quiz 5 Flashcards
Which of the following medical or surgical management techniques is considered one of the current treatment methods for obesity?
A) Pancreatectomy
B) Amphetamine medication
C) Roux-en-Y procedure
D) Corticosteroid medication
C) Roux-en-Y procedure
How is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) typically transmitted?
A) Skin-to-skin contact
B) Sexual intercourse
C) Aerosolization of infected particles
D) Fecal-oral route
A) Skin-to-skin contact
Which of the following statements BEST explains why individuals with obesity often have high levels of inflammatory markers?
A) Brown adipose tissue releases a multitude of hormones that contribute to chronic inflammation.
B) The additional weight contributes to excessive joint loading, which leads to a chronic inflammatory state.
C) Angiotensin levels are elevated, which leads to a global vasodilatory response and chronic inflammation.
D) Leptin is released by adipokines and contributes to a chronic inflammatory state.
D) Leptin is released by adipokines and contributes to a chronic inflammatory state.
A physical therapist in an outpatient clinic is evaluating a 40-year-old male who is a former professional athlete. The patient continues to exercise regularly and has a muscular physique. Which of the following measurements could be readily performed in most outpatient PT clinics and would BEST assist with determining this patient’s risk of disease related to obesity?
A) Body plethysmography
B) Waist circumference
C) Bioelectric impedance
D) Body mass index
B) Waist circumference
Which of the following situations would be an appropriate time for a physical therapist to consider use of lift equipment for a patient who has class III obesity?
A) A patient who is just starting to progress to ambulation but requires moderate assistance to stand
B) A patient who requires maximal assistance for rolling in bed but would like to progress to the chair
C) All of these are appropriate examples of utilization of lift equipment by a physical therapist.
D) A patient who ambulates with contact guard assistance but demonstrates multiple losses of balance
C) All of these are appropriate examples of utilization of lift equipment by a physical therapist.
On your clinical rotation at an acute care hospital, an RN approaches you and asks for advice in ambulating with a patient who weighs 350 lbs (158.8 kg). The patient lives independently at home but has not been out of bed since admission 2 days ago. A PT referral has not been placed. Which of the following strategies is BEST for you to recommend?
A) Offer to come with the nurse to perform an evaluation on the patient now.
B) Advise the nurse that mobility should not be attempted until physical therapy has evaluated the patient.
C) Educate the nurse on using a dependent ceiling lift to transfer the patient to a chair.
D) Educate the nurse on assessing the patient for safe ambulation using the Egress Test.
B) Advise the nurse that mobility should not be attempted until physical therapy has evaluated the patient.
How is Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) typically treated?
A) Antibiotic medication
B) Antifungal medication
C) Antiviral medication
D) Surgical removal
A) Antibiotic medication
A 23-year-old female patient is being seen in physical therapy following a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). She asks her PT what caused this condition. Which of the following responses is BEST?
A) “It is caused by eating foods high in protein.”
B) “The exact cause of SLE is not known.”
C) “It is usually caused by a tick bite.”
D) “The cause can vary from person to person.”
B) “The exact cause of SLE is not known.”
Which of the following considerations is MOST appropriate for a physical therapist to take into account when treating a patient with a BMI of 45 kg/m² who has a pear adduction body shape?
A) A typically-sized chair may not be adequate for this patient, and the therapist may need to find one with a wider seat.
B) The BMI findings, combined with the patient’s body shape, indicate that this patient is not likely at elevated risk of disease.
C) This patient should be classified as super morbidly obese, and the therapist should always utilize a rehab tech for safety.
D) Performing supine > short sitting via log rolling is likely to be the most comfortable method for the patient.
A) A typically-sized chair may not be adequate for this patient, and the therapist may need to find one with a wider seat.
Which of the following combinations of treatment options is considered first line for the management of fibromyalgia syndrome?
A) Anti-inflammatory medication, aerobic conditioning, and patient education
B) Opioid analgesics, behavioral therapy, and resistance training
C) Opioid analgesics, high-intensity interval training, and resistance training
D) Antidepressants and anticonvulsants, aerobic conditioning, and patient education
D) Antidepressants and anticonvulsants, aerobic conditioning, and patient education
