Chap 14 Flashcards
. In designing an individualized therapeutic exercise program, the first step is to
a. assess the present level of function and dysfunction.
b. develop a treatment plan.
c. develop short- and long-term goals.
d. formulate a list of patient problems.
A
Which of the following is NOT considered a long-term goal?
a. Bilateral equal range of motion
b. Control of inflammation
c. Relaxation training
d. Maintenance of cardiovascular fitness
B
- What is the optimal time for beginning therapeutic exercise following surgery or an injury?
a. Immediately after
b. 24 hours later
c. 3 to 4 days later
d. When pain subsides
A
- Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning collagenous scar formation compared with the original mature injured tissue?
a. It is less efficient and tolerant of shearing forces.
b. It is less efficient and tolerant of tensile forces.
c. It is more efficient and tolerant of tensile forces.
d. It is more efficient and tolerant of shearing forces.
B
- The longer the inflammatory process progresses, the more likely the resulting scar tissue will be
a. less dense and weaker in resisting applied stress.
b. more dense and stronger in resisting applied stress.
c. more dense and weaker to resisting applied stress.
d. able to resist applied stress at the same level as the previously injured tissue.
A
. Which of the following are physiological effects of cryotherapy?
a. Decreased vasoconstriction, increased nerve conduction velocity, and decreased pain perception
b. Increased vasoconstriction and metabolism, decreased pain
c. Decreased metabolism, nerve conduction, and pain perception
d. Increased vasodilation, increased metabolism, decreased capillary permeability
C
- _____ uses gravity to reduce the pooling of fluids and pressure inside the venous and lymphatic vessels to prevent fluid from filtering into surrounding tissue spaces.
a. Compression
b. Immobilization
c. Cold application
d. Elevation
D
- Which of the following would NOT be used if the goal is to control hemorrhage and eliminate edema?
a. Cryotherapy
b. Electrical muscle stimulation
c. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
d. Intermittent compression
B
- Prolonged immobilization can lead to muscles losing their flexibility and assuming a shortened position. This is referred to as
a. a contracture.
b. hypomobility.
c. hypermobility.
d. Sharpey fibrosis.
A
- The effects of immobilization of the articular cartilage are dependent on
a. length of immobilization.
b. position of the joint.
c. joint loading.
d. All of the above.
D
- In fitting crutches, the hand grips should be placed at a height that allows the elbow to be flexed about
a. 15°.
b. 20°.
c. 25°.
d. 30°.
D
- An individual can move into phase 3 of the rehabilitation program when what percentage of normal passive and active range of motion is achieved?
a. 60%
b. 70%
c. 80%
d. 90%
C
- Hypomobility can
a. promote healing.
b. predispose an individual to microtraumatic injuries.
c. prevent pain-free return to activity.
d. lead to degenerative joint changes.
A
- A large-amplitude movement up to the pathological limit in the range of motion is considered a ______ joint mobilization.
a. grade II
b. grade III
c. grade IV
d. grade V
B
- When performing joint mobilization, if the concave surface is stationary and the convex surface is mobilized, a glide of the convex segment should be in
a. the same direction as the restriction of joint movement.
b. the opposite direction to the restriction of joint movement.
c. a posterior direction.
d. an anterior direction.
B
- The technique in which an individual consciously relaxes a muscle prior to stretching is termed
a. active movement.
b. reciprocal inhibition.
c. active inhibition.
d. imagery.
C
- Joint mechanoreceptors sensitive to the intra-articular pressure and stretching of the joint capsule are called
a. Golgi receptors.
b. muscle spindles.
c. Pacinian corpuscles.
d. Ruffini corpuscles.
D
- Closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises are recommended for several reasons. One such reason is
a. CKC exercises increase strength at a faster rate than open kinetic chain.
b. CKC exercises increase range of motion faster.
c. CKC exercises reduce shearing forces about the joint.
d. CKC exercises facilitate the inflammatory process.
C
- A Biomechanical Ankle Platform System is often used to
a. increase range of motion.
b. decrease swelling.
c. improve sensory cues and balance of the lower extremity.
d. decrease inflammation.
C
- A method of promoting or hastening the recovery process of muscles through the use of diagonal or spiral patterns is characteristic of
a. Delorme progressive resistive exercises.
b. hydrotherapeutic exercise.
c. isokinetic exercise.
d. proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises
D
- Which of the following is NOT an open kinetic chain exercise?
a. Knee extension
b. Bench press
c. Throwing a ball
d. Wall push-up
D