Exam ?

Question 1

During increased gait speed what else is increased?

Answer 1

Stride length “swing phase” (increase)

Question 2

What is the most common complaint with RA?

Answer 2

Morning stiffness

Question 3

True or False: Even with rehab pt’s weaken overall

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the surgical procedure for spine hyper mobility?

Answer 4

Fusion

Question 5

What muscle is weak with foot slap?

Answer 5

Weak dorsiflexion

Question 6

Within the limbo line a gait with weak extensor will exhibit?

Answer 6

Backward leaning

Question 7

What would be the best advice that a PT can give a teenager with mild scoliosis?

Answer 7

Improve poor posture

Question 8

A person with uneven WB and velocity will most likely exhibits?

Answer 8

Step length

Question 9

What should be strengthened to prevent the reoccurrence for dislocation of the rotator cuff?

Answer 9

Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis

Question 10

Is the pectoralis major part of the rotator cuff?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

How is a dx determined for RA?

Answer 11

Blood test

Question 12

A hospitalized patient with a laminectomy must avoid what?

Answer 12

Sitting for hours/prolonged sitting

Question 13

Severe DJD is caused by what?

Answer 13

Subchondral bone/spurs

Question 14

What is the recommended principle for a person with RA?

Answer 14

(Protection of the hand)

Isometric/two hands to lift something

Question 15

Which procedure should be done first when PT mobilizes shoulder?

Answer 15

Distract GH joint gently to see what they can tolerate

Question 16

What is a common problem and characteristic of the hand with RA?

Answer 16

Swan neck

Question 17

Which exercise should be done during mobilization of a post op middle humeral fx with ORIF?

Answer 17

Hand, wrist, and elbow

Do not exercise shoulder

Question 18

For non operative treatment of carpel tunnel what should not be included?

Answer 18

Motions that aggravate symptoms

Question 19

Following a sprain or strain of the spine in sub acute phase what should be done?

Answer 19

Stretching (full ROM)

Question 20

An elderly patient who dips, waddles, dropping hip on the right side has a __________ ___________. What is the intervention?

Answer 20

Trendelenburg gait; strengthen gluteus medius and weak abductors

Question 21

What should be done for a patient with adhesive capsulitis after 3 visits?

Answer 21

Mobilize and teach HEP

Question 22

Which gait measurement is best and predictive for a person crossing the street?

Answer 22

Velocity (speed of gait)

Question 23

What is the usual cause of lateral epicondylitis?

Answer 23

Overused wrist extensors

Question 24

What should you do when preparing to exercise a cervical spine patient?

Answer 24

If the neck brace or collar should be removed

Question 25

Longer periods of immobilization are preferred for what shoulder condition?

Answer 25

Dislocation

Question 26

What type of measure are functional tools such as Tinnetti and Berg?

Answer 26

Objective measure

Question 27

What is the primary goal of stabilization on a chronically injured shoulder?

Answer 27

Decrease risk of subluxation and dislocation by strengthening

Question 28

Which of the following is an indication for joint stabilization?

Answer 28

Stretch joint capsule

Question 29

A person lacking pelvic rotation displays what pattern?

Answer 29

Shorter stride length (line)

Question 30

What is the current management for moderate scoliosis?

Answer 30

Milwaukee brace

Question 31

Which condition is caused by repetitive hand motion, not trauma?

Answer 31

DeQuervans

Question 32

What are the early signs of carpal tunnel?

Answer 32

Numbness and tingling

Question 33

Which fx of the wrist can not be a result of falling on an outstretched hand?

Answer 33

Ganglion (cyst?)

Question 34

A Colles fx is also known as what?

Answer 34

Distal radial fx

Question 35

For wrist/hand arthritis, what is the best resting position?

Answer 35

Wrist slightly extended and slight finger Flexion

Question 36

Loss of sensation and proprioception on both feet will present what gait problem?

Answer 36

Steppage, stomping

Question 37

Why is a back brace prescribed to a pt with a spinal compression fx?

Answer 37

Avoid bending

Question 38

The drop arm test is a common screening for what?

Answer 38

Complete rotator cuff tear

Question 39

What demonstrates a PNF diagonal pattern?

Answer 39

More motion Efficient Whole muscles (All of the above)

Question 40

Medial Valgus Stress overload at the elbow is most commonly associated with what?

Answer 40

Throwing (growing)

Question 41

Which elbow problem might be listed with RA?

Answer 41

Synovitis

Question 42

The tissue that is commonly pinched between the acromion and humerus as a typical impingement is what?

Answer 42

The supraspinatus

Question 43

After measuring a gate deviation, the PTA should do what?

Answer 43

MMT (muscle test to ; measure what is tight)

Question 44

Muscular strain of the lumbar spine are common and occur primarily from which causes?

Answer 44

Septic? .......... Car accident

Question 45

The newer term for reflex sympathetic muscle distrophy is termed what?

Answer 45

CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) | RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy)

Question 46

Flexion exercises are indicated for OA are ______ and spinal stenosis _________.

Answer 46

OA - no flexion (neutral) | Spinal Stenosis - no extension

Question 47

What are the consequences and reason that sever scoliosis is not adequate for long term treatment?

Answer 47

Difficulty breathing | Cardiac compromise

Question 48

What gait deviation is likely for a person who falls a lot?

Answer 48

WoS( wide base of support)

Question 49

What is the term for a stress fx in the posterior region of the spine?

Answer 49

Spondylolysis

Question 50

Which precaution is not necessary for most pt with rotator cuff surgery?

Answer 50

Avoiding external rotation (initially avoid internal rotation)

Question 51

What is spondylolysis associated with?

Answer 51

OA and DJD

Question 52

Forward slippage of L4-L5 and L5-S2 is common in which dysfunction?

Answer 52

Spondylolisthesis