ventilator?
• What is a fitting rule for axillary crutches?
• What is the primary purpose of the Berg Balance Test?
• Which statement correctly describes the Wound VAC and PT considerations?
• Which device provides the least support?
• Tinetti POMA assesses gait and balance; interpretation: lower scores indicate higher fall risk, with a threshold of less than 19 indicating high risk.
• For higher-function LTCH patients, which outcome measure is appropriate?
• Which complications should be monitored with PCA use?
• Which gait pattern uses a unilateral AD on the unaffected side and the sequence AD + affected LE -> Unaffected LE?
• What does the PFIT (Physical Function in the ICU Test) measure?
• Which tool is used to screen alertness and ability to follow commands in ICU patients?
• Low hemoglobin is commonly associated with which symptom?
• Which scale is used to evaluate muscle strength in LTCH?
• Which gait uses bilateral AD and the pattern AD -> Affected LE -> AD -> Unaffected LE?
• Which component is included in the ABCDEF Bundle for ICU treatments?
• Which factor is highlighted as a frequent ethical consideration for PTs in LTCH?
• Which of the following are characteristics of rehab settings?
• What is intubation and what are its common types?
• What does NWB stand for?
• In CAM-ICU, a score of 5 or higher indicates what?
• Which one is a benefit of early mobility specific to the ICU?
• If a backward fall on a stair cannot be stopped, what is the recommended action?
• Which gait pattern uses a unilateral AD on the unaffected side and follows the sequence AD -> Affected LE -> Unaffected LE?
• Per physical therapy guidelines, what platelet count range allows normal activity?
• A high white blood cell count is most indicative of which condition?
• Which device provides negative pressure wound therapy to promote granulation tissue?
• NOT commonly used LTCH outcome measure?
• During ambulation, which feature may allow speech for a patient with a tracheostomy?
• What is the purpose of the ICU Mobility Scale (IMS)?
• Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to ICU delirium?
• In a patient using an assistive device to ascend stairs, which limb should lead?
• Why is it important to avoid tension on a PICC line during PT?
• Which sign in integumentary assessment indicates infection or inflammation?
• During guarding a patient, which hand placement is described as correct?
• Which test measures functional mobility, dynamic balance, and fall risk?
• Hypoactive delirium is characterized by which description?
• What is the purpose of an intracranial pressure monitor and what PT considerations apply?
• Which of the following joint motions is included in the Gross Strength and ROM Screen before bed mobility?
• Which statement is NOT a PT consideration for G-Tube/PEG tubes?
• Which statement accurately describes ostomies in PT care?
• Why is chart review important in physical therapy practice?
• What determines transfer type?
• Which item is among the data typically considered during chart review?
• Which level of ICU care provides the highest level of intensive care including advanced life support?
• How should a urinary catheter bag be positioned during mobility?
• Which statement correctly describes the Tinetti POMA's purpose and interpretation?
• On stairs without a handrail, where should you stand while guarding?
• During gait training, which safety practice is recommended?
• In the 5x Sit-to-Stand test, what does a time greater than 16 seconds indicate?
• Which of the following is NOT a pulmonary complication of immobility?
• Which of the following is a risk factor for ICU-acquired weakness?
• What is the four-point gait sequence?
• Which of the following is a skin complication of immobility?
• What does WBAT mean?
• In the ABCDEF Bundle, what does the 'B' stand for?
• What is the primary purpose of the 30-second Sit-to-Stand test?
• Which statement best describes the purpose and PT considerations for a mechanical ventilator with an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy?
• Which of the following is a psychosocial complication of an ICU stay?
• In FSS-ICU, what do the endpoints 0 and 7 represent?
• Which of the following is an indication for physical therapy in the ICU?
• Which gait is faster and more natural, typically using bilateral devices, with the sequence AD + affected LE -> AD + unaffected LE?