Test Bank - Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 5th Ed.
By Robert C. Manske
(All Chapters 1-29, 100% Verified Answer with Rationales)
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: Basic Concepts of Orthopedic Management
1. Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment, 2
2. The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Physical Assessment, 13
3. Differential Diagnosis and Emergent Conditions, 37
4. Muscle Flexibility and Range of Motion, 63
5. Muscle Strength, 89
6. Endurance, 115
7. Balance and Coordination, 125
PART 2: Review of Tissue Healing
8. Composition and Function of Connective Tissue, 138
9. Ligament Healing, 151
10. Bone Healing, 162
11. Cartilage Healing, 183
12. Muscle and Tendon Healing, 196
13. Neurovascular Healing and Thromboembolic Disease, 210
PART 3: Basis for Movement
14. Fundamentals of Normal and Abnormal Gait, 224
15. Concepts of Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization, 241
16. Biomechanics and Kinesiology, 252
PART 4: Management of Orthopedic Patients by Region
17. Orthopedic Management of the Ankle, Foot, and Toes, 274
18. Orthopedic Management of the Knee, 305
19. Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis, 355
20. Orthopedic Management of the Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical Spine, 376
21. Orthopedic Management of the Shoulder, 400
22. Orthopedic Management of the Elbow, 422
23. Orthopedic Management of the Wrist and Hand, 443
PART 5: Management of Orthopedic Patients by Condition
24. Orthopedic Management of Rheumatic Disorders, 474
25. Orthopedic Management of Pain and Pain Syndromes, 496
26. Orthopedic Management of Orthotics and Prosthetics, 520
27. Musculoskeletal-Related Dysfunctions of the Pelvic Floor, 543
PART 6: Topics in Orthopedics
28. Concepts of Orthopedic Pharmacology, 570
29. Musculoskeletal Imaging, 581
,Chapter 1. Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Who is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, data
collection, and appropriate supervision of a patient during physical therapy?
a. Physical therapist (PT)
b. Physical therapist assistant (PTA)
c. Nursing assistant
d. medical doctor
Answer: B
The PTA is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, data
collection, and appropriate problem-solving and clinical decision making.
2. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the clinical patient supervision process?
a. To gather relevant information and data
b. To establish and enhance rapport, trust, and confidence
c. To prescribe interventions the patient requires
d. To assist in the management of the patient
Answer: C
PTAs do not prescribe interventions for the patient. The PTA observes, documents, and discusses
patient observations with the PT.
3. Select the open-ended question.
a. What is your pain level today on a scale of 1-10?
b. When did the pain begin?
c. Tell me about the time that you injured knee.
, d. When did you take your last pain medication?
Answer: C
The open-ended question leads the patient to say more than yes or no. Open-ended questions
provide much richer details about the incident or experience.
4. Which of the following statements is true regarding the working environment of PTAs?
a. PTAs work in isolation with their patient assignments.
b. PTAs work with a team of experts in all areas of a patient’s care.
c. PTAs work only with the PT in providing therapy.
d. PTAs are the most important people on the rehabilitation team when providing therapy.
Answer: B
The PTA must be aware of the key members of the rehabilitation team. Occupational therapists,
PTs, nurses, respiratory therapists, psychologists, and audiologists are only a few of the important
members of the rehabilitation team. The PTA does not work in isolation.
5. Which of the following statements would be used in a discussion with a patient?
a. “Your blood pressure is 150/90 which indicates hypertension and could lead to a cerebral
vascular accident if you don’t take your medications.”
b. “Your blood pressure is higher than normal today, 150/90. Did you take your blood pressure
medication this morning?”
c. “The doctor prescribed a beta-blocker for you a month ago. Has that been helping your blood
pressure?”
d. “The combination of your calcium-channel blocker and beta-blocker do not seem to be
controlling your blood pressure. Let’s call the doctor.”
By Robert C. Manske
(All Chapters 1-29, 100% Verified Answer with Rationales)
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: Basic Concepts of Orthopedic Management
1. Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment, 2
2. The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Physical Assessment, 13
3. Differential Diagnosis and Emergent Conditions, 37
4. Muscle Flexibility and Range of Motion, 63
5. Muscle Strength, 89
6. Endurance, 115
7. Balance and Coordination, 125
PART 2: Review of Tissue Healing
8. Composition and Function of Connective Tissue, 138
9. Ligament Healing, 151
10. Bone Healing, 162
11. Cartilage Healing, 183
12. Muscle and Tendon Healing, 196
13. Neurovascular Healing and Thromboembolic Disease, 210
PART 3: Basis for Movement
14. Fundamentals of Normal and Abnormal Gait, 224
15. Concepts of Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization, 241
16. Biomechanics and Kinesiology, 252
PART 4: Management of Orthopedic Patients by Region
17. Orthopedic Management of the Ankle, Foot, and Toes, 274
18. Orthopedic Management of the Knee, 305
19. Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis, 355
20. Orthopedic Management of the Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical Spine, 376
21. Orthopedic Management of the Shoulder, 400
22. Orthopedic Management of the Elbow, 422
23. Orthopedic Management of the Wrist and Hand, 443
PART 5: Management of Orthopedic Patients by Condition
24. Orthopedic Management of Rheumatic Disorders, 474
25. Orthopedic Management of Pain and Pain Syndromes, 496
26. Orthopedic Management of Orthotics and Prosthetics, 520
27. Musculoskeletal-Related Dysfunctions of the Pelvic Floor, 543
PART 6: Topics in Orthopedics
28. Concepts of Orthopedic Pharmacology, 570
29. Musculoskeletal Imaging, 581
,Chapter 1. Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Who is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, data
collection, and appropriate supervision of a patient during physical therapy?
a. Physical therapist (PT)
b. Physical therapist assistant (PTA)
c. Nursing assistant
d. medical doctor
Answer: B
The PTA is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, data
collection, and appropriate problem-solving and clinical decision making.
2. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the clinical patient supervision process?
a. To gather relevant information and data
b. To establish and enhance rapport, trust, and confidence
c. To prescribe interventions the patient requires
d. To assist in the management of the patient
Answer: C
PTAs do not prescribe interventions for the patient. The PTA observes, documents, and discusses
patient observations with the PT.
3. Select the open-ended question.
a. What is your pain level today on a scale of 1-10?
b. When did the pain begin?
c. Tell me about the time that you injured knee.
, d. When did you take your last pain medication?
Answer: C
The open-ended question leads the patient to say more than yes or no. Open-ended questions
provide much richer details about the incident or experience.
4. Which of the following statements is true regarding the working environment of PTAs?
a. PTAs work in isolation with their patient assignments.
b. PTAs work with a team of experts in all areas of a patient’s care.
c. PTAs work only with the PT in providing therapy.
d. PTAs are the most important people on the rehabilitation team when providing therapy.
Answer: B
The PTA must be aware of the key members of the rehabilitation team. Occupational therapists,
PTs, nurses, respiratory therapists, psychologists, and audiologists are only a few of the important
members of the rehabilitation team. The PTA does not work in isolation.
5. Which of the following statements would be used in a discussion with a patient?
a. “Your blood pressure is 150/90 which indicates hypertension and could lead to a cerebral
vascular accident if you don’t take your medications.”
b. “Your blood pressure is higher than normal today, 150/90. Did you take your blood pressure
medication this morning?”
c. “The doctor prescribed a beta-blocker for you a month ago. Has that been helping your blood
pressure?”
d. “The combination of your calcium-channel blocker and beta-blocker do not seem to be
controlling your blood pressure. Let’s call the doctor.”
