Licensing Exam Questions for Traction
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- Q 1/6Score 0A PTA is applying mechanical traction to a patient who is having pain as a result of a nerve root being compressed as it exits the intervertebral foramen. The assistant knows from this information alone that positioning the spine in which of the following positions would be most beneficial for this patient?29The involved spinal area positioned in extensionThe involved spinal area positioned in flexionThe spinal area should be positioned in the same manner as that of a patient who needs maximum separation of the disk spaceThe involved spinal area positioned in neutral
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- Q1A PTA is applying mechanical traction to a patient who is having pain as a result of a nerve root being compressed as it exits the intervertebral foramen. The assistant knows from this information alone that positioning the spine in which of the following positions would be most beneficial for this patient?The involved spinal area positioned in extensionThe involved spinal area positioned in flexionThe spinal area should be positioned in the same manner as that of a patient who needs maximum separation of the disk spaceThe involved spinal area positioned in neutral60s
- Q2A supervising physical therapist instructs a PTA to begin continuous lumbar traction on a 62-year-old woman who weighs 147 pounds. This particular patient has a diagnosis of L2 disc herniation. Through conversation with the patient, the assistant learns that she has a history of rheumatoid arthritis. What is the best course of action by the assistant?Follow the treatment plan set by the physical therapistApply intermittent traction instead of continuous tractionUse continuous traction with the weight setting at 110 poundsConsult with the supervising physical therapist because rheumatoid arthritis is a contraindication60s
- Q3A supervising physical therapist has suggested mechanical lumbar traction to treat a patient with a diagnosis of lumbar disc disease. The PTA will place the patient on traction. Which of the following is an incorrect procedure for initial setup of lumbar traction if the patient is in the supine position?The pelvic belt and thoracic pads should slightly overlapThe thoracic pads should lie on the anterior/superior chest wallThe bottom of the thoracic pads should be inferior to the umbilicusThe top of the pelvic belt should come to the umbilicus60s
- Q4Which of the following is the most important safety aspect of mechanical cervical traction?Making sure the duration of the on/off cycle is correctMaking sure the patient has a safety cut-off switch in his or her handMaking sure the poundage of traction is set correctlyMaking sure the angle of pull is appropriate60s
- Q5A PTA elects to use mechanical lumbar traction for a patient rehabilitating from a back injury. The therapeutic goals of the session include decreasing the patient’s muscle spasm. The MOST appropriate force based on the stated objective would be :15% of the body weight10% of the body weight50% of the body weight25% of the body weight60s
- Q6A PTA sets up a patient for mechanical traction to the lumbar spine. The treatment objective is to provide soft tissue stretch to surrounding muscles. Assuming the PTA uses a force equivalent to 25% of the patient’s body weight and the patient has tolerated treatment without difficulty on several other occasions, the MOST appropriate duration of treatment is :25 minutes5 minutes40 minutes10 minutes60s
