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Question 1

Maximizing the patient’s function, alleviating the patient’s pain, and promoting patient’s use of proper posture are all goals of:

Answer 1

musculoskeletal physical therapy

Question 2

comprehensive process of obtaining a history, reviewing systems, performing specific tests, and measures

Answer 2

Musculoskeletal examination

Question 3

dynamic process in which the PT makes clinical judgments based on exam data and formulates a plan of care

Answer 3

Musculoskeletal evaluation

Question 4

VAS stands for

Answer 4

Visual Analog Scale

Question 5

VAS is also known by these 2 names:

Answer 5

“Faces” scale,

Wong-Baker scale

Question 6

NRS stands for

Answer 6

numerical rating system

Question 7

McGill Questionnaire is:

Answer 7

a scale of rating a patient’s pain developed at McGill Uni

Question 8

3 main pain rating scales are:

Answer 8

• VAS (Faces, Wong-Baker)
• NRS
• McGill Questionnaire

Question 9

evaluates the position maintained by the body when standing and sitting in relation to space and other body parts

Answer 9

postural assessment

Question 10

ROM is measured in degrees with a ______

Answer 10

goniometer

Question 11

measures the amount of motion available at a certain joint or series of joints

Answer 11

range of motion (ROM)

Question 12

evaluates the relative strength of specific muscles and identifies patterns of muscle weakness

Answer 12

manual muscle testing

Question 13

Variable assessment that determines effect of a condition on functional life/work abilities (may be in the form of a questionnaire)

Answer 13

functional assessment

Question 14

visual assessment of gait

Answer 14

Gait analysis

Question 15

Assesses neuro-muscular integrity

Answer 15

Deep tendon reflexes

Question 16

Therapeutic exercises include:

Answer 16

• strengthening
• stretching
• balance

Question 17

ice, heat, US, IFC are all examples of:

Answer 17

modalities

Question 18

soft tissue work is an example of:

Answer 18

Manual therapy

Question 19

increase circulation, decrease pain, and decrease edema are all

Answer 19

physiological changes

Question 20

exercises to improve function, strength, endurance, and flexibility

Answer 20

therapeutic exercises

Question 21

exercise plan parameters include (4):

Answer 21

• frequency
• duration
• intensity
• type

Question 22

exercises that move a joint through the extent of its limitations

Answer 22

ROM interventions

Question 23

3 types of ROM interventions:

Answer 23

PROM (passive)
AAROM (active assisted)
AROM (active)

Question 24

ROM intervention performed by PT/PTA or mechanical device and will not increase strength

Answer 24

PROM intervention

Question 25

ROM intervention performed by PT/PTA when patient has joint stiffness and to decrease pain

Answer 25

joint mobilization

Question 26

ROM intervention performed by patient that will increase strength but not ROM

Answer 26

AROM intervention

Question 27

ROM interventions performed by patient with PT/PTA or GG help. Will increase strength but not ROM

Answer 27

AAROM intervention

Question 28

strengthening exercise that has the distal end of limb on ground or firm surface, is a more advanced form of exercise, movement at one joint causes movements at other joints

Answer 28

Closed kinetic chain

Question 29

strengthening exercise that has end of limb free to move in space (not fixed) typically uses individual mm groups and non-weight bearing postures

Answer 29

Open kinetic chain

Question 30

strengthening exercise that muscle contraction without joint movement promotes increase circulation, decrease mm spasm usually for patient with joint motion contraindicated

Answer 30

Isometric exercises

Question 31

strengthening exercises with constant load but not constant speed load is moved through ROM

Answer 31

Isotonic exercises

Question 32

exercises that increase extensibility of soft tissue and improves ROM

Answer 32

Stretching exercises

Question 33

4 types of stretching exercises are:

Answer 33

- static - ballistic (bad) - self-stretching - contract/relax

Question 34

____ ____ should be performed EVERY therapy session and be age-appropriate.

Answer 34

patient education

Question 35

specializes in trating older adults (>65yo)

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geriatric PT

Question 36

Focus of geriatric rehab is:

Answer 36

patient's functional goals promoting optimal health restoring and maintaining the patient's highest level of function and independence

Question 37

3 most important assessments for geriatric patients:

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- psychosocial - functional - environmental

Question 38

2 major government plans for the geriatric patient population:

Answer 38

- medicare | - medicaid

Question 39

immobility, fractures, falls, co-morbidities, and frailty are all examples of:

Answer 39

geriatric dysfunction

Question 40

____ are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries to adults older than 65 yo

Answer 40

falls

Question 41

COG

Answer 41

center of gravity

Question 42

LOG

Answer 42

line of gravity

Question 43

treating patients who have skin disorders, chronic wounds, or burns

Answer 43

Integumentary PT

Question 44

2 main normal aging changes in skin:

Answer 44

flattening of the basement membrane decreased dermal thickness and decrease spatial density of collagen bundles

Question 45

a wound that does not proceed through normal stages of healing (takes longer than 4 weeks to heal)

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chronic wounds

Question 46

wound healing phase that occurs within the 1st 72 hours. Initiates repair

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inflammatory phase

Question 47

During the _____ wound healing phase, platelets cause clotting, and blood loss is controlled by vasoconstriction,

Answer 47

inflammatory phase

Question 48

List the 4 phases of wound healing in order from earliest to last

Answer 48

1. Hemostasis/Coagulation 2. Inflammation 3. Proliferation 4. Maturation/Remodeling

Question 49

In wound healing, _____ plays a role in fighting infection, clearing debris, and triggering the proliferation phase

Answer 49

Inflammation

Question 50

wound healing phase that typically begin 72 hours post injury and overlaps the inflammation phase

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Proliferative phase

Question 51

In wound healing, collagen formation is important during this phase because it increases the strength of the wound. (wound is usually at 15-80% of normal strength)

Answer 51

Proliferative phase

Question 52

phase in wound healing that can last up to 18 months depending on size of wound

Answer 52

Maturation phase

Question 53

type of tissue in wound that its goal is to protect wound and maintain a moist environment (healthy tissue)

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Red/pink (viable)

Question 54

type of tissue in wound described as slough. Goal is to absorb or debride. (not a sign of infection)

Answer 54

yellow (non-viable)

Question 55

type of tissue that is thick eschar firmly adhered. Treatment goal is to debride necrotic tissue.

Answer 55

Black (non-viable)

Question 56

burns that are superficial, have limited redness, and involve only the epidermis

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1st degree burns

Question 57

burns that have superficial partial thickness or deep partial thickness, involves damage down into the dermis. Blistering occurs

Answer 57

2nd degree burns

Question 58

burns that are full thickness. Epidermis and dermis is lost with damage to subcuteous tissue. Very painful and requires skin graft

Answer 58

3rd degree burns

Question 59

Sub-dermal burn, minimal pain, requires skin grafts and is common with trauma

Answer 59

4th degree burns

Question 60

rule to determine extent of the burned area on an adult

Answer 60

rule of nines

Question 61

arterial, pressure, venous stasis ulcers are all types of:

Answer 61

chronic wounds

Question 62

3 forms of debridement are:

Answer 62

autolytic enzymatic sharp

Question 63

modalities used in wound care are:

Answer 63

- ultrasound | - electrical stimulation