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Physical Therapist Aide Practice Test

Check what you know about the physical therapist aide job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on physical therapist aide knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Hot packs need:
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Answer: Towel layers. Prevent burns.

Question 2 of 15PTAs are:
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Answer: Licensed assistants. Licensed.

Question 3 of 15If pain increases:
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Answer: Get the PT. Safety.

Question 4 of 15Clean tables:
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Answer: Between patients. Infection control.

Question 5 of 15A Theraband is:
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Answer: A resistance band. Exercise tool.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Therapy table.”
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Answer: Treatment table. Treatment table: Therapy table.

Question 7 of 15What does “Supervision” mean?
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Answer: Direct oversight.. Supervision: Direct oversight.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “List of exercises.”
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Answer: Exercise flow sheet. Exercise flow sheet: List of exercises.

Question 9 of 15What does “HIPAA” mean?
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Answer: Privacy law.. HIPAA: Privacy law.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Safety belt.”
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Answer: Gait belt. Gait belt: Safety belt.

Question 11 of 15What does “PTA” mean?
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Answer: Physical therapist assistant.. PTA: Physical therapist assistant.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Ice pack.”
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Answer: Cold pack. Cold pack: Ice pack.

Question 13 of 15What does “Disinfection” mean?
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Answer: Cleaning.. Disinfection: Cleaning.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Therapy plan.”
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Answer: Plan of care. Plan of care: Therapy plan.

Question 15 of 15What does “Theraband” mean?
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Answer: Resistance band.. Theraband: Resistance band.

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