FSBPT EXAM
The symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia, pruritus, and peripheral neuropathy are
most consistent with which of the following disorders?
1. Type 2 Diabetes
2. Lymphedema
3. Myocardial infarction
4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - ANSWERS-1
A PTA manually muscle tests a patient's lateral (external) hip rotators. The
assistant should position the patient in:
1. Sitting with hip and knee flexed to 90 degrees
2. Side lying with the hip in neutral and the knee in flexion
3. Prone with hip neutral and knee flexed 90 degrees.
4. Side lying with the hip in neutral and the knee in flexion - ANSWERS-1
A patient has akinesia. Which of the following gait dysfunctions is most likely
to be present?
1. Decrease step length
2. Increased base of support
3. Difficulty attempting to stop
4. Sudden cessation of movement - ANSWERS-4
When monitoring the vital signs of a person who has Mitral valve prolapse,
which of the following findings is most likely to be observed?
1. Bradypnea
,2. Bradycardia
3. Tachycardia
4. Tachypnea - ANSWERS-3
Which of the following are symptoms of hallux valgus?
1. Lateral deviation of the great toe
2. Swelling at the MTP joint
3. Shortening of the flexor hallucis brevis
4. Pain and tenderness of the great toe - ANSWERS-1,2,3,4
What cranial nerve is also called the hypoglossal nerve and is assessed by
protruding the tongue?
1. Cranial nerve I
2. Cranial nerve III
3. Cranial nerve XI
4. Cranial nerve XII - ANSWERS-4
What cranial nerve is also called the optic nerve and is assessed by completing a
vision test?
1. Cranial nerve II
2. Cranial nerve VI
3. Cranial nerve X
4. Cranial nerve XI - ANSWERS-1
What cranial nerve is also called the accessory nerve and is assessed by
performing a shoulder shrug?
1. Cranial nerve II
,2. Cranial nerve VI
3. Cranial nerve X
4. Cranial nerve XI - ANSWERS-4
What cranial nerve is also called the olfactory nerve and is assessed by
identifying familiar odors with the eyes closed?
1. Cranial nerve I
2. Cranial nerve II
3. Cranial nerve III
4. Cranial nerve XI - ANSWERS-1
When performing resistive isometrics to the elbow flexors, the patient's elbow
should be positioned in:
1. Elbow extension and forearm supination
2. Elbow extension and forearm pronation
3. Elbow flexion and forearm supination
4. Elbow flexion and forearm pronation - ANSWERS-3
A patient that is unable to perform hip ABD against gravity, but can successfully
move through the complete ROM in supine, should be assigned a grade of?
1. 2
2. 2-
3. 2+
4. 1 - ANSWERS-1
How should manual resistance be applied when performing a MMT on the
tensor fasciae latae?
, 1. Against the leg in the direction of extension and ABD
2. Against the leg in the direction of extension and ADD
3. Against the leg in the direction of extension and lateral rotation
4. Against the leg in the direction of extension and medial rotation -
ANSWERS-2
Where should manual resistance be applied when performing a manual muscle
test on the latissimus dorsi?
1. Against the forearm in the direction of ABD and flexion of the arm
2. Against the forearm in the direction of ADD and extension of the arm
3. Against the forearm in the direction of ABD and extension of the arm
4. Against the forearm in the direction of ADD and flexion of the arm. -
ANSWERS-1
What muscle would be strength tested by placing the elbow in maximal flexion
and the forearm on maximal supination to minimize activation of the biceps
brachii?
1. Anterior deltoid
2. Coracobrachialis
3. Triceps brachii
4. Pectoralis minor - ANSWERS-2
What muscle would be strength tested in supine by applying pressure against
the anterior aspect of the shoulder, downward toward the table?
1. Posterior deltoid
2. Pectoralis major
3. Pectoralis minor
4. Upper trapezius - ANSWERS-3
The symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia, pruritus, and peripheral neuropathy are
most consistent with which of the following disorders?
1. Type 2 Diabetes
2. Lymphedema
3. Myocardial infarction
4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - ANSWERS-1
A PTA manually muscle tests a patient's lateral (external) hip rotators. The
assistant should position the patient in:
1. Sitting with hip and knee flexed to 90 degrees
2. Side lying with the hip in neutral and the knee in flexion
3. Prone with hip neutral and knee flexed 90 degrees.
4. Side lying with the hip in neutral and the knee in flexion - ANSWERS-1
A patient has akinesia. Which of the following gait dysfunctions is most likely
to be present?
1. Decrease step length
2. Increased base of support
3. Difficulty attempting to stop
4. Sudden cessation of movement - ANSWERS-4
When monitoring the vital signs of a person who has Mitral valve prolapse,
which of the following findings is most likely to be observed?
1. Bradypnea
,2. Bradycardia
3. Tachycardia
4. Tachypnea - ANSWERS-3
Which of the following are symptoms of hallux valgus?
1. Lateral deviation of the great toe
2. Swelling at the MTP joint
3. Shortening of the flexor hallucis brevis
4. Pain and tenderness of the great toe - ANSWERS-1,2,3,4
What cranial nerve is also called the hypoglossal nerve and is assessed by
protruding the tongue?
1. Cranial nerve I
2. Cranial nerve III
3. Cranial nerve XI
4. Cranial nerve XII - ANSWERS-4
What cranial nerve is also called the optic nerve and is assessed by completing a
vision test?
1. Cranial nerve II
2. Cranial nerve VI
3. Cranial nerve X
4. Cranial nerve XI - ANSWERS-1
What cranial nerve is also called the accessory nerve and is assessed by
performing a shoulder shrug?
1. Cranial nerve II
,2. Cranial nerve VI
3. Cranial nerve X
4. Cranial nerve XI - ANSWERS-4
What cranial nerve is also called the olfactory nerve and is assessed by
identifying familiar odors with the eyes closed?
1. Cranial nerve I
2. Cranial nerve II
3. Cranial nerve III
4. Cranial nerve XI - ANSWERS-1
When performing resistive isometrics to the elbow flexors, the patient's elbow
should be positioned in:
1. Elbow extension and forearm supination
2. Elbow extension and forearm pronation
3. Elbow flexion and forearm supination
4. Elbow flexion and forearm pronation - ANSWERS-3
A patient that is unable to perform hip ABD against gravity, but can successfully
move through the complete ROM in supine, should be assigned a grade of?
1. 2
2. 2-
3. 2+
4. 1 - ANSWERS-1
How should manual resistance be applied when performing a MMT on the
tensor fasciae latae?
, 1. Against the leg in the direction of extension and ABD
2. Against the leg in the direction of extension and ADD
3. Against the leg in the direction of extension and lateral rotation
4. Against the leg in the direction of extension and medial rotation -
ANSWERS-2
Where should manual resistance be applied when performing a manual muscle
test on the latissimus dorsi?
1. Against the forearm in the direction of ABD and flexion of the arm
2. Against the forearm in the direction of ADD and extension of the arm
3. Against the forearm in the direction of ABD and extension of the arm
4. Against the forearm in the direction of ADD and flexion of the arm. -
ANSWERS-1
What muscle would be strength tested by placing the elbow in maximal flexion
and the forearm on maximal supination to minimize activation of the biceps
brachii?
1. Anterior deltoid
2. Coracobrachialis
3. Triceps brachii
4. Pectoralis minor - ANSWERS-2
What muscle would be strength tested in supine by applying pressure against
the anterior aspect of the shoulder, downward toward the table?
1. Posterior deltoid
2. Pectoralis major
3. Pectoralis minor
4. Upper trapezius - ANSWERS-3
