Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Exam Questions And
Complete Answers
A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is called a/an:
a. Physical therapist
b. Occupational therapist
c. Physiatrist
d. Rehabilitation specialist - ANSWER C
Hydrotherapy includes which of these modalities?
a. Paraffin
b. TENS
c. Diathermy
d. Iontophoresis - ANSWER A
Which of the following is a form of electrical stimulation?
a. Iontophoresis
b. MENS
c. Diathermy
d. A & B - ANSWER D
Iontophoresis is a form of electrical stimulation used to administer medication for
various conditions.
A microcurrent electrical neuromuscular stimulator (MENS) is a device used to send
weak electrical signals into the body.
Diathermy is electrically induced heat or the use of high-frequency electromagnetic
, currents as a form of physical or occupational therapy and in surgical procedures.
Which condition below would likely be treated by a physical medicine specialist?
a. A person with cholecystitis
b. An elderly person with a hip fracture
c. A person with an inoperable brain tumor
d. A diabetic with nephropathy - ANSWER B
Which of the following might be utilized by a physical medicine practitioner?
a. An electrocardiogram
b. A cystoscope
c. An electroencephalogram
d. An electromyogram - ANSWER D
Three-point gait refers to:
a. Ambulation with crutches
b. Ambulation with a walker
c. A shuffling gait
d. Ambulation with a lower extremity prosthesis - ANSWER A
The medical professional who helps people improve their ability to perform activities of
daily living and work tasks is called a/an:
a. Physical therapist
b. Fitness instructor
c. Workers' Compensation specialist
d. Occupational therapist - ANSWER D
Complete Answers
A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is called a/an:
a. Physical therapist
b. Occupational therapist
c. Physiatrist
d. Rehabilitation specialist - ANSWER C
Hydrotherapy includes which of these modalities?
a. Paraffin
b. TENS
c. Diathermy
d. Iontophoresis - ANSWER A
Which of the following is a form of electrical stimulation?
a. Iontophoresis
b. MENS
c. Diathermy
d. A & B - ANSWER D
Iontophoresis is a form of electrical stimulation used to administer medication for
various conditions.
A microcurrent electrical neuromuscular stimulator (MENS) is a device used to send
weak electrical signals into the body.
Diathermy is electrically induced heat or the use of high-frequency electromagnetic
, currents as a form of physical or occupational therapy and in surgical procedures.
Which condition below would likely be treated by a physical medicine specialist?
a. A person with cholecystitis
b. An elderly person with a hip fracture
c. A person with an inoperable brain tumor
d. A diabetic with nephropathy - ANSWER B
Which of the following might be utilized by a physical medicine practitioner?
a. An electrocardiogram
b. A cystoscope
c. An electroencephalogram
d. An electromyogram - ANSWER D
Three-point gait refers to:
a. Ambulation with crutches
b. Ambulation with a walker
c. A shuffling gait
d. Ambulation with a lower extremity prosthesis - ANSWER A
The medical professional who helps people improve their ability to perform activities of
daily living and work tasks is called a/an:
a. Physical therapist
b. Fitness instructor
c. Workers' Compensation specialist
d. Occupational therapist - ANSWER D
