Miscellaneous

Question 0

Beta blockers have this effect ____ and therefore ____ should be used to monitor pt exercise tolerance

Answer 0

HR and BP are minimized

perceived exertion

Question 1

Normal Serum Albumin levels

Answer 1

3.5-5.5 g/dL

Question 2

what is intermittent claudication

Answer 2

pain and cramping inadequate blood flow to the muscles

Question 3

Contract relax vs hold relax

Answer 3

Hold relax has tight muscle in an isometric contraction while a contract relax allows pt to concentrically contract the tight muscle

Question 4

Beta blockers have ability to reduce cardiac stimulation, therefore, beta-blockers should reduce max hr by _____ bpm

Answer 4

reduce by 20-30

Question 5

Benefits of pulsed ultrasound

Answer 5

enhancing tissue healing through increased membrane permeability
increased macrophage response,
increased protein sysnthesis

Question 6

What is isokinetic exercise

Answer 6

Exercise performed with a specialized apparatus that provides variable resistance to a mvmt so that no matter how much effort is exerted, the movement takes place at a constant speed.

Question 7

Position for drainage of the posterior segment of both lower lobes?

Answer 7

Prone, head down at a 45 degree angle

Question 8

Most appropriate position to drain anterior segments of lungs

Answer 8

Supine on a flat surface

Question 9

Most appropriate postural drainage position for posterior apical segments of lung

Answer 9

Sitting, leaning forward, arms supported on a plinth

Question 10

These type of foot sprains are most common with gymnasts, jumpers and football players

Answer 10

Midfoot sprains

Question 11

This type of fracture may result from overuse brought on during running and dancing

Answer 11

Metatarsal stress fracture

Plantar fasciitis is associated with running and dancing as well.

Question 12

Jendrassik maneuver

Answer 12

Jendrassik maneuver is employed to distract the pt, increase reflex activity and decrease guarding when performing the Deep Tendon Reflex Testing

Question 13

mildest form of nerve injury
pressure injury is most common
nerve fibers are not damaged, no evidence of nerve degeneration is noted
recovery is rapid and complete and will occur within 4-6 wks

Answer 13

Neurapraxia

Question 14

_____motor neuron lesion includes: weakness of involved muscles, hypertonicity, hyperreflexia, mild disuse atrophy, and abnormal reflexes.

Answer 14

Upper motor neuron lesion

Question 15

_____motor neuron disease include these symptoms: flaccidity or weakness of the involved muscles, decreased tone, fasciculations, muscle atrophy, and decreased or absent reflexes.

Answer 15

Lower motor neuronb

Question 16

This muscle is divided into three parts which act as supporting structures in urinary control having both involuntary and voluntary functions.

Answer 16

Levator ani

Three parts: iliococcygeus muscle, pubococcygeus muscle, puborectalis muscle

Question 17

During exercise on a stationary bicycle a pt with no known hx of cardiac disease reports onset of chest discomfort. The PTA checks the pt’s HR and finds it to be within the correct targe zone. The MOST appropriate action for the PTA to take NEXT….

Answer 17

Have the pt stop exercising and sit down

Question 18

Muscle weakness, fatigue, intolerance to heat, and an increase in hair loss are symptoms of ______

Answer 18

hyperthyroidism - thyroid gland issue

Question 19

This gland regulates calcium and phosphorus production and can cause mild to moderate proximal muscle weakness

Answer 19

Parathyroid gland

Question 20

This gland is responsible for secreting steroid hormones and the metabolism of glucose

Answer 20

Adrenal gland

Question 21

This type of study tracks a group of participants with a similar condition for a defined period of time and compares study outcomes with a matched group that does not have the condition

Answer 21

Cohort study