TEST BANK FOR THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE FOUNDATIONS AND TECHNIQUES, 6TH EDITION : KISNER

Chapter 1: Therapeutic Exercise: Foundational Concepts Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. According to the definition of therapeutic exercise and the goal of designing an individualized program of therapeutic exercise, the physical therapist might develop a therapeutic exercise program in order to: A. Remediate impairments in body function and structures but not to reduce participation restrictions. B. Improve function but not to remediate or reduce disability. C. Optimize overall health status, fitness, or sense of well-being. D. Remediate activity limitations but not to reduce health-related risk factors. ____ 2. Awareness of safety measures during exercise protects the patient and the therapist. All of the following measures should be routinely taken to prevent injury to the patient and/or therapist except: A. Do not initiate any exercise program with a patient who is taking medication that might impair their balance or tolerance for physical activity. B. Maintain proper body mechanics while applying manual resistance, stretching, or joint-mobilization techniques. C. Assess the physical environment for adequate space and equipment. D. Provide the necessary feedback and education for proper performance of therapeutic exercise. ____ 3. Which of the following terms, associated with aspects of physical function, which can be modified by therapeutic exercise, is used to describe the ability of the neuromuscular system to statically or dynamically hold proximal or distal body segments in appropriate positions using synergistic muscle action? A. Muscle strength B. Muscle power C. Coordination D. Stability ____ 4. Which of the following terms is synonymous with aerobic fitness and is associated with aspects of physical function that can be modified by therapeutic exercise? A. Cardiopulmonary resistance B. Cardiopulmonary endurance C. Cardiopulmonary stability D. Cardiopulmonary strength ____ 5. Each of the following is a step in the process of evidence-based practice except: A. Convert the patient problem to an answerable clinical question. B. Spend many hours gathering any and all information that might be used to answer the question. C. Integrate relevant evidence with clinical experience and expertise to make