Exam 1 Practice Questions Flashcards
Name 3 predisposing factors to cancer that the therapist must watch for during the interview process as red flags
- PMH
- Clinical presentation
- Associated s/s
In a physical therapy practice, clients are most likely to present with s/s of metastases to:
A. skeletal system, hepatic system, pulmonary system, CNS
B. CVS, peripheral vascular sytem, enteric system
C. Hematologic and lymphatic systems
D. none of the above
A. skeletal system, hepatic system, pulmonary system, CNS
What is the significance of nerve root compression in relation to cancer?
- may be first signs of cancer
- esp for lymphoma, multiple myeloma, cancer of the lung, breast, prostate, or kidney
What are the supplemental s/s of CAUTIONS?
- rapid unintentional WL
- changes in vitals
- frequent infections
- night pain
- pathologic fx
- prox musc weakness
- change in DTRs
Whenever a therapist observes, palpates, or receives a client report of a lump or nodule, what 3 questions must be asked?
- How long have you had it?
- Has it changed over the past 6 weeks to 6 months?
- Has your physician examined this area?
How can the therapist determine whether a client’s sx are caused by the delayed effects of radiation as opposed to being s/s of recurring cancer?
- This is a medical decision and not within the scope of PT practice
- If there is doubt, physician should be contacted
Give a general description and explanation of the changes seen in DTRs associated with cancer
diminished response
Why is WL a significant red flag sign in a physical therapy practice
- pain, mvt dysfunction, and disability usu result in weight gain due to inactivity
- weight loss may be a red flag for systemic origin of the problem
When tumors produce s/s at a site distant from the tumor or its metastasized sites, these remote effects of malignancy are called:
A. bone metastases
B. Vitiligo
C. Paraneoplastic syndrome
D. Ichthyosis
C. Paraneoplastic syndrome
A client who has recently completed chemo requires immediate medical referral if he has which of the following symptoms
A. Decreased appetite
B. Increased urinary output
C. Mild fatigue but moderate dyspnea with exercise
D. Fever, chills, sweating
D. Fever, chills, sweating
A suspicious skin lesion requiring medical evaluation has:
A. Round, symmetric borders
B. Notched edges
C. Matching halves when a line is drawn down the middle
D. A single color of brown or tan
B. Notched edges
What is the significance of Beau’s lines in a client treated with chemo for leukemia?
A. Impaired nail formation from death of cells
B. Temporary longitudinal groove or ridge through the nail
C. Increased production of the nail by the matrix as a sign of healing
D. A sign of local trauma
D. A sign of local trauma
A 16-y/o boy was hurt in a soccer game. He presents with exquisite R ankle pain and WB, but reports no pain at night. Upon further questioning, you find he is taking ibuprofen at night before bed, which may be masking the pain. What other screening exam procedures are warranted?
A. perform a heel strike test
B. Review response to tx
C. Assess for signs of fx (edema, exquisite ttp, warmth over painful site
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
When is it advised to take a work or military hx?
A. Anyone with head and/or neck pain who uses a cell phone more than 8 hrs/day
B. Anyone over age 50
C. Anyone presenting with joint pain of unknown cause accompanied by multiple other s/s
D. This is outside the scope of a PT’s practice
C. Anyone presenting with joint pain of unknown cause accompanied by multiple other s/s
A 70 y/o man came to an OP physical therapy with a complaint of pain and weakness of his fingers and morning stiffness lasting about an hour. He presented with bilateral swelling of the metacarpophalangeal joints of the index and ring fingers.He saw his family doctor 4 weeks ago and was given diclofenac, which has not changed his symptoms. Now he wants to try physical therapy. Since he last saw his physician, he has developed additional joint pain in the left knee and right shoulder. How can you tell if this is cancer, polyarthritis, or a paraneoplastic disorder?
A. Ask about previous hx of cancer and recent onset of skin rash
B. You can’t. This requires a medical evaluation
C. Look for signs of digital clubbing, cellulitis, or proximal muscle weakness
D. assess vital signs
B. You can’t. This requires a medical evaluation