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Question 1

A patient reports numbness in the perineal region and mild urinary incontinence. These symptoms are MOST likely caused by which of the following conditions?

1.Sciatic neuropathy

2.Femoral artery occlusion

3.Lumbar spinal stenosis

4.Sacral nerve root impingement

Answer 1

4. Sacral Nerve Root Impingement

Question 2

When assessing normal standing posture, where should the gravity line fall?

1.Anterior to the lateral malleolus

2.Posterior to the lateral malleolus

3.Anterior to the greater trochanter

4.Posterior to the greater trochanter

Answer 2

1. Anterior to the lateral malleolus

Question 3

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.Tachypnea

4.Tachycardia

Answer 3

4. Tachycardia

Question 4

For a patient who had a total shoulder arthroplasty 5 days ago, which of the following interventions would MOST effectively minimize joint adhesions?

1.Active range of motion in the scapular plane

2.Gentle muscle sets with the upper extremity immobilized in a sling

3.Passive range of motion in a pain-free range

4.Joint mobilization using small-amplitude oscillations into tissue resistance

Answer 4

3. Passive ROM in a pain-free range

Question 5

For a patient who had a total shoulder arthroplasty 5 days ago, which of the following interventions would MOST effectively minimize joint adhesions?

1.Active range of motion in the scapular plane

2.Gentle muscle sets with the upper extremity immobilized in a sling

3.Passive range of motion in a pain-free range

4.Joint mobilization using small-amplitude oscillations into tissue resistance

Answer 5

3. Passive ROM in a pain-free range

Question 6

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

Answer 6

1. Type 2 Diabetes

Question 7

A patient who has a spinal cord injury demonstrates signs of autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate to take?

1.Put an abdominal binder on the patient.

2.Place the patient in supine position.

3.Wrap the patient’s lower extremities.

4.Check the patient’s catheter tube.

Answer 7

4. Check the patient’s catheter tube

Question 8

For a patient who demonstrates an equinus gait, which of the following muscles should be tested for weakness?

1.Soleus

2.Gastrocnemius

3.Tibialis anterior

4.Tibialis posterior

Answer 8

3. Tibialis Anterior

Question 9

For a patient who demonstrates an equinus gait, which of the following muscles should be tested for weakness?

1.Soleus

2.Gastrocnemius

3.Tibialis anterior

4.Tibialis posterior

Answer 9

3. Tibialis Anterior

Question 10

Which of the following activities should be AVOIDED by a patient who is at risk of developing lymphedema?

1.Exercising in a hot environment

2.Exercising with light resistance

3.Exercising in a cool environment

4.Exercising while wearing compression garments

Answer 10

1. Exercising in a hot environment

Question 11

Which of the following laboratory reports is MOST useful in determining the effects of chronic diarrhea and vomiting?

1.Complete blood count

2.Renal function tests

3.Serum electrolytes

4.Serum enzymes

Answer 11

3. Serum electrolytes

Question 12

Compared with healthy individuals, a patient who has restrictive pulmonary disease is MOST likely to have which of the following changes in lung volumes or capacities?

1.Increased vital capacity and increased residual volume

2.Increased vital capacity and decreased total lung capacity

3.Decreased inspiratory reserve volume and decreased vital capacity

4.Decreased total lung capacity and increased functional residual capacity

Answer 12

3.Decreased inspiratory reserve volume and decreased vital capacity

Question 13

A patient correctly demonstrated home exercises to strengthen quadriceps and hip flexors. This data should be included in which section of the documentation?

1.Subjective

2.Objective

3.Assessment

4.Plan

Answer 13

2. Objective

Question 14

Onset of bloody stools is an indication of which of the following conditions?

1.Acute appendicitis

2.Strangulated hernia

3.Celiac disease

4.Colorectal cancer

Answer 14

4. Colorectal Cancer

Question 15

The MOST important precaution for preventing a nosocomial infection is:

1.wearing a mask.

2.wearing gloves.

3.proper hand washing.

4.maintaining a sterile field.

Answer 15

3. Proper hand washing

Question 16

Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau. Active and passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports pain and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient’s temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause of the patient’s lack of recent progress?

1.Infection of the fractured bone

2.Nonunion of the fracture

3.Heterotopic ossification

4.Compartment syndrome

Answer 16

2.Nonunion of the fracture