Conditions

Question 0

Pitting edema
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2+
3+
4+

Answer 0

barely detectable impression when finger is pressed into skin
slight indentation - 15 seconds to rebound
Deeper indentation - up to 30 secs to rebound
>30 seconds to rebound

Question 1

Functional tissue from the inner lining of the uterus begins to grow in other areas, such as the ovaries, intestines, and perineum is a condition known as:

Answer 1

Endometriosis

Question 2

Four phases of cardiac rehab

Answer 2

1 - acute phase - start to regain mobility is focus
2 - subacute phase - 3-6 wks - learning about self monitoring
3 - Intensive Outpt Cardia rehab - more indpt and group exercise and rating of PRE
4 - Indpt ongoing conditioning

Question 3

Used in orthopedics to detect bony abnormalities.

Answer 3

Radiograph

Question 4

Used to assess degenerative diseases infarction, tumor, hemorrhage, and congenital anomalies

Answer 4

MRI

Question 5

Used to assess bone displacement, disc herniation, cord compression, or tumor.

Answer 5

Myelography

Question 6

Used to assess density, displacement, or abnormality of the ventricular system and gray and white matter

Answer 6

CT scan

Question 7

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms, aquatic therapy is usually contraindicate due to the warmth of the water causing pt to experience an increase in symptoms with this disability

Answer 7

Multiple sclerosis

Question 8

This is known to form in bruised, damaged, or inflamed muscles

Answer 8

Myositis ossificans

Question 9

Locked-in syndrome normally ensues following injury to

Answer 9

Pons

Question 10

Modifiable risk factors associated with coronary artery disease include

Answer 10

Hypertension > 140/90 mm Hg

BMI >25 kg/m squared

Question 11

Untreated results in sever mental retardation - deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine.

Answer 11

PKU - Phenylketonuria

Question 12

A PTA notes that a pt has scored 60% on a 5.07 monofilament test of bilateral feet and ankles. Which of the following interventions would be MOST beneficial for the pt?
Ankle foot orthosis; Desensitization techniques; Balance training; Education regarding skin integrity

Answer 12

Education regarding skin integrity - An individual’s protective sensation is intact when the 5.07 monofilament can be felt. With loss of protective sensation, the individual cannot sense trauma to the foot, often leading to foot ulceration.

Question 13

Melena and hematemesis are symptoms of

Answer 13

esophageal varices - enlarged veins in the lower part of the esophagus

Question 14

Dysphagia and anorexia are symptoms of

Answer 14

esophageal cancer

Question 15

Dyspepsia and epigastric pain are symptoms of

Answer 15

stomach cancer

Question 16

Hematochezia and diarrhea are symptoms of

Answer 16

colon cancer

Question 17

The mechanism that creates an anterior dislocation of the shoulder is

Answer 17

forced abduction and lateral rotation of the shoulder

Question 18

When positioning a pt who has had a cva it is important to promote good alignment and to avoid positions that will most likely be manifested w the emergence of abnormal tone and spasticity. Most frequently seen:

Answer 18

hip adductors and internal rotators and ankle invertors.

Question 19

Dysmetria and intention tremors are characteristics of ____ dysfunction

Answer 19

cerebella

Question 20

A pt’s patellae are observed to point inward when viewed from the front. The MOST likely cause of this is:

1. femoral anteversion
2. weakness of the vastus medialis
3. genu varum
4. medial tibial torsion

Answer 20

1. femoral anteversion - literally means “forward leaning”

Question 21

___ crutches are the most functional option for stair negotiation if the pt has sufficient upper body and upper extremity strength.

Answer 21

Forearm