PT 630 Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers Latest 2025
blanch - Answers a temporary obstruction of blood flow to an area, and when skin becomes
pale or white in appearance
ischemia - Answers Lack of blood supply
maceration - Answers softening or dissolution of tissue after lengthy exposure to fluid
necrosis - Answers death of tissue
T position - Answers the position of the upper extremities when they are abducted to 90
degrees and internally rotated at the shoulders, with the elbows flexed to 90 degrees
reverse T position - Answers the position of the upper extremities when they are abducted to 90
degrees and externally rotated at the shoulders, with the elbows flexed to 90 degrees
shear - Answers force directed parallel to a surface
-patient who has decreased sensation to pressure
-functionally impaired and/ or dependent
-poorly protected bony prominences
-a patent who has already developed contracture
-patient who has ulcers and fragile skin - Answers what are some precautions during positioning?
-prevent soft tissues and joint contractures
-patient comfort
-to provide support and stability of patient's trunk and extremities
-to provide access and exposure to areas to be treated
-relieve pressure
-promote function of organ systems
-relieve pain
-reverse disability process - Answers what are several reasons for proper positioning? (general
idea)
-EXTERNAL OCCIPITAL PROTUBERANCE
-spine and inferior angle of scapula
,-spinous processes of vertebrae
-posterior iliac crests
-posterior calcaneus
-medial epicondyle of humerus
-head of fibula - Answers what are the areas of greatest pressure in supine position?
-anterior head of humerus
-sternum
-ASIS
-patella
-crest of tibia
-dorsum of foot - Answers what are the areas of greatest pressure in prone position?
-ear
-lateral ribs
-acromion process
-lateral head of humerus
-medial or lateral epicondyles of humerus
-medial epicondyle of humerus
-greater trochanter
-medial condyle of femur
-medial or lateral condyle of fetus
malleolus of tibia and fibula - Answers what are the areas of greatest pressure in the side-lying
position?
a position between supine and prone (climbing) - Answers what is sim's position?
supine at 45 degrees - Answers what is fowler's position?
supine at 30 degrees - Answers what is semi-fowlers?
-ischial tuberosities
, -posterior thigh
-sacrum
-spinous process of vertebrae
-medial epicondyle of humerus - Answers what are areas of greatest pressure in sitting position?
-red areas (pressure)
-pale or blanched color
-numbness or tingling - Answers what are signs of poor position?
necrosis - Answers ischemia with prolong pressure can lead to ?
-To provide modesty for patient (modesty varies from individual to individual)
-To maintain appropriate body temperature
-To have access and exposure to areas to be treated
-To protect the skin or clothing of the patient from being soiled by chemicals, drainage, and so
on - Answers what are some reasons for proper draping?
wrinkles - Answers linen used should never have?
True - Answers the patients clothing should not be used for draping: T or F
a second person - Answers when exposing or treating sensitive areas, what might be necessary?
-heart disease
-cancer
-accidents - Answers what are the 3 leading causes of death?
men - Answers men or women are more likely to die from CVD?
coronary heart disease - Answers what is the most common type of heart disease people die of?
-High BP
-high LDL
-smoking - Answers what are the 3 most common risk factors for CVD?
-diabetes
-overweight and obesity
blanch - Answers a temporary obstruction of blood flow to an area, and when skin becomes
pale or white in appearance
ischemia - Answers Lack of blood supply
maceration - Answers softening or dissolution of tissue after lengthy exposure to fluid
necrosis - Answers death of tissue
T position - Answers the position of the upper extremities when they are abducted to 90
degrees and internally rotated at the shoulders, with the elbows flexed to 90 degrees
reverse T position - Answers the position of the upper extremities when they are abducted to 90
degrees and externally rotated at the shoulders, with the elbows flexed to 90 degrees
shear - Answers force directed parallel to a surface
-patient who has decreased sensation to pressure
-functionally impaired and/ or dependent
-poorly protected bony prominences
-a patent who has already developed contracture
-patient who has ulcers and fragile skin - Answers what are some precautions during positioning?
-prevent soft tissues and joint contractures
-patient comfort
-to provide support and stability of patient's trunk and extremities
-to provide access and exposure to areas to be treated
-relieve pressure
-promote function of organ systems
-relieve pain
-reverse disability process - Answers what are several reasons for proper positioning? (general
idea)
-EXTERNAL OCCIPITAL PROTUBERANCE
-spine and inferior angle of scapula
,-spinous processes of vertebrae
-posterior iliac crests
-posterior calcaneus
-medial epicondyle of humerus
-head of fibula - Answers what are the areas of greatest pressure in supine position?
-anterior head of humerus
-sternum
-ASIS
-patella
-crest of tibia
-dorsum of foot - Answers what are the areas of greatest pressure in prone position?
-ear
-lateral ribs
-acromion process
-lateral head of humerus
-medial or lateral epicondyles of humerus
-medial epicondyle of humerus
-greater trochanter
-medial condyle of femur
-medial or lateral condyle of fetus
malleolus of tibia and fibula - Answers what are the areas of greatest pressure in the side-lying
position?
a position between supine and prone (climbing) - Answers what is sim's position?
supine at 45 degrees - Answers what is fowler's position?
supine at 30 degrees - Answers what is semi-fowlers?
-ischial tuberosities
, -posterior thigh
-sacrum
-spinous process of vertebrae
-medial epicondyle of humerus - Answers what are areas of greatest pressure in sitting position?
-red areas (pressure)
-pale or blanched color
-numbness or tingling - Answers what are signs of poor position?
necrosis - Answers ischemia with prolong pressure can lead to ?
-To provide modesty for patient (modesty varies from individual to individual)
-To maintain appropriate body temperature
-To have access and exposure to areas to be treated
-To protect the skin or clothing of the patient from being soiled by chemicals, drainage, and so
on - Answers what are some reasons for proper draping?
wrinkles - Answers linen used should never have?
True - Answers the patients clothing should not be used for draping: T or F
a second person - Answers when exposing or treating sensitive areas, what might be necessary?
-heart disease
-cancer
-accidents - Answers what are the 3 leading causes of death?
men - Answers men or women are more likely to die from CVD?
coronary heart disease - Answers what is the most common type of heart disease people die of?
-High BP
-high LDL
-smoking - Answers what are the 3 most common risk factors for CVD?
-diabetes
-overweight and obesity
