MSK QUIZZES - EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A patient demonstrates full and pain-free active and passive range of motion without
symptoms. Which of the following scan components should additionally be performed to
better assess motion?
~Resisted tests
~Combined motion
~Stress testing
~Neurological testing - Answers- Combined motion
During a scan, you note the pain occurs in the direction of the same active and passive
range of motion. Which of the following tissues is MOST likely indicated?
~Contractile tissue
~Non-contractile tissue
~Non-contractile and contractile tissue - Answers- Non-contractile tissue
During resisted testing, a patient demonstrates a strong but painful response. Which of
the following should be indicated?
~Neurological condition
~Mild condition
~Acute condition
~A normal condition - Answers- Mild condition
Which of the following is one of the main reasons to perform a scan?
~Check the circulatory status of the area
~Specifically, test and grade the strength of a muscle
~Gather information from the patient
~Determine the need for a more detailed examination - Answers- Determine the need
for a more detailed examination
How is an end feel determined?
~Palpation of area for tenderness
~Overpressure with passive motion
~Perform multi-planar motions
~Resisting a patient's movement - Answers- Overpressure with passive motion
Which of the following is considered an essential functional activity?
~Throwing
~Reaching
~Jumping
, ~Running - Answers- Reaching
Which of the following may be indicated by the presence of RED flag signs and
symptoms?
~A severe condition that is appropriate for physical therapy
~A minor condition that is appropriate for physical therapy
~A severe condition that is not appropriate for physical therapy
~A minor condition that is not appropriate for physical therapy - Answers- A severe
condition that is not appropriate for physical therapy
How many seconds should one hold resistive testing?
~30 seconds
~1 second
~3 seconds
~10 seconds - Answers- 3 seconds
Which of the following is one of the purposes for assessing Active Range of Motion?
~Discovering the end feels to motion
~Looking at the strength of a muscle
~Assessing a patients willingness to move
~Testing the stability of the joints - Answers- Assessing a patient's willingness to move
When should observation occur with a patient?
~During the biomechanical exam
~Between the history and scanning exam
~From initial encounter through intervention
~While the patient is exercising - Answers- From initial encounter through intervention
Which of the following levels of tissue dosage is Medical Exercise Therapy?
~Low
~High
~Medium
~Very low - Answers- High
Which of the following can lead to muscle inhibition?
~A stable joint
~Pain
~Confidence
~Lack of swelling - Answers- Pain
A patient demonstrates full and pain-free active and passive range of motion without
symptoms. Which of the following scan components should additionally be performed to
better assess motion?
~Resisted tests
~Combined motion
~Stress testing
~Neurological testing - Answers- Combined motion
During a scan, you note the pain occurs in the direction of the same active and passive
range of motion. Which of the following tissues is MOST likely indicated?
~Contractile tissue
~Non-contractile tissue
~Non-contractile and contractile tissue - Answers- Non-contractile tissue
During resisted testing, a patient demonstrates a strong but painful response. Which of
the following should be indicated?
~Neurological condition
~Mild condition
~Acute condition
~A normal condition - Answers- Mild condition
Which of the following is one of the main reasons to perform a scan?
~Check the circulatory status of the area
~Specifically, test and grade the strength of a muscle
~Gather information from the patient
~Determine the need for a more detailed examination - Answers- Determine the need
for a more detailed examination
How is an end feel determined?
~Palpation of area for tenderness
~Overpressure with passive motion
~Perform multi-planar motions
~Resisting a patient's movement - Answers- Overpressure with passive motion
Which of the following is considered an essential functional activity?
~Throwing
~Reaching
~Jumping
, ~Running - Answers- Reaching
Which of the following may be indicated by the presence of RED flag signs and
symptoms?
~A severe condition that is appropriate for physical therapy
~A minor condition that is appropriate for physical therapy
~A severe condition that is not appropriate for physical therapy
~A minor condition that is not appropriate for physical therapy - Answers- A severe
condition that is not appropriate for physical therapy
How many seconds should one hold resistive testing?
~30 seconds
~1 second
~3 seconds
~10 seconds - Answers- 3 seconds
Which of the following is one of the purposes for assessing Active Range of Motion?
~Discovering the end feels to motion
~Looking at the strength of a muscle
~Assessing a patients willingness to move
~Testing the stability of the joints - Answers- Assessing a patient's willingness to move
When should observation occur with a patient?
~During the biomechanical exam
~Between the history and scanning exam
~From initial encounter through intervention
~While the patient is exercising - Answers- From initial encounter through intervention
Which of the following levels of tissue dosage is Medical Exercise Therapy?
~Low
~High
~Medium
~Very low - Answers- High
Which of the following can lead to muscle inhibition?
~A stable joint
~Pain
~Confidence
~Lack of swelling - Answers- Pain
