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Question 1

What special test is designed to detect an ACL injury that requires the patient's knee to be
flexed 20-30 degrees?

A. Lachman

B. Anterior Drawer

C. Lateral Pivot Shift

D. Valgus Stress Test

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Lachman




Question 2

What muscles are emphasized in a standing row exercise w/ arms parallel to the floor
using a cable system?

A. anterior delt & pec major

B. infraspinatus & teres minor

C. middle trap & rhomboids

D. upper trap & lats

CORRECT ANSWER

C. middle traps & rhomboids




Question 3



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,A muscle contraction in which the muscle shortens/lengthens while resisting a constant
load is known as?

A. isometric

B. concentric

C. isokinetic

D. isotonic

CORRECT ANSWER

D. isotonic




Question 4

Which of the following types of muscle contraction has the potential for the highest force
production?

A. eccentric

B. isotonic

C. isometric

D. concentric

CORRECT ANSWER

A. eccentric




Question 5

New bone formation in response to resistance training occurs primarily in which area of
the bone?

A. periosteum

B. endosteum

C. epiphysis

D. undefined



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,CORRECT ANSWER

A. periosteum




Question 6

Which 2 gait deviations would most likely be caused by a prosthetic that is too long?

A. abducted gait

B. excessive knee flexion

C. excessive trunk flexion

D. vaulting

E. lateral hip whip

CORRECT ANSWER

A. abducted gait

D. vaulting




Question 7

Identify the most likely cause of forefoot rotation at heel strike :

A. socket is too small

B. weak lateral hip rotation

C. rigid SACH heel cushion

D. inadequate knee friction

CORRECT ANSWER

C. rigid SACH heel cushion




Question 8



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, Which of the following is least likely to result in a LE amputation?

A. PAD

B. severe infection

C. congenital limb deficiency

D. diabetes

CORRECT ANSWER

C. congenital limb deficiency




Question 9

What is the most common cause for UE amputation?

A. PVD

B. tumor

C. congenital limb deficiency

D. trauma

CORRECT ANSWER

D. trauma




Question 10

Which muscle unlocks the knee by rotating the tibia medially on the femur?

A. peroneus longus

B. plantaris

C. popliteus

D. soleus

CORRECT ANSWER

C. popliteus



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