Physical Therapy Aide Training Practice Test

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• Which stretch involves crossing one ankle over the opposite knee while lying on your back?
• Which exercise is abbreviated as SLS?
• Which exercise involves an isometric contraction of the quadriceps with the knee in extension to stabilize the knee?
• Which exercise involves side-to-side stepping with a resistance band around the thighs?
• Which description matches the shoulder isometric adduction exercise?
• Which stretch is performed by lying on the stomach and pulling the foot toward the buttocks using a strap?
• Which exercise is described as seated with a towel, drawing it toward you with your toes while keeping the heel on the floor?
• Where is the body positioned for the pec stretch on a half-foam roller?
• The supine hip flexor stretch with a strap primarily targets which muscle group?
• Which exercise is performed by placing a towel roll between the elbow and rib cage during rotation?
• Which option correctly identifies Prone Extension from the listed movements?
• In the Supine Elbow Tricep Extension, what should remain in position while the elbow moves?
• What is the purpose of chin retraction during the cervical rotation exercise?
• Which description matches resisted dorsiflexion using an elastic band anchored to a door?
• Which stretch is performed with the knee held by the opposite hand and drawn up and over toward the opposite shoulder?
• What is a key instruction during the internal rotation stretch with a strap?
• Which unit is used for very short durations like a few seconds?
• In the levator scap stretch, which direction should the head be turned?
• In doorway stretches, which statement correctly describes how the stretch is controlled?
• Which of the following is the third step in the cervical rotation with a beach ball exercise?
• In the hamstring stretch described, how should the knee be positioned during the stretch?
• Which exercise involves rising up on the toes to lift the heels off the ground?
• Which statement defines Single Leg Stance (SLS)?
• Which sequence describes front step-ups correctly?
• Which stretch is performed in a standing position and targets the quadriceps?
• Which exercise uses a box as a surface to sit on before standing, as described?
• Which description matches resisted ankle eversion?
• Which action is described by the shoulder adduction exercise?
• In front step-ups, which leg leads on the step-down?
• Which statement best describes the starting position for Bird Dips?
• In the sleeper stretch, which describes how the inward stretch is achieved?
• Which exercise is performed lying face down with the knee straight and the leg raised off the ground?
• What characterizes REIS (repeated extension in standing) technique?
• Which exercise is lying on your side, slowly raising the bottom leg toward the ceiling while the top leg remains bent with the foot on the ground?
• In the upper trapezius stretch, which direction should the head be bent?
• For external rotation sidelying, which setup is described?
• Which exercise involves picking up marbles or small items with the toes and transferring them to a cup?
• Which description matches the shoulder isometric abduction exercise?
• Which device is used to perform upper-body cardio by pedaling with arms?
• Which unit denotes a period of 60 seconds?
• Which exercise involves lifting a straight leg while the knee stays extended?
• Which statement describes the shoulder isometric internal rotation exercise performed with a bent elbow?
• In prone Ts, which statement is correct?
• Which action is described as part of performing Bird Dips?
• For Front Plank on forearms, where should the elbows be and how should the hips behave?
• Which exercise focuses on hip abduction performed with the top leg raised sideways while keeping the knee straight?
• In which exercise is the heel kept in contact with the floor during the movement?
• Which term describes increasing the angle between two bones at a joint?
• In prone extension, which description matches the exercise?
• Which description matches the shoulder isometric flexion exercise?
• What does the term Retro mean?
• In air squats, how should the feet be positioned?
• During S/L shoulder abduction, how is the arm moved?
• In Bird Dips, what should be maintained to protect form?
• What is the hold time pattern for the side lying thoracic ext/rot stretch?
• In CCRS (ball on wall), which cue describes the exercise?
• Which sequence describes proper technique for Rows with Theraband?
• Which exercise involves pulling the shoulder blades down and back and then drawing the elbows toward the body?
• In prone Ys, which motion is described?
• Which exercise is described as foam roll under knee kicking?
• What does the isometric arch/arch lift involve?
• Which stretch is performed supine with a strap around the foot and a belt around the shoulder to stretch the front of the thigh?
• Which exercise is the Straight Leg Raise?
• Which SLR variation involves raising the leg with the toes pointed outward?
• In the forearm pronation exercise, which movement is described first?
• Which statement describes the Shoulder Extension with Theraband exercise?
• Which description correctly outlines the technique for the single leg bridge?
• What describes the POE (prone on elbows) exercise?
• In air squats, where should the weight be primarily placed?
• Which stretch uses a belt around the foot while lying on the back and brings the leg across the midline to stretch the outer thigh?
• Which electrode montage uses four pads arranged in a cross pattern?
• Which cue describes alternating contraction and relaxation of a muscle during neuromuscular reeducation?
• During the T stretch on a half-foam roller, which movement increases the chest stretch?
• Which statement describes the Bicep Curls exercise?
• Clock Reach sequence describes which order of reaches?
• Which exercise is described as windshield wipers performed by lying on the back with knees bent and moving the knees side to side?
• During a Long Arc Quad (LAQ), what is the starting position of the knee?
• Which description defines High Knee SLS?
• Which muscle, commonly targeted in shoulder elevation movements, is labeled upper trap?
• What best describes prone rows?
• Which description matches resisted plantar flexion?
• In a half kneel hip flexor stretch, what is the starting body position?
• For the hip extension exercise, how is the resistance applied?
• Which option describes resisted plantar flexion with a loop around the foot?
• Which exercise is performed lying on the side with the top leg raised to the side, knee straight, and toes pointed forward?
• Which description describes the putty grip exercise?
• Which bench position involves the body on a bench that is angled upward from horizontal?
• Which montage uses four electrodes in a cross pattern and is distinct from simple two-pad setups?
• Which option describes the finger ladder exercise?
• Which statement best describes standing toe raises?
• What is the Pistols squat movement as described?
• In the Short Arc Quad (SAQ) exercise, what is placed under the knee to facilitate the movement?
• Which statement describes the doorway stretch-low position?
• During the TKE exercise, how do you resist against the band?
• Which description matches the shoulder isometric extension exercise?
• In seated thoracic extension, where is the foam roll placed?
• Hip abduction involves moving the leg in which direction?
• During the cervical retractions in supine, which chin position should be maintained?
• Modified pistols differ from standard pistols in what way?
• During the piriformis stretch (figure four), which area is primarily felt?
• In the wrist extension exercise, how is the forearm positioned?
• During air squats, how should the buttocks move as you descend?
• In a Tricep Extension using a resistance band, how should the elbows move?
• During Donkey Kicks, what is the knee angle and the motion?
• In Donkey Kicks, what is the knee angle and the primary hip movement?
• Which exercise uses a free weight while lying on the back to extend the elbow?
• During hip flexion, where is the leg moved?
• For knee alignment in air squats, how should the knees track?
• What does TKE stand for in knee exercises?
• Which term describes bending a joint, decreasing the angle?
• In the doorway stretch, which indicates how to position the front knee to maximize the stretch?
• Which movement describes ankle inversion?
• Which exercise can be performed on a table or stability ball?
• How is the seated calf stretch with strap performed?
• Which statement best describes standing heel raises?
• LAT amb stands for which gait pattern?
• Which statement describes the Wrist Flexion and Extension Stretch (WF/WE S) performed with the elbow kept straight?
• How is seated thoracic extension performed?
• What does the ball roll out stretch involve?
• What is the overall purpose of the REIS movement?
• What is the starting position and action for heel slides with strap?
• Which stretch involves drawing a knee toward the chest while the other leg remains straight on the ground?
• During the sleeper stretch, which setup best positions the body?
• During external rotation sidelying, what is the allowed range of motion?
• In hip adduction, what is the movement of the leg?
• What is the key technique cue in box squats?
• Which description matches the shoulder isometric internal rotation exercise?
• Premodulated current is typically delivered using which configuration?
• Where would you start to perform resisted dorsiflexion?
• Which stretch involves lying face down and curling the knee up toward the body with a strap around the foot?
• Which term is represented by a check mark?
• Which exercise involves rotating the lower trunk?
• How is a prone press-up performed?
• Which statement correctly describes the standing ITB stretch?
• Which description matches ankle inversion?
• In seated thoracic extension, how many levels should be addressed and where do they lie?
• In IFC, which configuration describes four electrodes used to create crossing currents?
• Which description best matches a mid back stretch?
• Which exercise uses an elastic band around the knees while lying on your back and pulling the knees apart?
• Which instruction is given for Front Plank in terms of toes and hip position?
• In supine shoulder flexion, which description best matches the technique?
• Which exercise variation involves raising a straight leg with the toes pointed outward?
• Which description describes forearm pronation with a small weight?
• Which description describes the supination and pronation exercise using a small weight?
• Which exercise has you start with the arms extended in front and then move the hands toward the sides while keeping the arms straight?
• LAT amb is a gait pattern that moves the limb away from midline; what is the full term?
• Which exercise involves lifting your hips off the floor to create a bridge with the knees bent?
• Which of the following best describes the setup for the bent over tricep extension?
• What is the cue for the prone Ys exercise?
• Which of the following describes proper Front Plank (forearms) form?
• Which stretch uses a strap around the foot to raise the leg for a stretch to the back of the leg?
• Which CCRS-related description correctly matches the exercise?
• Which exercise involves lying on your back with your knees bent, tightening the lower abdominals and glutes, then lifting your buttocks off the floor to create a bridge?
• Which steps describe the levator scap stretch?
• Which quadriceps exercise involves a long arc movement kicked off the table?
• What does UT stand for in PT modalities?
• During the Wrist Flexion and Extension Stretch, which elbow position should be maintained?
• Lateral Ambulation with a resistance band is performed how?
• Which exercise uses an arm bike?
• Which exercise requires keeping the pelvis from rocking to maintain alignment?
• What is a key cue when performing the internal rotation stretch with a strap?
• What does ITB stand for in knee and leg anatomy?
• Which body part should not move during the TKE exercise?
• Which exercise requires keeping the opposite knee bent while raising a straight leg from supine?
• Which exercise requires standing on one leg and bringing the opposite knee to hip level?
• The described stretch primarily targets which muscle?
• Which exercise corresponds to Short Arc Quad (SAQ)?
• Which exercise involves placing several marbles, dice, or other small items on the floor and picking them up with your toes to place into a cup or bowl?
• Which electrical stimulation modality uses four electrodes arranged to cross and create interference patterns?
• Which description describes the wrist flexion exercise with a small free weight?
• Which exercise uses a rolled towel, ball, or pillow between the knees and you press them together?
• How is side lying thoracic ext/rot performed?
• For Theraband Internal Shoulder Rotation, what is the correct starting position of the elbow?
• For External Rotation with Theraband, which setup is correct?
• Which term is paired with the symbol '/' in the material?
• In the supination and pronation exercise, where is the forearm positioned?
• Which unit is used to measure durations such as brief therapy intervals in seconds?