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DPT I Comprehensive Exam
Patient has right side weakness when instructed to resist the PT in pulling her heel
downward into plantarflexion. What nerve is likely responsible for this weakness?
deep peroneal nerve
deep peroneal nerve
The sternum and pelvic bones are examples of what type of bones?
flat bone
Which of the following exercises strengthens all of the abdominal muscles most
effectively?
crunch sit-up with a twist
Which of the following is a deviation of the hand at the wrist toward the thumb side of
the hand?
radial deviation
What is the angle of inclination of the femur?
angle between the head/neck of the femur and the shaft of the femur
Which is not an important factor in determining muscle function?
insertion landmark,
joint that muscle crosses, muscle line of pull,
muscle cross section
muscle cross section
How can a long jumper stay in the air longer?
Maintain velocity, increase angle
Which of the following is a tonic neck reflex pattern when the head turns right?
left arm abducts, right arm adducts
True or false?
Increasing the length of the radius increases the angular velocity when the linear
velocity remains constant.
False
How does body weight compare with ground reaction force if the body is quickly
accelerated downward into a crouch?
body weight greater than ground reaction force
What type of muscular contraction is primarily responsible for the reception of a hard
thrown ball?
eccentric
Histamine is a chemical mediator that is released in response to trauma or injury.
What does it cause?
Vasodilation
The ankle brachial index (ABI) is used for patients with peripheral arterial disease. If
ABI <0.8, intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), is contra-indicated. What is
ABI?
ankle systolic blood pressure / brachial systolic blood pressure
Reflex heating occurs through what?
Local spinal cord reflex
If you apply a hot pack for 15 minutes to a patient with a frozen shoulder, will
increased systemic circulation occur?
No
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This massage technique includes lifting or squeezing of soft tissue
petrissage
A 45 year old patient has neck pain. He has high blood pressure. 140/90. Is
massage safe?
yes
Patient has decreased range of motion. To increase tissue extensibility of tissue
without burning, what should you increase the tissue temperature to?
40 - 45 degrees Celcius
75 year old patient with left foot and ankle pain comes to clinic for heat treatment.
She had breast cancer at age 55. Are hot packs safe?
yes
What method of heat transfer does fluidotherapy use?
convection
In the equation for capillary filtration pressure, CFP, what is in the numerator?
CHP + TOP
This type of collagen is found mostly around important organs and blood vessels.
What is the first type of collagen synthesized in wound healing?
Type 3
Aspirin can inhibit some aspects of inflammation by inhibiting the synthesis of what?
Prostaglandin
Patient presents with a skin lesion that is rounded, elevated, hard, and measures
approximately 0.4 cm in diameter. What is it?
Papule
What type of immunity is gained from a mother's breast milk?
natural passive
Which major occurrence does not happen during the acute stage?
Angiogenesis
In tissue healing, this component is the glue that holds cells and structures together?
fibronectin
During an initial examination, the therapist notices that the patient has exophthalmos
and pretibial myxedema....
Graves disease
Native American Indian male, 49 y/o, BP 152/96. During the interview, the pt tells
you that he wears size 46 slacks...
diabetes
True or false?
Microvascular eye issue includes myopia, glaucoma, and cataracts.
False
Which is NOT a cardinal sign of type 1 Diabetes?
Polylipidemia
A twelve lead ECG has how many electrodes placed on the body?
10
What is the most common symptom of hypertension?
no symptoms
During LEFT heart failure, where is there an initial fluid build-up?
Lungs, due to increased pressure in pulmonary veins
Which is NOT seen in the Tetralogy of Fallot?
Left atrial atrophy
Which part of the normal cardiac cycle is not shown in the EKG?
DPT I Comprehensive Exam
Patient has right side weakness when instructed to resist the PT in pulling her heel
downward into plantarflexion. What nerve is likely responsible for this weakness?
deep peroneal nerve
deep peroneal nerve
The sternum and pelvic bones are examples of what type of bones?
flat bone
Which of the following exercises strengthens all of the abdominal muscles most
effectively?
crunch sit-up with a twist
Which of the following is a deviation of the hand at the wrist toward the thumb side of
the hand?
radial deviation
What is the angle of inclination of the femur?
angle between the head/neck of the femur and the shaft of the femur
Which is not an important factor in determining muscle function?
insertion landmark,
joint that muscle crosses, muscle line of pull,
muscle cross section
muscle cross section
How can a long jumper stay in the air longer?
Maintain velocity, increase angle
Which of the following is a tonic neck reflex pattern when the head turns right?
left arm abducts, right arm adducts
True or false?
Increasing the length of the radius increases the angular velocity when the linear
velocity remains constant.
False
How does body weight compare with ground reaction force if the body is quickly
accelerated downward into a crouch?
body weight greater than ground reaction force
What type of muscular contraction is primarily responsible for the reception of a hard
thrown ball?
eccentric
Histamine is a chemical mediator that is released in response to trauma or injury.
What does it cause?
Vasodilation
The ankle brachial index (ABI) is used for patients with peripheral arterial disease. If
ABI <0.8, intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), is contra-indicated. What is
ABI?
ankle systolic blood pressure / brachial systolic blood pressure
Reflex heating occurs through what?
Local spinal cord reflex
If you apply a hot pack for 15 minutes to a patient with a frozen shoulder, will
increased systemic circulation occur?
No
, 09/02/2025 15:15:31
This massage technique includes lifting or squeezing of soft tissue
petrissage
A 45 year old patient has neck pain. He has high blood pressure. 140/90. Is
massage safe?
yes
Patient has decreased range of motion. To increase tissue extensibility of tissue
without burning, what should you increase the tissue temperature to?
40 - 45 degrees Celcius
75 year old patient with left foot and ankle pain comes to clinic for heat treatment.
She had breast cancer at age 55. Are hot packs safe?
yes
What method of heat transfer does fluidotherapy use?
convection
In the equation for capillary filtration pressure, CFP, what is in the numerator?
CHP + TOP
This type of collagen is found mostly around important organs and blood vessels.
What is the first type of collagen synthesized in wound healing?
Type 3
Aspirin can inhibit some aspects of inflammation by inhibiting the synthesis of what?
Prostaglandin
Patient presents with a skin lesion that is rounded, elevated, hard, and measures
approximately 0.4 cm in diameter. What is it?
Papule
What type of immunity is gained from a mother's breast milk?
natural passive
Which major occurrence does not happen during the acute stage?
Angiogenesis
In tissue healing, this component is the glue that holds cells and structures together?
fibronectin
During an initial examination, the therapist notices that the patient has exophthalmos
and pretibial myxedema....
Graves disease
Native American Indian male, 49 y/o, BP 152/96. During the interview, the pt tells
you that he wears size 46 slacks...
diabetes
True or false?
Microvascular eye issue includes myopia, glaucoma, and cataracts.
False
Which is NOT a cardinal sign of type 1 Diabetes?
Polylipidemia
A twelve lead ECG has how many electrodes placed on the body?
10
What is the most common symptom of hypertension?
no symptoms
During LEFT heart failure, where is there an initial fluid build-up?
Lungs, due to increased pressure in pulmonary veins
Which is NOT seen in the Tetralogy of Fallot?
Left atrial atrophy
Which part of the normal cardiac cycle is not shown in the EKG?
