Set A

Question 1

Paranoia

Answer 1

The delusional feeling that people are out to get you.

Question 2

Which muscle does NOT flex the hand at the wrist joint?

Answer 2

Pronator teres

Question 3

The following factors must be considered in the application of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to assist patients after spinal cord injuries, EXCEPT the:

Answer 3

strength of the muscle in the paralyzed limbs.

Question 4

A therapist checks the water temperature of the hot pack machine after several client’s report the heat being very strong. Which of the following temperatures is acceptable?

Answer 4

71 degrees Celsius

Question 5

Which of the following nerves is NOT a true peripheral nerve, but an evaginated fiber tract of the diencephalon?

Answer 5

Optic

Question 6

In a C5 lesion, the following may be expected of the client EXCEPT ____.

Answer 6

can assist with limited transfers due to involved musculature

Question 7

A therapist performs palpation as part of a respiratory assessment with the patient in standing. Which structure would be most appropriate to assess with the therapist positions behind the patient?

Answer 7

lower lobes

Question 8

A therapist administers ultrasound over a client’s anterior thigh. After one minute of treatment, the client reports feeling a slight burning sensation under the sound head. The therapist’s most appropriate action is to:

Answer 8

Temporarily discontinue treatment and examine the amount of coupling.

Question 9

Fracture of the second lumbar vertebra will involve which spinal cord segment?

Answer 9

L4

Question 10

The avascular stage is the ____ stage of the Legg Calves Perthes.

Answer 10

Second

Question 11

Which of the following is a beneficial effect of cryotherapy?

Answer 11

Analgesia

Question 12

This lifting or stooping technique reduces the stress on both the back and the knees. The feet are positioned shoulder width apart with one foot slightly in front of the other. One hand is placed on the forward thigh or a fixed object as the knees and hips are bent and then lower himself to pick up the item. The lift is completed by pushing off with the supporting hand as he stands up.

Answer 12

Partial squat lift with support

Question 13

Which of the following statements describe the temporomandibular joint?

Answer 13

II, III and IV

Question 14

________ is characterized by an inability to sustain a body part or parts in one position, often the distal limbs, and the movements are slow and fluid.

Answer 14

Athetosis

Question 15

Which of the following statements describe the supraspinatus? It _____________.

Answer 15

I and IV

Question 16

Craniosacral therapy is an evaluation and treatment approach that assume the presence of craniosacral motion to be as follows EXCEPT it is ______.

Answer 16

a physiological motion because it is unconscious and voluntary.

Question 17

What promotes water reabsorption from the collecting ducts of the kidneys?

Answer 17

Arginine Vasopressin

Question 18

Theoretical relationships are established between the primary concept to be measures and one or more other concepts in this type of validity.

Answer 18

Construct

Question 19

In contrast to a nerve action potential, a muscle action potential has a ____.

Answer 19

more negative resting membrane potential

Question 20

Which of the following findings suggest a congenital hip dislocation in a newborn child?

Answer 20

II and III

Question 21

Which of the following muscles will be affected in a Tunnel of Guyon compression neuropathy?

Answer 21

I and III

Question 22

Delayed union is a fracture complication wherein callus formation is retarted, so the fracture fails to mend within the normal healing time. Factors contributing to this complication include the following EXCEPT _____.

Answer 22

Vitamin E deficiency

Question 23

A therapist attempts to schedule a client for an additional therapy session after completing the initial examination. The physician referral indicates the client is to be seen two times a week. The therapist suggests several possible times to the client, but the client insists she can only come in on Wednesday at 4:30 pm. The therapist would like to accommodate the client, but already has two clients scheduled at that time. The most appropriate action is to _____.

Answer 23

Schedule the client with another therapist on Wednesday at 4:30 pm.

Question 24

Which of the following drugs is classified as an anticoagulant?

Answer 24

Warfarin

Question 25

From the frontal plane, the neck of the femur has an anterior angle of 13 to 15 degrees. An increase in this angle, a factor in in-toeing, is called _____.

Answer 25

anteversion.

Question 26

Which of the following statements correctly describe abduction of the arm at the shoulder?

Answer 26

I, III, IV, and V

Question 27

The airway branch where alveoli first appears is the _______.

Answer 27

respiratory bronchioles

Question 28

While there are eight nerves that exit the cervical spine, there are only seven cervical vertebrae Where does the first thoracic nerve exit?

Answer 28

Below the first thoracic vertebra

Question 29

Dyspnea, a symptom of cardiac dysfunction may be described as follows, except it ________

Answer 29

is associated with heart failure or myocardial ischemia, and also with hypotension.

Question 30

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of the knee joint?

Answer 30

Requires co-contraction of front and back muscles to support the body weight in the erect position.

Question 31

Increased curvature of the spine in an anterior direction is termed ___.

Answer 31

lordosis

Question 32

A therapist reviews a technical manual for an electrical stimulation unit. The manual discusses several inherent electrical terms such as voltage, current, and resistance. Which of the following terms is commonly used to express current?

Answer 32

ampere

Question 33

Gait patterns between young (20-40 y.o.) and old (60-80 y.o.) people differ in their gait performance as follows EXCEPT ________.

Answer 33

Stride time is shorter for the young than the old.

Question 34

A 78 year old male, one month status post open reduction and internal fixation of an intertrochanteric fracture is referred for physical therapy. The client has pain with active movement and decreased hip range of motion. The follow modalities are indicated EXCEPT:

Answer 34

shortwave diathermy

Question 35

While treating a patient with unilateral lower extremity weakness, the patient performs hip flexion in supine with the therapist assisting the patient complete the full range of motion. This is BEST described as ______ exercise.

Answer 35

active-assistive

Question 36

A therapist positions a client in sidelying and performs a talar tilt test. A positive talar test indicates:

Answer 36

calcaneofibular ligament injury.

Question 37

as ______ exercise.

Answer 37

A. active-assistive C. active-resistive B. passive-assistive D. resistive-assistive

Question 38

A therapist positions a client in sidelying and performs a talar tilt test. A positive talar test indicates:

Answer 38

A. deltoid ligament injury. B. excessive tibial torsion. C. ligamentous instability D. muscular instability E. calcaneofibular ligament injury.

Question 39

A therapist assesses the ligamentous integrity of a client’s knee by completing a series of special tests. The most accurate way to determine if the client’s ligamentous integrity is compromised is to:

Answer 39

A. Compare the ligamentous laxity to other clients in the clinic without knee pathology. B. Compare the ligamentous laxity in the involved knee to the uninvolved knee. C. Compare the millimeters of ligamentous laxity to established norms. D. Instruct the referring physician to order radiographs.

Question 40

A therapist records the vital signs of individuals at a health and wellness fair. Which age group should the therapist expect to have the highest resting pulse rate?

Answer 40

A. children D. infants B. adults E. women C. elderly

Question 41

The quadriceps muscle represents the ________ myotome.

Answer 41

A. L1 D.L3 B. L5 E.L4 C. L2

Question 42

Rupture of the ____ ligament allows excessive backward movement of the tibia on the femur.

Answer 42

A. Posterior Cruciate C. Lateral Collateral B. Medial Collateral D. Anterior Cruciate

Question 43

The following conditions are contraindications to aquatic therapy EXCEPT:

Answer 43

A. Raynaud’s Disease. C. infectious disease. B. fever. D. urinary tract infection.

Question 44

The modified-modified Schober technique is used in assessing lumbar range of motion.

Answer 44

A. using a tape measure held directly over the spine between points 10 cm above the lumbosacral junction with the patient in the neural standing position. B. using an inclinometer located on the first lumbar vertebra. C. using a double inclinometer wherein one is placed on the sacrum and the other on the first lumbar vertebra. D. using two landmarks: a line intersecting the line connecting the PSISs with the midline of the back and mark drawn 15 cm superiorly. E. by marking a point 5 cm below and 10 cm superior to the lumbosacral junction.

Question 45

During wrist flexion at what joint (s) does the motion occur?

Answer 45

A. Midcarpal joint only B. Majority at the radiocarpal joint with some motion at the midcarpal joint. C. Majority at the midcarpal joint with some motion at the radiocarpal joint. D. Radiocarpal joint only

Question 46

This nerve innervates the Rhomboids.

Answer 46

A. Nerve to Rhomboids D. Dorsal Scapular B. Suprascapular E. Medial Pectoral C. Lenticulostriate

Question 47

When a patient can pronate and supinate his affected forearm with the elbow extended, he is Brunnstrom’s development stage ____.

Answer 47

A. 5 D. 4 B. 2 E. 1 C. 3

Question 48

At the anterior clinoid process, the internal carotid artery gives off this tiny, but vitally important arterial branch.

Answer 48

A. Superior Thyroid D. Ophthalmic B. Anterior Cerebral E. Middle Cerebral C. Lenticulostriate

Question 49

Chiasmal lesions could result in the following visual field defects EXCEPT:

Answer 49

A. Chiasmal lesion produces bitemporal hemianopsia. B. Lesion of the right optic tract results in right homonymous hemianopsia. C. Lesion involving both the optic nerve and the chiasm produces ipsilateral blindness. D. Transection of the optic nerve results in ipsilateral monocular blindness. E. A temporal field defect in the other eye is a result of a lesion involving both optic nerves.

Question 50

The pulmonary artery leaves the heart via the ________.

Answer 50

A. right auricle C. right ventricle B. left ventricle D. left auricle

Question 51

A therapist positions a client in prone with the knee flexed to 70 degrees prior to completing a manual muscle test of the hamstrings. To isolate the biceps femoris the therapist should:

Answer 51

A. Place the thigh in slight medial rotation and the leg in slight medial rotation on the thigh. B. Position the knee in 120 degrees of flexion C. Place the thigh in slight lateral rotation and the leg in slight lateral rotation on the thigh. D. Position the knee in 100 degrees of flexion.

Question 52

The following statements describe elbow joint range of motion EXCEPT:

Answer 52

A. Flexion and extension originate primarily at the humeroulnar and humeroradial joints. B. involves the movements of elbow flexion and extension, forearm supination and pronation. C. The subject may sit but not stand during the AROM test with the examiner at his side but not directly in front. D. The radial head revolves at its articulation with the capitellum during supination and pronation. E. Supination and pronation occurs at the radioulnar articulations at the elbow and wrist.