Chapter 1: Therapeutic Exercise: Foundational Concepts
Multiple Choice
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. Restore function through the elimination of body structure impairments.
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.
ANS: C
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Intermediate
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. Recommend that the patient discontinue taking any medication that might impair 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.
ANS: A
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
3. Which of the following terms associated with aspects of physical function 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
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, ANS: D
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
4. Which of the following terms is synonymous with cardiopulmonary fitness and is associated
with the aspects of physical function that can be modified by therapeutic exercise?
A. Cardiopulmonary resistance
B. Cardiopulmonary endurance
C. Cardiopulmonary stability
D. Cardiopulmonary strength
ANS: B
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
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 decisions about the
management and care of a patient.
D. Assess the outcomes of interventions based on evidence.
ANS: B
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
6. According to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a rotator cuff tear is
considered a(n):
A. Health condition.
B. Impairment.
C. Functional limitation.
D. Disability.
ANS: A
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
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Multiple Choice
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. Restore function through the elimination of body structure impairments.
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.
ANS: C
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Intermediate
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. Recommend that the patient discontinue taking any medication that might impair 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.
ANS: A
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
3. Which of the following terms associated with aspects of physical function 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
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, ANS: D
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
4. Which of the following terms is synonymous with cardiopulmonary fitness and is associated
with the aspects of physical function that can be modified by therapeutic exercise?
A. Cardiopulmonary resistance
B. Cardiopulmonary endurance
C. Cardiopulmonary stability
D. Cardiopulmonary strength
ANS: B
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
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 decisions about the
management and care of a patient.
D. Assess the outcomes of interventions based on evidence.
ANS: B
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
6. According to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a rotator cuff tear is
considered a(n):
A. Health condition.
B. Impairment.
C. Functional limitation.
D. Disability.
ANS: A
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
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