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1. compensatory strategy - ANSWER-Teaching a patient with balance instability to ambulate with a rolling walker is an example of which type of strategy? 1. compensatory strategies 2. disability stategy 3. Motor learning strategy 4. remedial strategy 4. MCL, ACL, and the medial meniscus - ANSWER-A patient sustained an "unhappy triad" knee injury playing football. What anatomical structures are involved in an injury affecting the "unhappy triad"? 1. MCL, PCLand the lateral meniscus 2. MCL, PCL and the medial meniscus 3. LCL, PCL and the medial meniscus 4. MCL, ACL and the medial meniscus 4. Glide - ANSWER-In regards to arthrokinematics (joint accessory motion), what is the movement between the MCP of the hand and the proximal phalanx 1. Roll 2. Extension 3. Spin 4. Glide 2. muscle spasm and guarding - ANSWER-Which of the following is not a contraindication or precaution for joint mobilization? 1. Bone disease 2. muscle spasm and guarding 3. joint effusion 4. joint hypermobility 3. Well-dermarcated lesion - ANSWER-Which is not a typical characteristic of venous ulcer? 1. yellow fibrous covering with granulation 2. located over medial meniscus 3. Well-dermarcated lesion 4. little to no pain 4. stacks six blocks - ANSWER-Which of the following is not a fine motor task typically present in a 12-month-old infant? 1. takes objects out of containers 2. displays emerging pincer grasp 3. puts objects into containers 4. stacks six blocks 4. Swedish knee cage - ANSWER-Which specialized orthotic device is indicated to provide mild control for excessive hyperextension of the knee? 1. Neoprene 2. Craig-scott KAFO 3. Patellar stabilizing knee cage 4. Swedish knee cage 1. Pt is flat on back with pillow under knees - ANSWER-In what position should a patient be placed to promote draining of the anterior segments of the upper lobes? 1. Pt is flat on back with pillow under knees 2. Pt sits, leaning over a folded pillow at 30 degrees 3. Pt is on abdomen in a head-down position with a pillow under the hips 4. Pt is prone on abdomen with two pillows under hips 4. raynaud's disease - ANSWER-Which arterial disease is marked by an episodic spasm of small arteries and arterioles with an abnormal vasoconstrictor reflex, exacerbated by exposure to cold or stress? 1. diabetic angiopathy 2. thromboangitis obliterans 3. arteriosclerosis obliterans 4. raynaud's disease 1. anterior-inferior - ANSWER-In which direction do most dislocations of the glenohumeral joint occur 1. anterior-inferior 2. posterior-inferior 3. posterior 4. superior 3. clunk test - ANSWER-Which special shoulder test evaluates the integrity of the glenoid labrum? 1. drop arm test 2. speed'd test 3. clunk test 4. neer's impingement test 1. pregnancy - ANSWER-Which of the following is not an absolute contraindication to joint mobilization? 1. pregnancy 2. down syndrome 3. joint ankylosis 4. bone malignancy 1. hydrocolloids - ANSWER-Which types of wound dressing are characterized as adhesive wafers containing absorptive particles that interact with wound fluid to form a gelatinous mass over the wound bed and are indicated for protection of partial thickness wounds 1. hydrocolloids 2. hydrogels 3. foams 4. alginates 2. patellofemoral joint - ANSWER-Full knee flexion is the close-packed position for which joint? 1. talocrural joint 2. patellofemoral joint 3. tibiofemoral joint 4. hip joint 3. 10-15 seconds - ANSWER-What is the usual suctioning time when performing endotracheal suctioning for airway clearance? 1. 20-30 seconds 2. 50-60 seconds 3. 10-15 seconds 4. 30-40 seconds 2. lateral step-ups - ANSWER-the physical therapy evaluation identifies a Trendelenburg gait on the left side. The plan of care is to include functional strengthening exercises. Which would be mostappropriate to target the weakened musculature and address the gait deviation? 1. prone hip extension 2. lateral step-ups 3. straight leg raises 4. wall squats 1. Every 30 days - ANSWER-For medicare patients, what is the minimum requirement for completion of reevaluation or reassessments by the supervising physical therapists 1. Every 30 days 2. Every 60 days 3. Only at the start of care and discharge 4. Every 14 days 3. loud and fast-paced music - ANSWER-Which environmental situation is not appropriate for intervention when working to reduce tone in a child with spasticity or dystonia 1. quiet voice 2. relaxing music 3. loud and fast-paced music 4. decluttered room - ANSWER-What is the appropriate progression of PNF technique interventions? 1. progress control from small range to large range and isometric to isotonic contractions. 2. progress control 2. supine - ANSWER-The pta is educating family members about pressure ulcer formation and prevention. In which position would a pressure ulcer most likely form over the heels 1. side-lying 2. supine 3. sitting 4. standing 2. anterior compartment syndrome - ANSWER-A long-distance runner is referred to physical therapy for pain in her bilateral lower limbs. She complains of tightness and deep cramping pain in the region of the anterior tibialis muscles, which is chronic and made worse when she runs. What is the likely condition? 1. medial tibial stress syndrome 2. anterior compartment syndrome 3. anterior tibial periostitis 4. tibial plateau fracture 2. grab the hand rims posteriorly and then pull them forward abruptly and forcefully - ANSWER-The PTA is teaching a patient with spinal cord injury at L11 to manage curbs in his wheelchair. The best way to instruct the patient is to have him: 1. throw the head and trunk posteriorly to rise up on the back wheels 2. grab the hand rims posteriorly and then pull them forward abruptly and forcefully 3. throw the head and trunk forward to lift the back wheels 4. grab the hand rims anteriorly and then pull them forward abruptly and forcefully 1. Progress control from small rangr to large range and isometric to isotonic contractions - ANSWER-What is the appropriate progression for PNF technique interventions? 1. Progress control from small rangr to large range and isometric to isotonic contractions 2. progress controll from small range to large range and isotonic to isometric contractions 3. progress control from large range to small range and isometric to isotonic contractions 4. progress control from large range to small range and isotonic to isometric contractions. 2. position patient in a comfortable resting position with all body parts supported - ANSWER-When providing relaxation training to relieve muscular tension, what is the first important step 1. instruct the patient to focused relaxation through guided imagery 2. position patient in a comfortable resting position with all body parts supported