Chapter 6 PTA

Question 1

Which of the following would likely be a part of the pediatric team:

Answer 1

1. a Pediatric PT and/or PTA
2. the patient’s family
3. physician
4. teachers

Question 2

Children born with Down Syndrome should avoid activities such as tumbling or headstands because these can cause dislocation of of the atlanto-axial joint: T or F

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A screening test for newborns that evaluates the infant’s heart rate, respiration, muscle tone, and response to stimuli and color; administered at 5 and 10 minutes after birth:

Answer 3

APGAR

Question 4

Developmental milestones for a 4 to 5 month old infant include all of the following except:

Answer 4

lifts head in supine position

Question 5

Trisomy 21 is also called:

Answer 5

Down Syndrome

Question 6

A musculoskeletal pediatric disorder that presents as a lateral curvature of the spine:

Answer 6

scoliosis

Question 7

The most common form of congenital, degenerative diseases of the muscle tissue:

Answer 7

muscular dystrophy

Question 8

The most common orthopedic condition of the elderly in the US is which of the following:

Answer 8

hip fracture

Question 9

All of the following are indicative of wound healing except:

Answer 9

bright yellow, thick, watery like drainage

Question 10

The extent of a burn is ranked using what process that estimates the percentage of body surface areas affected:

Answer 10

Rule of Nines

Question 11

According to the APTA, a physical therapist assistant may perform sharp debridement of a wound using scalpels and scissors: T or F

Answer 11

False

Question 12

An autograft is a graft transferred from which of the following:

Answer 12

the patient’s own body

Question 13

By the year 2050, it is expected that 25% of the American elderly population will be over the age of:

Answer 13

85

Question 14

The geriatric evaluation and examination focus mostly on which of the following:

Answer 14

1. the individual’s level of function

2. the individual’s ability to remain independent

Question 15

Which of the following assessment tools tests for self care and mobility of in the elderly population:

Answer 15

Barthel Index

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a developmental milestone or 3 and 4 year old children:

Answer 16

1. using the toilet without help
2. brushing teeth with supervision
3. standing on tip toes

Question 17

Which of the following is considered a perinatal risk factor for cerebral palsy:

Answer 17

poor maternal nutrition

Question 18

An important physical therapy intervention for patient’s with muscular dystrophy is stretching of the heelcords, hamstrings, and hip flexors: T or F

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Age related skeletal changes in the elderly that should be considered include all of the following except:

Answer 19

increased blood flow to the muscles

Question 20

In geriatric physical therapy, gait training must consider which of the following

Answer 20

1. a patient’s reduced speed in ambulation
2. a patient’s decreased trunk rotation
3. a patient’s shorter steps

Question 21

Changes in skin color such as cyanotic skin, characterized by a bluish/gray discoloration may be indicative of which of the following:

Answer 21

respiratory disorders

Question 22

Which of the following is considered a common first degree burn:

Answer 22

sunburn

Question 23

When treating burns and wounds, it is not necessary to wear protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, and goggles: T or F

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Which of the following should be documented when assessing wounds:

Answer 24

1. location
2. size
3. color and temperature of surrounding tissue

Question 25

Hip fracture affects more men than women: T or F

Answer 25

False