Title: Quiz 2 - The physical therapist assistant
Course: PHT 1200C Basic Patient Care > Section: Module 2

Q: A pillow should be placed under the patient s hips/abdomen while in the prone position if they:
- Cannot tolerate lumber flexion
- Cannot tolerate thoracic flexion
- Cannot tolerate lumbar extension
- Cannot tolerate cervical extension
A: Cannot tolerate lumbar extension

Q: At what times should one be concerned with positioning:
- Before treatment
- During treatment
- At the conclusion of treatment
- All of the above are correct
A: All of the above are correct

Q: Considerations for a patient who is in the same position for too long include:
- Skin breakdown
- Contractures
- Constipation
- A and B only
- All of the above
A: A and B only

Q: If a patient is not properly positioned in sidelying, which of the following muscle groups could potentially develop contractures:
- Hip adductors and internal rotators
- Hip abductors and external rotators
- Neck flexors
- Neck extensors
A: Hip adductors and internal rotators

Q: Common causes of back problems from lifting include all of the following except:
- Faulty posture
- Improper use of body mechanics
- Poor fitness level
- Increased flexibility
A: Increased flexibility

Q: Frequent changes in position should occur with patients with what condition(s):
- Paralysis
- Decreased sensation
- Elderly
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: If an individual is wearing a back belt there is no need to worry about using proper body mechanics during lifting:
- true
- false
A: false

Q: In the supine position, a pillow placed under the patient s knees is intended to:
- Relieve lumbar lordosis and promote comfort
- Promote lumber lordosis and promote comfort
- Make the patient comfortable for no other specific reason
- None of the above
A: Relieve lumbar lordosis and promote comfort

Q: Lifting principles focus on the position of what segment of the spine:
- Cervical spine
- Thoracic spine
- Lumbar spine
- None of the above
A: Lumbar spine

Q: Principles of proper posture include all of the following except:
- Maintain normal anterior posterior curves of the spine
- Stand with your body erect
- Avoid sitting or standing in one position for long periods of time
- All of the above are principles of proper posture
A: All of the above are principles of proper posture

Q: Proper use of body mechanics is intended to do all of the following except:
- Promote and maintain endurance
- Promote effective, efficient, and safe movement
- Conserve energy
- Promote effective, efficient respiratory and cardiopulmonary function
A: Promote and maintain endurance

Q: The PTA is attempting to pick up a large, heavy object from the floor. This individual knows that their leg strength and arm strength are not as good as it could be. Considering that the person will need to use both upper extremities to pick up the object, which of the following lifting techniques would be the most efficient and safe method to complete the lift:
- Deep squat
- Power lift
- Half kneeling lift
- Stoop lift
A: Half kneeling lift

Q: The PTA is positioning a patient in the supine position to perform passive range of motion to the shoulder. Which of the following areas of the body would not need to be supported by a pillow or towel roll:
- The head
- The knees
- The lumbar spine
- The ankles
A: The lumbar spine

Q: The prone position is a good position for both AKA and BKA patients:
- true
- false
A: true

Q: When attempting to perform a lifting task, all of the following should be done except:
- Squat to lift an object below the level of your hips
- Move close to the object before you lift it
- Decrease your base of support
- Keep the lumbar curve in your back
A: Decrease your base of support

Q: When treating a patient with hemiplegia, prolonged positioning of the affected arm should be avoided in what position(s):
- Shoulder adduction
- Shoulder internal rotation
- Shoulder abduction
- A and B only
- All of the above
A: A and B only

Q: Which of the following best describes the proper body mechanics used during lifting:
- Wide base of support, long lever arms, and high center of gravity
- Wide base of support, short lever arm, low center of gravity
- Narrow base of support, short lever arm, low center of gravity
- Narrow base of support, long lever arm, high center of gravity
A: Wide base of support, short lever arm, low center of gravity

Q: Which of the following bony prominences would not be of concern when positioning a patient in the supine position:
- The patella
- The sacrum
- The scapula
- The heel
A: The patella

Q: Which of the following positions is least likely to contribute to hip flexion contractures:
- Sidelying
- Prone
- Supine
- Sitting
A: Prone

Q: You are walking through the clinic and you see a chart lying on the floor beside of the mat table. Which of the following would be the most appropriate technique to use to pick up the chart:
- One leg stance lift
- Deep squat
- Half kneeling lift
- Straight leg lift
A: One leg stance lift

Q: Your patient is bedridden. How often should the patient s position be changed:
- Every 2 hours or less
- Every 10 minutes
- Every 2.5 hours
- Three times per day for meals
A: Every 2 hours or less