Shoulder

Question 1

What is the average height of the subacromial space with the humerus at the side?

A) 0.5 cm
B) 1.1 cm
C) 2.0 cm
D) 2.5 cm

Answer 1

B) 1.1 cm

Question 2

What structures are located in the subacromial space?

A) Supraspinatus, biceps brachii, teres minor
B) Bursa, supraspinatus, joint capsule, long head of the biceps
C) Deltoid, trapezius, teres major
D) Pectoralis major, infraspinatus, subscapularis

Answer 2

B) Bursa, supraspinatus, joint capsule, long head of the biceps

Question 3

What does the Rotator Cuff (RTC) musculature do during shoulder elevation?

A) Elevates and anteriorly glides the humeral head
B) Compresses and inferiorly glides the humeral head
C) Depresses and posteriorly glides the humeral head
D) Stabilizes and rotates the scapula

Answer 3

B) Compresses and inferiorly glides the humeral head

Question 4

Which test indicates overuse of the supraspinatus and/or long head of the biceps?

A) Drop Arm Test
B) Empty Can Test
C) Neer Impingement Sign
D) Hawkins-Kennedy Test

Answer 4

C) Neer Impingement Sign

Question 5

What is the goal of shoulder elevation and external rotation during rehabilitation?

A) 90 degrees elevation and 0 degrees ER
B) 100 degrees elevation and 45 degrees ER
C) 120 degrees elevation and 30 degrees ER
D) 150 degrees elevation and 60 degrees ER

Answer 5

C) 120 degrees elevation and 30 degrees ER

Question 6

Which phase of rehabilitation involves progressing from AAROM to AROM and beginning submaximal isometrics?

A) Phase 1
B) Phase 2
C) Phase 3
D) Phase 4

Answer 6

C) Phase 3

Question 7

What is indicated by pain before resistance during an assessment?

A) Chronic condition
B) Subacute condition
C) Acute condition
D) Functional condition

Answer 7

C) Acute condition

Question 8

Which test is used to assess biceps tendinitis?

A) Empty Can Test
B) Hawkins-Kennedy Test
C) Drop Arm Test
D) Biceps Speeds Test

Answer 8

D) Biceps Speeds Test

Question 9

What is a positive sign of the Hawkins-Kennedy Test?

A) Weakness
B) Pain
C) No pain
D) Full range of motion

Answer 9

B) Pain

Question 10

Which activities should be avoided for 12 weeks after a Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement?

A) Flexion and abduction
B) Internal rotation, adduction, and extension
C) External rotation and flexion
D) Abduction and internal rotation

Answer 10

B) Internal rotation, adduction, and extension

Question 11

What is the ideal position to avoid during rehabilitation to prevent scapula hiking?

A) Supine
B) Standing
C) Sitting
D) Side-lying

Answer 11

A) Supine

Question 12

Which functional assessment measures pain and disability in the shoulder?

A) DASH
B) COPM
C) ASES
D) PSS

Answer 12

C) ASES

Question 13

What is the indication of a positive Drop Arm Test?

A) The patient’s arm drops to the side
B) The patient feels no pain
C) The patient can hold the arm steady
D) The patient experiences increased range of motion

Answer 13

A) The patient’s arm drops to the side

Question 14

What should be the focus during ADLs to protect the subacromial space post-rotator cuff repair?

A) Performing empty can exercises
B) Performing full can exercises
C) Avoiding any exercises
D) Using anterior tipping techniques

Answer 14

B) Performing full can exercises

Question 15

Which evaluation component includes assessing active cervical ROM and C4-T1 dermatomes?

A) History
B) Pain Assessment
C) Cervical Screen
D) Posture

Answer 15

C) Cervical Screen