PTS 674 Midterm Exam Questions &
Answers(RATED A+)
What is defined as an orderly sequence for collection and interpretation of patient
information? - ANSWER clinical examination
Clinical exam allows us to _____, _____, _____, and _____ that addresses the _____. -
ANSWER set goals; make a diagnosis; make a prognosis; plan a treatment program;
goals
Structural inspection is a _____ assessment. - ANSWER postural
order of clinical examination - ANSWER chart review, initial observation, interview,
physical examination, and other
order of physical examination - ANSWER structural inspection, upper/lower quarter
screening, ROM testing, strength testing, reflex/sensory testing, joint play/accessory
movements, special tests, and palpation
_____% of information needed to make decisions about the patient's condition is
gathered in the interview. - ANSWER 80
For the interview, begin with _____ ended questions progressing to _____ ended
questions. - ANSWER open; close
What is the observation you do of the patient before they know you're specifically
looking at them? - ANSWER initial observation
What does STTT stand for? - ANSWER selective tissue tension testing
STTT consists of _____ and _____ (_____) portion of the physical exam. - ANSWER
ROM; strength testing; RIM
Who developed STTT? - ANSWER Dr. James Cyriax
_____ allows us to make a musculoskeletal differential diagnosis of whether the lesion
involves contractile or inert tissue. - ANSWER selective tissue tension testing (STTT)
_____ involves AROM, PROM, and RIM. - ANSWER selective tissue tension testing
(STTT)
d
Achilles tendon is a strong example of:
,a. strong and painless
b. strong and painful
c. weak and painful
d. weak and painless - ANSWER d
If a patient is weak and feels pain during RIM, the weakness is due to _____ of the
muscle. - ANSWER reflex inhibition
How would you document ROM of an elbow that hyperextends 10° and flexes 120°? -
ANSWER Elbow ROM 10°-0°-120°
What are the normal end feels? - ANSWER hard, soft, firm
What type of end feel is normal elbow extension?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm - ANSWER a
What type of end feel is normal elbow flexion?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm - ANSWER b
What type of end feel is normal knee flexion?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm - ANSWER b
What type of end feel is normal shoulder external rotation?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm - ANSWER c
What type of end feel is normal MPJ extension?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm - ANSWER c
What are the abnormal end feels? - ANSWER hard, soft, firm, springy, spasm, empty
What type of abnormal end feel feels like a bony block that occurs in the ROM sooner or
later than expected?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm
d. springy
, e. spasm
f. empty - ANSWER a
What type of abnormal end feel occurs with osteoarthritis?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm
d. springy
e. spasm
f. empty - ANSWER a
What type of abnormal end feel occurs with a loose body or fracture?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm
d. springy
e. spasm
f. empty - ANSWER a
What type of abnormal end feel has a boggy feel that occurs in the ROM sooner or later
than expected?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm
d. springy
e. spasm
f. empty - ANSWER b
What type of abnormal end feel occurs with edema?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm
d. springy
e. spasm
f. empty - ANSWER b
What type of abnormal end feel occurs with synovitis?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm
d. springy
e. spasm
f. empty - ANSWER b
What type of abnormal end feel has a leathery feel that occurs in the ROM sooner or
later than expected?
Answers(RATED A+)
What is defined as an orderly sequence for collection and interpretation of patient
information? - ANSWER clinical examination
Clinical exam allows us to _____, _____, _____, and _____ that addresses the _____. -
ANSWER set goals; make a diagnosis; make a prognosis; plan a treatment program;
goals
Structural inspection is a _____ assessment. - ANSWER postural
order of clinical examination - ANSWER chart review, initial observation, interview,
physical examination, and other
order of physical examination - ANSWER structural inspection, upper/lower quarter
screening, ROM testing, strength testing, reflex/sensory testing, joint play/accessory
movements, special tests, and palpation
_____% of information needed to make decisions about the patient's condition is
gathered in the interview. - ANSWER 80
For the interview, begin with _____ ended questions progressing to _____ ended
questions. - ANSWER open; close
What is the observation you do of the patient before they know you're specifically
looking at them? - ANSWER initial observation
What does STTT stand for? - ANSWER selective tissue tension testing
STTT consists of _____ and _____ (_____) portion of the physical exam. - ANSWER
ROM; strength testing; RIM
Who developed STTT? - ANSWER Dr. James Cyriax
_____ allows us to make a musculoskeletal differential diagnosis of whether the lesion
involves contractile or inert tissue. - ANSWER selective tissue tension testing (STTT)
_____ involves AROM, PROM, and RIM. - ANSWER selective tissue tension testing
(STTT)
d
Achilles tendon is a strong example of:
,a. strong and painless
b. strong and painful
c. weak and painful
d. weak and painless - ANSWER d
If a patient is weak and feels pain during RIM, the weakness is due to _____ of the
muscle. - ANSWER reflex inhibition
How would you document ROM of an elbow that hyperextends 10° and flexes 120°? -
ANSWER Elbow ROM 10°-0°-120°
What are the normal end feels? - ANSWER hard, soft, firm
What type of end feel is normal elbow extension?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm - ANSWER a
What type of end feel is normal elbow flexion?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm - ANSWER b
What type of end feel is normal knee flexion?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm - ANSWER b
What type of end feel is normal shoulder external rotation?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm - ANSWER c
What type of end feel is normal MPJ extension?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm - ANSWER c
What are the abnormal end feels? - ANSWER hard, soft, firm, springy, spasm, empty
What type of abnormal end feel feels like a bony block that occurs in the ROM sooner or
later than expected?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm
d. springy
, e. spasm
f. empty - ANSWER a
What type of abnormal end feel occurs with osteoarthritis?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm
d. springy
e. spasm
f. empty - ANSWER a
What type of abnormal end feel occurs with a loose body or fracture?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm
d. springy
e. spasm
f. empty - ANSWER a
What type of abnormal end feel has a boggy feel that occurs in the ROM sooner or later
than expected?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm
d. springy
e. spasm
f. empty - ANSWER b
What type of abnormal end feel occurs with edema?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm
d. springy
e. spasm
f. empty - ANSWER b
What type of abnormal end feel occurs with synovitis?
a. hard
b. soft
c. firm
d. springy
e. spasm
f. empty - ANSWER b
What type of abnormal end feel has a leathery feel that occurs in the ROM sooner or
later than expected?
