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IRENE GOLD PT BOARDS FINAL EXAM
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What form of cryotherapy doesn't use conduction A. Cold pack B. Ice massage C. Cold baths D. Vapocoolant spray Correct Answer C. Cold baths Cryotherapy reduces muscle spasm by inhibiting A. Scar tissue formation B. Muscle spindle activity C. Cellular metab D. Ach production Correct Answer B. Muscle spindle activity Which of these is typically the last sensation felt w/cryotherapy application A. Intense cold B. Burning C. Aching D. Numbness Correct Answer D. Numbness Modulation of electrical current helps prevent ____ of muscle tissue
A. Adaptation B. Fatigue C. Recruitment D. Excitation Correct Answer A. Adaptation Which type of electrotherapy is most likely to slow atrophy of a denervated muscle A. TENS B. Microcurrent C. Interferential D. Low voltage Galvanic Correct Answer D. Low voltage galvanic What is a closed chain exercise? Correct Answer Where the hand or foot is fixed and cannot move pushup or squat What are the weak muscle of upper cross? Correct Answer Deep neck flexors Lower trapezius serratus anterior What are the tight/facilitated muscles of upper cross syndrome? Correct Answer Pectoralis Upper trap Levator scapula
A. Effleurage B. Tapotement C. Transverse friction D. Petrissage Correct Answer C. Transverse friction A contraindication for continuous traction is A. IVF encroachment B. Osteoporosis C. Scoliosis D. Spondylolisthesis Correct Answer B. Osteoporosis Which type of massage is most likely to provide muscle relaxation, pain reduction, & improved blood flow to musculature A. Effluerage B. Friction massage C. Tapotement D. Roulement Correct Answer C. Tapotement A cane should be used in the hand contralateral to the affected hip in order to: A. Aid in extension of affected leg B. Reduce abduction of the affected side C. Reduce abduction force of the unaffected side D. Prevent posterior lurch Correct Answer B. Reduce abduction force of the affected side Which class laser device poses the greatest hazard for eye & skin damage w/inappropriate use A. II B. IIIA
C. IIIb D. IV Correct Answer D. IV Which of these is not a physiological effect of cold lasers A. Muscle contraction B. Vasodilation C. Increased macrophage activity D. Increased collagen production Correct Answer A. Muscle contraction Which of the se muscles controls lateral pelvic tilt during the swinging of the opposite leg A. Glut max B. Piriformis C. Quads D. Hamstrings Correct Answer A. Glute max A posterior lurch of the trunk to initiate the swing phase is due to weakness of the hip _____ A. Adductors B. Abductors C. Flexors D. Extensors Correct Answer C. Flexors Scapular winging is the result of a/an ______ A. Weak serratus ant B. Overactive rhomboid C. Overactive trap D. Weak lat dorsi Correct Answer A. Weak serratus ant
What is the primary source of energy utilized during aerobic endurance exercise A. Protein B. Glucose C. Lipid D. Glycogen Correct Answer C. Lipid Endurance training & performance is improved when following a diet high in: A. Omega 3s B. Carbs C. Calories D. Proteins Correct Answer B. Carbs Which of these factors contributes to improvements in athletic performance & aerobic power from overload training specific muscle groups A. Decrease in overall mito concentration B. Increased microcirculation C. Accumulation of blood lactate D. Using a generalized, sub-maximal training regimen Correct Answer B. Increased microcirculation Eccentric muscle contractions require the muscle to: A. Contract w/o resitance B. Lengthen against resistance C. Shorten against resistance D. Contract w/resistance Correct Answer B. Lengthen against resistance
In which circumstance would plyometric training be the most benefit A. Training a pro football player B. Increasing balance of a geriatric pt C. Following hip replacement surgery D. Increasing proprioceptive input to an unstable joint Correct Answer A. Training a pro football player Which commonly used strength program relies on multi- set exercises targeting a variety of muscle groups w/minimal resistance A. Progressive resistance exercises B. Circuit training C. Isometric resistive training D. Compound training Correct Answer B. Circuit training Which of these is the neurophysiological principle of the contract-relax principle technique for muscle stretching A. Crossed extensor reflex B. Reciprocal inhibition C. Monosynaptic stretch reflex D. Polysynaptic innervations Correct Answer B. Reciprocral inhibition Neuromuscular coordination is primarily programmed in the ______ tract of the nervous system A. Sympathetic B. Extrapyramidal C. Spinothalamic D. Parasympathetic Correct Answer B. Extrapyramidal
Biceps curls used for rehab of the elbow are best described as a/an _____ exercise A. Isokinetic B. Open chain C. Closed chain D. Isometric Correct Answer B. Open chain Which muscles are activated to maintain posterior pelvic tilt A. Lower abdominals B. QL C. Quads D. Hip flexors Correct Answer A. Lower abs Which muscle is not emphasized in early rehab of shoulder impingement syndrome d/t its upward force on the humerus A. Supraspinatus B. Infraspinatus C. Deltoid D. Serratus ant Correct Answer A. Supraspinatus Which of these muscles is most important in the management of degernative osteoarthritis A. Gamellus B. Hamstrings C. Glute max D. Quads Correct Answer C. Glute max During the acute phase of shoulder impingement, what type of exercises are indicated
A. Isometric B. Isotonic C. Plyometric D. Variable resistance Correct Answer A. Isometric Which of these is the most appropriate rehab of diastasis recti A. Anchored full sit ups B. Modified squats C. Bilateral straight leg raises D. Head lift w/pelvic tilt Correct Answer D. Head lift w/pelvic tilt 40 yo man w/lat elbow pain; 4/10 while playing tennis & using screw driver. What passive modalities are most appropriate during the initial tx. (Choose 3) A. Cryotherapy B. High voltage pulsed stim C. Interferential current D. MWD E. Hydrocollator packs F. Continuous US G. IR lamp H. UV lamp Correct Answer A. Cryotherapy B. High voltage pulsed stim C. Interferential current 40 yo man w/lat elbow pain; 4/10 while playing tennis & using screw driver. Which of these are the most appropriate recs during the acute phase A. Stretching wrist into flexion
C. Closed-chain kinetic D. Open-chain kinetic Correct Answer D. Open-chain kinetic Which of these is not an appropriate exercise for lumbar facet syndrome A. Ab curls B. Knees to chest C. Ball superman D. Supine planks Correct Answer C. Ball superman Which of these is an absolute contraindication to cervical traction A. Chronic myofascitis B. Vertebral artery syndrome C. Acute muscle spasm D. Ankylosing spondylitis Correct Answer B. Vertebral artery syndrome What modality can produce therapeutic thermal, chemical & mechanical actions A. MWD B. Galvanism C. US D. Fluidotherapy Correct Answer C. US Which of these is safe to use over a joint w/a metallic implant A. High voltage therapy B. Continuous US C. MWD
D. SWD Correct Answer A. High-voltage therapy Denervated muscle is most effectively stimulated by which of these currents A. Square wave alternating B. Low-voltage direct C. Indirect biphasic pulsed D. Interferential Correct Answer B. Low-voltage direct Which exercise should be avoided during rehab of the supraspinatus in order to prevent impingement of suprahumeral tissues A. Full can B. Empty can C. Ball squeezing D. Forward punching Correct Answer B. Empty can Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome should include which of these A. Resisted wrist extension B. Military press C. Median nerve glides D. Pendulum exercises Correct Answer C. Median nerve glides Which of these is most appropriate for stretching the iliopsoas & rectus femoris A. Forward lunge B. Sitting toe touch C. Knee to chest D. Post pelvic tilt Correct Answer A. Forward lunge
positive. What is the best exercises for rehab Correct Answer 1. Stretch abdominals
- Stretch psoas
- Stretch glutes A 15 yo boy has pain below the knee & it is worse w/walking up & down stairs. THe physical exam revealed a problem at the tibial tuberosity. All orthos were negative on the knee. What is the case management Correct Answer 1. Chopat strap
- Cryotherapy
- Limit activity A 15 yo boy has pain below the knee & it is worse w/walking up & down stairs. THe physical exam revealed a problem at the tibial tuberosity. All orthos were negative on the knee. What is the proper way to handle this in the subacute phase Correct Answer 1. Stationary bike
- Swim exercises
- Stretch quads A 15 yo boy has pain below the knee & it is worse w/walking up & down stairs. THe physical exam revealed a problem at the tibial tuberosity. All orthos were negative on the knee. Once the pt is out of pain, which muscles should be rehabbed Correct Answer 1. Stretch hamstrings
- Strengthen rectus femoris
- Stretch rectus femoris The pt presents w/post pelvic tilt, which of th efollowing should be facilitated Correct Answer Quads
Which of the following muscles should be exercised in a mother following the birth of her baby Correct Answer Pelvic floor Which of the following muscles should be stretched to rehab pts w/TOS Correct Answer Pec minor Pt is in the standing position w/hands over head & palms to sky. Which muscles are being stretched Correct Answer Lat dorsi Which of the following muscles should be strengthening to correct anterior head carriage Correct Answer Deep neck flexors Which is a closed chain exercise Correct Answer Push ups Which is the best exercise to correct upper cross syndrome Correct Answer Seated rows Which type of exercise is weight lifting A. Isometric B. Isotonic C. Isokinetic Correct Answer B. Isotonic (eccentric & concentric together) Which type of exercise is done at a constant speed & different weights A. Isometric
Which is not a contraindication to lumbar traction Correct Answer RA Which is better to administer cryotherapy Correct Answer Moist towel When heat is desired, which of the following is the best modality to use on extremities Correct Answer Fluidotherapy Wat is the most common use of ultraviolet Correct Answer Hot quartz Which of the following has germicidal effects Correct Answer UV When evaluating muscle strength, the pt is able to take the joint into full ROM against gravity, with no resistance Correct Answer Grade 3/ What are the physiological effects of microcurrent and cold laser Correct Answer ATP production The greatest advantage to using cold laser is which of the following Correct Answer Promotes healing When using TENS to relieve pain, which of the following opiates is released Correct Answer Enorphins
Which of the following is a benefit of using premod interferential current Correct Answer You can only use 2 pads What is the benefit of using continuous passive movement after surgery Correct Answer Increase flexibility When using galvanic, what goes on the site of an acute injury Correct Answer Anode (positive) Special needs are to be taken when using galvanic to prevent Correct Answer Bursa What is the best level of pain control when utilizing TENS Correct Answer 0 - 15 How does electrical stim stimulate a muscle contraction Correct Answer Stimulates motor end plate Side bridge exercises are utilized to strengthen which of the following muscles: Correct Answer QL Deep heat modalities are contraindicated for: A. Scar tissue B. Chronic inflammation C. Infection D. Bone fractures Correct Answer C. Infection Paraffin provides which type of heat A. Dry superficial B. Moist superficial
