O'Sullivan All Chapters A+ ULTIMATE GUIDE
,Physical Rehabilitation Test Bank
Chapter 1: Foundations of Rehabilitation
1. What is the primary goal of physical rehabilitation?
o A) Improve strength only
o B) Restore function and independence
o C) Enhance sports performance
o D) Prevent disease progression
o Answer: B
2. True or False: The rehabilitation process is only
effective for patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
o Answer: False
Chapter 2: Motor Control and Motor Learning
3. Which principle describes the ability of the nervous
system to adapt and reorganize after injury?
A) Motor redundancy
B) Neuroplasticity
C) Reflex integration
D) Central pattern generation
Answer: B
4. True or False: Practice variability enhances motor
learning.
, o Answer: True
Chapter 3: Assessment and Evaluation in Rehabilitation
5. Which of the following is NOT a component of a
functional assessment?
A) Range of motion testing
B) Muscle strength grading
C) Patient’s financial status
D) Balance and coordination tests
Answer: C
6. What is the purpose of the Berg Balance Scale?
o Answer: It assesses a patient’s balance and fall risk.
Chapter 4: Neurological Rehabilitation
7. Which of the following is a common impairment after a
cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?
A) Hemiplegia
B) Osteoporosis
C) Congenital scoliosis
D) None of the above
Answer: A
8. True or False: Constraint-induced movement therapy is
used to improve function in the affected limb of stroke
patients.
o Answer: True
Chapter 5: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
9. What is the recommended treatment for an acute soft
tissue injury in the first 48 hours?