Maher Tips and Questions Flashcards
A patient with elbow joint stiffness needs increased extensibility before ROM exercises. Which modality is most effective?
A. Cold Pack
B. Paraffin
C. Hot Pack
D. NMES
C. Hott Pack
Which of the following is a contraindication for using hot packs?
A. Elbow joint stiffness
B. MS with a history of exacerbations
C. Osteoarthritis
D. Chronic pain
B. MS with a history of exacerbations
Explanation: Heat triggers symptoms in people with MS
What should always be done when applying hot packs?
A. Check the patient’s blood pressure
B. Use only 2-3 layers of towels
C. Check the skin before, during, and after application
D. Apply directly on the skin
C. Check the skin before, during, and after application
A patient is 2 days post reverse total shoulder replacement and reports 6/10 pain. Which modality should be used?
A. Hot Pack
B. TENs
C. Cold Pack
D. Biofeedback
C. Cold Pack
What is a key safety measure when using cold packs?
A. Apply directly to the skin
B. Use only for 5 minutes
C. Apply a towel between the skin and the cold pack
D. Use multiple cold packs simultaneously
C. Apply a towel between the skin and the cold pack
Which of the following is a contraindication for cryotherapy?
A. Acute injury
B. Post-surgical repair
C. Impaired sensation
D. Inflammation
C. Impaired sensation
Which of the following is an indication for paraffin use?
A. Open wounds
B. Sensory impairment
C. Increases extensibility of hands
D. Infection
C. Increases extensibility of hands
A patient with an acute flare-up of RA is prescribed paraffin treatments. What should you do?
A. Provide paraffin treatments as ordered
B. Educate the patient in a home program
C. Provide paraffin but wrap in a hot pack
D. Do not provide paraffin and contact the MD
D. Do not provide paraffin and contact the MD
Which method is most commonly used to apply paraffin?
A. Dip method
B. Immersion method
C. Paint-on method
D. Spray method
A. Dip method
A patient post-median nerve repair complains of hypersensitivity interfering with daily activities. What is the most likely cause?
A. Wrist contracture
B. Neuroma
C. Overuse of hand
D. Ruptured nerve
B. Neuroma
What is the primary goal of desensitization following a nerve repair?
A. Increase strength
B. Decrease hypersensitivity
C. Improve ROM
D. Reduce swelling
B. Decrease hypersensitivity
What is a common deformity associated with ulnar nerve injury?
A. Ape hand
B. Claw hand
C. Wrist drop
D. Mallet finger
B. Claw hand
What is the most appropriate orthosis for a patient referred for early active motion following a flexor tendon repair?
A. Resting hand orthosis
B. Stack orthosis
C. Wrist orthosis
D. Dorsal blocking orthosis
D. Dorsal blocking orthosis
Which is the correct progression for early active motion in flexor tendon repairs?
A. Hook fist, straight fist, PIP and DIP blocking
B. Composite flexion, place hold flexion, hook fist
C. Place hold flexion, composite flexion, hook fist, straight fist, PIP and DIP blocking
D. Straight fist, place hold flexion, hook fist
C. Place hold flexion, composite flexion, hook fist, straight fist, PIP and DIP blocking
Which deformity results from an injury to the terminal extensor tendon on the distal phalanx?
A. Claw hand
B. Mallet finger
C. Wrist drop
D. Ape hand
B. Mallet finger
What are common treatments for thoracic outlet syndrome?
A. Strength training, cold packs, and ultrasound
B. Postural exercises, diaphragmatic breathing, and nerve glides
C. Massage, hot packs, and electrical stimulation
D. Weight-bearing exercises, biofeedback, and splinting
B. Postural exercises, diaphragmatic breathing, and nerve glides
What is the temperature range for paraffin treatments?
A. 110-120 degrees
B. 120-130 degrees
C. 130-140 degrees
D. 140-150 degrees
B. 120-130 degrees
Which nerve injury results in wrist drop?
A. Ulnar nerve injury
B. Median nerve injury
C. Radial nerve palsy
D. Axillary nerve injury
C. Radial nerve palsy
Which condition is contraindicated for cryotherapy?
A. Acute inflammation
B. Recent surgical repair
C. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
D. Arthritis
C. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Which splint is appropriate for mallet finger?
A. Resting hand splint
B. Thumb spica splint
C. DIP extension orthosis (stack splint)
D. Cock-up splint
C. DIP extension orthosis (stack splint)