TEST BANK
O'Sullivan and Schmitz's Physical Rehabilitation
George D. Fulk, and Kevin K. Chui
8th Edition
,Table of Contents
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 1
Chapter 01 Clinical Decision Making 1
Chapter 02 Examination of Vital Signs 3
Chapter 03 Examination of Sensory Function 5
Chapter 04 Musculoskeletal Examination 7
Chapter 05 Examination of Motor Function: Motor Control and Motor Learning 9
Chapter 06 Examination of Coordination and Balance 10
Chapter 07 Examination of Gait 12
Chapter 08 Examination of Function 14
Chapter 09 Examination of the Environment 16
Chapter 10 Strategies to Improve Motor Function 18
Chapter 11 Strategies to Improve Locomotor Function 19
Chapter 12 Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction 21
Chapter 13 Heart Disease 23
Chapter 14 Vascular Disease, Lymphedema, and Integumentary Disorders 25
Chapter 15 Stroke 27
Chapter 16 Multiple Sclerosis 29
Chapter 17 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 31
Chapter 18 Parkinson's Disease 32
Chapter 19 Traumatic Brain Injury 33
Chapter 20 Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury 35
Chapter 21 Vestibular Disorders 37
Chapter 22 Amputation 39
Chapter 23 Arthritis 41
Chapter 24 Burns 43
Chapter 25 Chronic Pain 45
Chapter 26 Psychosocial Issues in Physical Rehabilitation 47
Chapter 27 Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction 49
Chapter 28 Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language 50
Chapter 29 Promoting Health and Wellness 51
Chapter 30 Orthotics 53
Chapter 31 Prosthetics 54
Chapter 32 Seating and Wheeled Mobility 55
Physical Therapist (PT) 57
Chapter 01 Clinical Decision Making 57
Chapter 02 Examination of Vital Signs 59
Chapter 03 Examination of Sensory Function 61
Chapter 04 Musculoskeletal Examination 63
Chapter 05 Examination of Motor Function: Motor Control and Motor Learning 66
Chapter 06 Examination of Coordination and Balance 68
Chapter 07 Examination of Gait 70
,Chapter 08 Examination of Function 73
Chapter 09 Examination of the Environment 75
Chapter 10 Strategies to Improve Motor Function 77
Chapter 11 Strategies to Improve Locomotor Function 80
Chapter 12 Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction 83
Chapter 13 Heart Disease 86
Chapter 14 Vascular Disease, Lymphedema, and Integumentary Disorders 89
Chapter 15 Stroke 91
Chapter 16 Multiple Sclerosis 95
Chapter 17 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 97
Chapter 18 Parkinson's Disease 99
Chapter 19 Traumatic Brain Injury 102
Chapter 20 Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury 105
Chapter 21 Vestibular Disorders 109
Chapter 22 Amputation 112
Chapter 23 Arthritis 114
Chapter 24 Burns 117
Chapter 25 Chronic Pain 120
Chapter 26 Psychosocial Issues in Physical Rehabilitation 122
Chapter 27 Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction 124
Chapter 28 Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language 127
Chapter 29 Promoting Health and Wellness 129
Chapter 30 Orthotics 132
Chapter 31 Prosthetics 134
Chapter 32 Seating and Wheeled Mobility 136
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Test Bank - O'Sullivan and Schmitz's Physical Rehabilitation, 8th Edition (Fulk, 2024)
Chapter 1 - PTA: Clinical Decision Making
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The physical therapist in your facility asks you to assist with discharge planning for your
patient. Which of the following is NOT appropriate for the PTA to complete?
A. The discharge prognosis
B. Instruction in a home exercise program
C. Patient and family education
D. Ordering of recommended equipment
ANS: A
Note: This concept is not specifically stated in the text, however, it is a basic PTA scope of
practice question that speaks to clinical decision making.
PTS: 1
2. A patient who has Parkinson’s disease is currently unable to do an independent transfer.
Using disablement terminology, this is an example of which of the following?
A. Health condition
B. Impairment
C. Activity limitation
D. Participation restriction
ANS: C PTS: 1
3. Which of the following statements best describes the “art of clinical practice”?
A. The PTA focuses on the task at hand to be sure he or she will stay on schedule.
B. The PTA carefully documents his or her patient’s activities in the pool.
C. The PTA adjusts his or her input (e.g., verbal and manual) in response to the
patient.
D. The PTA carefully follows the clinic procedures for doing an ultraviolet treatment.
ANS: C PTS: 1
4. The BEST patient-centered approach for patient compliance is which of the following?
A. The PTA asks questions, providing options, and the patient selects one choice.
B. The PTA provides a recommendation and asks for agreement.
C. The PTA lists the sequence for treatment.
D. The PTA directs the treatment but asks the patient to put into words what was
selected.
ANS: A PTS: 1
5. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding documentation in a PT clinic?
A. Serves as a record for patient care
B. Written as a communication tool between patient/client and therapist
C. May be used for policy or research purposes
D. Utilizes current medical coding based on Medicare guidelines
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ANS: B PTS: 1
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Test Bank - O'Sullivan and Schmitz's Physical Rehabilitation, 8th Edition (Fulk, 2024)
Chapter 2 - PTA: Examination of Vital Signs
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Patient-related instruction regarding maintenance of blood pressure for health promotion
should ideally focus on all of the following EXCEPT
A. Gender
B. Diet
C. Physical activity level
D. Stress response
ANS: A PTS: 1
2. Skin color should be noted during examination of vital signs. The term cyanosis infers
which of the following?
A. Bleeding under the skin, bruising
B. Yellow-orange hue of the skin, which infers possible liver involvement
C. Bluish-gray discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
D. Reddened area of the skin caused by increased blood flow
ANS: C PTS: 1
3. You are treating a hospital patient following a femoral–popliteal bypass surgery (behind the
knee) to improve circulation. As a part of your routine assessment, you would monitor pulse
at which of the following peripheral sites?
A. Temporal
B. Carotid
C. Pedal
D. Brachial
ANS: C PTS: 1
4. You are entering a room to work with a patient as the CNA is finishing taking vital signs
and a pulse oximetry reading. Which of the following oximetry readings would trigger a
consultation with the PT prior to beginning your exercise session with the patient?
A. 94
B. 90
C. 85
D. 82
ANS: B PTS: 1
5. A normal blood pressure for adults is
A. 140/90 mm Hg
B. 115/75 mm Hg
C. 160/100 mm Hg
D. 95/70 mm Hg
ANS: B PTS: 1
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O'Sullivan and Schmitz's Physical Rehabilitation
George D. Fulk, and Kevin K. Chui
8th Edition
,Table of Contents
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 1
Chapter 01 Clinical Decision Making 1
Chapter 02 Examination of Vital Signs 3
Chapter 03 Examination of Sensory Function 5
Chapter 04 Musculoskeletal Examination 7
Chapter 05 Examination of Motor Function: Motor Control and Motor Learning 9
Chapter 06 Examination of Coordination and Balance 10
Chapter 07 Examination of Gait 12
Chapter 08 Examination of Function 14
Chapter 09 Examination of the Environment 16
Chapter 10 Strategies to Improve Motor Function 18
Chapter 11 Strategies to Improve Locomotor Function 19
Chapter 12 Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction 21
Chapter 13 Heart Disease 23
Chapter 14 Vascular Disease, Lymphedema, and Integumentary Disorders 25
Chapter 15 Stroke 27
Chapter 16 Multiple Sclerosis 29
Chapter 17 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 31
Chapter 18 Parkinson's Disease 32
Chapter 19 Traumatic Brain Injury 33
Chapter 20 Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury 35
Chapter 21 Vestibular Disorders 37
Chapter 22 Amputation 39
Chapter 23 Arthritis 41
Chapter 24 Burns 43
Chapter 25 Chronic Pain 45
Chapter 26 Psychosocial Issues in Physical Rehabilitation 47
Chapter 27 Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction 49
Chapter 28 Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language 50
Chapter 29 Promoting Health and Wellness 51
Chapter 30 Orthotics 53
Chapter 31 Prosthetics 54
Chapter 32 Seating and Wheeled Mobility 55
Physical Therapist (PT) 57
Chapter 01 Clinical Decision Making 57
Chapter 02 Examination of Vital Signs 59
Chapter 03 Examination of Sensory Function 61
Chapter 04 Musculoskeletal Examination 63
Chapter 05 Examination of Motor Function: Motor Control and Motor Learning 66
Chapter 06 Examination of Coordination and Balance 68
Chapter 07 Examination of Gait 70
,Chapter 08 Examination of Function 73
Chapter 09 Examination of the Environment 75
Chapter 10 Strategies to Improve Motor Function 77
Chapter 11 Strategies to Improve Locomotor Function 80
Chapter 12 Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction 83
Chapter 13 Heart Disease 86
Chapter 14 Vascular Disease, Lymphedema, and Integumentary Disorders 89
Chapter 15 Stroke 91
Chapter 16 Multiple Sclerosis 95
Chapter 17 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 97
Chapter 18 Parkinson's Disease 99
Chapter 19 Traumatic Brain Injury 102
Chapter 20 Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury 105
Chapter 21 Vestibular Disorders 109
Chapter 22 Amputation 112
Chapter 23 Arthritis 114
Chapter 24 Burns 117
Chapter 25 Chronic Pain 120
Chapter 26 Psychosocial Issues in Physical Rehabilitation 122
Chapter 27 Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction 124
Chapter 28 Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language 127
Chapter 29 Promoting Health and Wellness 129
Chapter 30 Orthotics 132
Chapter 31 Prosthetics 134
Chapter 32 Seating and Wheeled Mobility 136
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Test Bank - O'Sullivan and Schmitz's Physical Rehabilitation, 8th Edition (Fulk, 2024)
Chapter 1 - PTA: Clinical Decision Making
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The physical therapist in your facility asks you to assist with discharge planning for your
patient. Which of the following is NOT appropriate for the PTA to complete?
A. The discharge prognosis
B. Instruction in a home exercise program
C. Patient and family education
D. Ordering of recommended equipment
ANS: A
Note: This concept is not specifically stated in the text, however, it is a basic PTA scope of
practice question that speaks to clinical decision making.
PTS: 1
2. A patient who has Parkinson’s disease is currently unable to do an independent transfer.
Using disablement terminology, this is an example of which of the following?
A. Health condition
B. Impairment
C. Activity limitation
D. Participation restriction
ANS: C PTS: 1
3. Which of the following statements best describes the “art of clinical practice”?
A. The PTA focuses on the task at hand to be sure he or she will stay on schedule.
B. The PTA carefully documents his or her patient’s activities in the pool.
C. The PTA adjusts his or her input (e.g., verbal and manual) in response to the
patient.
D. The PTA carefully follows the clinic procedures for doing an ultraviolet treatment.
ANS: C PTS: 1
4. The BEST patient-centered approach for patient compliance is which of the following?
A. The PTA asks questions, providing options, and the patient selects one choice.
B. The PTA provides a recommendation and asks for agreement.
C. The PTA lists the sequence for treatment.
D. The PTA directs the treatment but asks the patient to put into words what was
selected.
ANS: A PTS: 1
5. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding documentation in a PT clinic?
A. Serves as a record for patient care
B. Written as a communication tool between patient/client and therapist
C. May be used for policy or research purposes
D. Utilizes current medical coding based on Medicare guidelines
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ANS: B PTS: 1
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Test Bank - O'Sullivan and Schmitz's Physical Rehabilitation, 8th Edition (Fulk, 2024)
Chapter 2 - PTA: Examination of Vital Signs
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Patient-related instruction regarding maintenance of blood pressure for health promotion
should ideally focus on all of the following EXCEPT
A. Gender
B. Diet
C. Physical activity level
D. Stress response
ANS: A PTS: 1
2. Skin color should be noted during examination of vital signs. The term cyanosis infers
which of the following?
A. Bleeding under the skin, bruising
B. Yellow-orange hue of the skin, which infers possible liver involvement
C. Bluish-gray discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
D. Reddened area of the skin caused by increased blood flow
ANS: C PTS: 1
3. You are treating a hospital patient following a femoral–popliteal bypass surgery (behind the
knee) to improve circulation. As a part of your routine assessment, you would monitor pulse
at which of the following peripheral sites?
A. Temporal
B. Carotid
C. Pedal
D. Brachial
ANS: C PTS: 1
4. You are entering a room to work with a patient as the CNA is finishing taking vital signs
and a pulse oximetry reading. Which of the following oximetry readings would trigger a
consultation with the PT prior to beginning your exercise session with the patient?
A. 94
B. 90
C. 85
D. 82
ANS: B PTS: 1
5. A normal blood pressure for adults is
A. 140/90 mm Hg
B. 115/75 mm Hg
C. 160/100 mm Hg
D. 95/70 mm Hg
ANS: B PTS: 1
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