PEAT Exam I Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
orthotic management for idiopathic scoliosis is typically indicated for what degree of
Cobb angle? Ans: 25-45deg
what is the cobb angle Ans: The way to measure the curvature of the spine in
degrees, and the number of degrees helps the decide what treatment is necessary
when is a spinal fusion (surgical intervention) indicated? Ans: Cobb angle of angle
greater than 40deg
functional scoliosis Ans: temporary curvature caused by factors like poor posture, mm
imbalances, or leg length differences
-this is reversible and can be changed w/ positional changes
structural scoliosis Ans: permanent curvature and rotation of the spine due to a
structural abnormality
w/ a transfemoral amputation what causes knee buckling? Ans: knee axis anterior to
the knee ankle line
w/ a transfemoral amputation what can a long prosthesis cause? Ans: abducted stance
or circumduction during swing
w/ a transfemoral amputation if the mechanical knee has too much friction what does
this cause? Ans: circumducted gait
w/ a transfemoral amputation if a prosthesis has a high medial wall what does this
cause? Ans: abducted stance or lateral bend of the trunk
PD pt at stage 4 on the Hoehn and Yahr how will they present? Ans: decreased chest
excursion
,-PD is characterized by restrictive lung dysfunction associated w/ rigidity and resp mm
weakness.
-also see decreased inspiratory volume
what type of breathing pattern would be present for a PD pt at stage 4 on the Hoehn
and Yahr? Ans: erratic breathing
-due to dyskinetic mvmt patterns of the mms respiration
when does slippage of the iliopsoas tendon cause snapping? Ans: at approx 45deg
when hip is moving from flexion to extension, esp w/ the hip abducted and ER
when does snapping occur w/ a tight ITB? Ans: felt during hip flexion and extension,
occurs when running
-felt more laterally
what is associated w/ acetabular labral tears? Ans: -snapping hip sensation
-sharp pain in the groin
-anterior thigh pain esp during pivoting mvmts
-passive extensions, adducted, and ER
if a pt is asking to switch from aspirin to tylenol what is the most appropriate
response? Ans: instruct the pt to discuss medication related questions w/ the
prescribing physician
how does stage 0 lymphedema present? Ans: no clinical signs of edema
how does stage 1 lymphedema present? Ans: -pitting edema reversible w/ elevation
-edema increased w/ activity, heat, humidity
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,-better in the morning
how does stage 2 lymphedema present? Ans: nonpitting edema that is irreversible
along w/ fibrotic skin changes
ho does stage 3 lymphedema present? Ans: -increase in severe nonpitting fibrotic
edema
-atrophic changes in the skin including hyperkeratosis, papillomas, and warts
what are the estim parameters for large mm groups w/ intact innervation thats going
to promote increased mm strength? Ans: -frequency 35-80pps
-pulse duration: 200-350micro sec
what estim parameters are appropriate to strengthen smaller mm groups? Ans: -
frequency of 35pps
-duration of 150microsec.
what estim parameters are effective for pain? Ans: -frequency of 150pps
-duration of 50microseconds
what is the normal respiratory rate for 8y/o child? Ans: 18-30breaths per min
what is the normal respiratory rate for toddler (ages 1-3yrs)? Ans: 24-40 breaths/min
-25-35
what is the normal respiratory rate for infant (age birth to 1yr)? Ans: 30-60
breaths/min
what type of compression bandages is best for a recent diagnosis of lymphedema?
Ans: short-stretch
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, -key component
-latex free
-low resting pressure and high working pressure
what type of compression garnment would be used during phase 2 of lymphedema
treatment? Ans: flat knit compression garment
-has a seam, cost more
-higher compression
what are the contact precautions for pts w/ rubeola or varicella zoster virus? Ans:
airborne precautions wearing a particular respirator
what are the contact precautions for a pt w/ TB? Ans: respirators
what are the contact precautions for a pt w/ bacterial pneumonia? Ans: droplet;
wearing a face mask/surgical mask
sensory nerve distribution is on the anterior and medial half of the ring finger (4th
digit) and the anterior aspect of the little finger (5th digit) Ans: ulnar nerve
what nerve ULTT is being shown here, how would you modify this test for the ulnar
nerve distrbution? Ans: -median nerve distribution is shown in this pic
-modify for ulnar nerve is elbow flexion
what mms should be targeted for forward head posture? Ans: -pec major stretching
and cervical extensor
-scapular retraction and cervical retraction strengthening
diabetes mellitus is defined as? Ans: fasting plasma glucose
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Answers
orthotic management for idiopathic scoliosis is typically indicated for what degree of
Cobb angle? Ans: 25-45deg
what is the cobb angle Ans: The way to measure the curvature of the spine in
degrees, and the number of degrees helps the decide what treatment is necessary
when is a spinal fusion (surgical intervention) indicated? Ans: Cobb angle of angle
greater than 40deg
functional scoliosis Ans: temporary curvature caused by factors like poor posture, mm
imbalances, or leg length differences
-this is reversible and can be changed w/ positional changes
structural scoliosis Ans: permanent curvature and rotation of the spine due to a
structural abnormality
w/ a transfemoral amputation what causes knee buckling? Ans: knee axis anterior to
the knee ankle line
w/ a transfemoral amputation what can a long prosthesis cause? Ans: abducted stance
or circumduction during swing
w/ a transfemoral amputation if the mechanical knee has too much friction what does
this cause? Ans: circumducted gait
w/ a transfemoral amputation if a prosthesis has a high medial wall what does this
cause? Ans: abducted stance or lateral bend of the trunk
PD pt at stage 4 on the Hoehn and Yahr how will they present? Ans: decreased chest
excursion
,-PD is characterized by restrictive lung dysfunction associated w/ rigidity and resp mm
weakness.
-also see decreased inspiratory volume
what type of breathing pattern would be present for a PD pt at stage 4 on the Hoehn
and Yahr? Ans: erratic breathing
-due to dyskinetic mvmt patterns of the mms respiration
when does slippage of the iliopsoas tendon cause snapping? Ans: at approx 45deg
when hip is moving from flexion to extension, esp w/ the hip abducted and ER
when does snapping occur w/ a tight ITB? Ans: felt during hip flexion and extension,
occurs when running
-felt more laterally
what is associated w/ acetabular labral tears? Ans: -snapping hip sensation
-sharp pain in the groin
-anterior thigh pain esp during pivoting mvmts
-passive extensions, adducted, and ER
if a pt is asking to switch from aspirin to tylenol what is the most appropriate
response? Ans: instruct the pt to discuss medication related questions w/ the
prescribing physician
how does stage 0 lymphedema present? Ans: no clinical signs of edema
how does stage 1 lymphedema present? Ans: -pitting edema reversible w/ elevation
-edema increased w/ activity, heat, humidity
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,-better in the morning
how does stage 2 lymphedema present? Ans: nonpitting edema that is irreversible
along w/ fibrotic skin changes
ho does stage 3 lymphedema present? Ans: -increase in severe nonpitting fibrotic
edema
-atrophic changes in the skin including hyperkeratosis, papillomas, and warts
what are the estim parameters for large mm groups w/ intact innervation thats going
to promote increased mm strength? Ans: -frequency 35-80pps
-pulse duration: 200-350micro sec
what estim parameters are appropriate to strengthen smaller mm groups? Ans: -
frequency of 35pps
-duration of 150microsec.
what estim parameters are effective for pain? Ans: -frequency of 150pps
-duration of 50microseconds
what is the normal respiratory rate for 8y/o child? Ans: 18-30breaths per min
what is the normal respiratory rate for toddler (ages 1-3yrs)? Ans: 24-40 breaths/min
-25-35
what is the normal respiratory rate for infant (age birth to 1yr)? Ans: 30-60
breaths/min
what type of compression bandages is best for a recent diagnosis of lymphedema?
Ans: short-stretch
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, -key component
-latex free
-low resting pressure and high working pressure
what type of compression garnment would be used during phase 2 of lymphedema
treatment? Ans: flat knit compression garment
-has a seam, cost more
-higher compression
what are the contact precautions for pts w/ rubeola or varicella zoster virus? Ans:
airborne precautions wearing a particular respirator
what are the contact precautions for a pt w/ TB? Ans: respirators
what are the contact precautions for a pt w/ bacterial pneumonia? Ans: droplet;
wearing a face mask/surgical mask
sensory nerve distribution is on the anterior and medial half of the ring finger (4th
digit) and the anterior aspect of the little finger (5th digit) Ans: ulnar nerve
what nerve ULTT is being shown here, how would you modify this test for the ulnar
nerve distrbution? Ans: -median nerve distribution is shown in this pic
-modify for ulnar nerve is elbow flexion
what mms should be targeted for forward head posture? Ans: -pec major stretching
and cervical extensor
-scapular retraction and cervical retraction strengthening
diabetes mellitus is defined as? Ans: fasting plasma glucose
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