MSK PRACTICE EXAM 1 | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2026/2027
A client in the late stages of a musculoskeletal disorder may have which complain listed below? -
correct answer ✔✔normal sleep routines
constant pain*
full capacity for simple self-care
a bright outlook about their work
When assessing endurance or activity tolerance, what tool is most useful of those listed below?
- correct answer ✔✔International Fitness Scale
Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale
Berg Balance Scale
Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion*
The physical examination consists of - correct answer ✔✔observation, inspection & palpation*
differentiation, instrumentation & experimentation
operation, relation & situation
action, motion & position
Motion may be limited by: - correct answer ✔✔absence of joint damage
acute & chronic edema*
painless activities
muscle/tendon lengthening
Which is a risk factor for the development of a musculoskeletal disorder? - correct answer
✔✔liesurely work pace
, non-repetitive activities
exposure to vibration*
adequate nutrition
Which of the options below is a gross motor coordination test that could be used with an adult?
- correct answer ✔✔Functional capacity evaluation (FCE)
Finger-nose-finger (FNF)*
Observation of slow, sustained positioning
Observation of hand skills
What is one treatment approach that an occupational therapist might use to help a client
manage a musculoskeletal disorder? - correct answer ✔✔brief restriction of movement*
constant application of heat
aggressive therapeutic exercises
no changes to routines
When assessing ADL participation, documenting the client requires moderate assistance means
what? - correct answer ✔✔client requires adaptive technique/ equipment
client requires 100% assistance
client requires 75% assistance
client requires 50% assistance*
In hand therapy practice, which of the options below might be an effective biomechanical
treatment sequence? - correct answer ✔✔resistive exercise, physical agent modalities, & rest
aerobic exercise, preparatory methods, & preparatory tasks
global exercise, rote activities, & work skills
isolated exercise, purposeful activities, & engagement in occupations*
2026/2027
A client in the late stages of a musculoskeletal disorder may have which complain listed below? -
correct answer ✔✔normal sleep routines
constant pain*
full capacity for simple self-care
a bright outlook about their work
When assessing endurance or activity tolerance, what tool is most useful of those listed below?
- correct answer ✔✔International Fitness Scale
Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale
Berg Balance Scale
Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion*
The physical examination consists of - correct answer ✔✔observation, inspection & palpation*
differentiation, instrumentation & experimentation
operation, relation & situation
action, motion & position
Motion may be limited by: - correct answer ✔✔absence of joint damage
acute & chronic edema*
painless activities
muscle/tendon lengthening
Which is a risk factor for the development of a musculoskeletal disorder? - correct answer
✔✔liesurely work pace
, non-repetitive activities
exposure to vibration*
adequate nutrition
Which of the options below is a gross motor coordination test that could be used with an adult?
- correct answer ✔✔Functional capacity evaluation (FCE)
Finger-nose-finger (FNF)*
Observation of slow, sustained positioning
Observation of hand skills
What is one treatment approach that an occupational therapist might use to help a client
manage a musculoskeletal disorder? - correct answer ✔✔brief restriction of movement*
constant application of heat
aggressive therapeutic exercises
no changes to routines
When assessing ADL participation, documenting the client requires moderate assistance means
what? - correct answer ✔✔client requires adaptive technique/ equipment
client requires 100% assistance
client requires 75% assistance
client requires 50% assistance*
In hand therapy practice, which of the options below might be an effective biomechanical
treatment sequence? - correct answer ✔✔resistive exercise, physical agent modalities, & rest
aerobic exercise, preparatory methods, & preparatory tasks
global exercise, rote activities, & work skills
isolated exercise, purposeful activities, & engagement in occupations*
