MCQ

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of compression therapy in injured management

Answer 1

To reduces swelling

Question 2

In muscle injuries which term describes the tearing of muscle fibres away from their attachment site due to sudden and forceful contraction

Answer 2

Avulsion

Question 3

Which of the following is not a cardinal sign of inflammation

Answer 3

Numbness

Question 4

Chronic overuse of tendons can lead to degenerative changes characterised by microtears, collagen disorganisation and neovascularization and condition commonly refuted to

Answer 4

Tendonosis

Question 5

What technique would you normally start a sports massage with

Answer 5

Effleurage

Question 6

The muscle group responsible for adducting the shoulder joint and stabilizing it during movements is collectively known as as what

Answer 6

Rotator cuffs

Question 7

When assessing joint stability, which test evaluates the intergrity of the ACL in the knee

Answer 7

Lachmans test

Question 8

Which muscle is not part of the rotator cuff group
Subscapularis
Teres minor
Teres major
Infraspinatus

Answer 8

Teres major

Question 9

Which letter is the cause for why the rice protocol no loner considered optimal

Answer 9

Ice

Question 10

Which phase of healing involves the contraction of the wound and the restoration of tissue integrity

Answer 10

Maturation

Question 11

What muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow joint anf supinating the forearm

Answer 11

Bicep brachii

Question 12

In the shoulder which test is commonly used to assess rotator cuff impingement

Answer 12

Neers test

Question 13

Which connective tissue structure, when ruptured can lead to joint instability and compromise the structural integrity of a joint, often resulting from extreme ranges of motion

Answer 13

Ligament

Question 14

Which joint assesment technique involves applying pressure to specific areas around a joint to identify tenderness of abnormal structures

Answer 14

Palpation

Question 15

Which muscle is the primary abductor of the thigh?

Answer 15

Gluteus medius

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a grade II soft tissue injury

Answer 16

Partial tear with moderate loss of function

Question 17

When evaluating the stability of the ankle joint, which test assesses the integrity of the lateral ankle ligament

Answer 17

Talar tilt test

Question 18

Which phase of healing would it be most important to protect the injury

Answer 18

Haemostasis

Question 19

What is the primary action of the Sartorius muscle

Answer 19

Flex, abduct and laterally rotate the thigh

Question 20

Which muscle is not involved in plantar flexion of the foot

Answer 20

Tibialis anterior

Question 21

Which muscle acts as the primary plantar flexor of the foot when the knee is extended

Answer 21

Gastrocnemius

Question 22

Which treatment modality utilises sound waves to promote tissue healing and reduce pain and inflammation

Answer 22

Ultrasound therapy

Question 23

Which phase of healing involves the formation of granulation tissue and the synthesis of collagen to bridge the wound gap

Answer 23

Proliferation

Question 24

What are the typical symptoms associated with a grade III soft tissue injury

Answer 24

Server loss of function and pain

Question 25

Which muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder joint

Answer 25

Subscapularis

Question 26

Which muscle is responsible for retracting the scapula and is located deep into the trapezius

Answer 26

Rhomboid major

Question 27

Which joint assesment method involves the patient moving a joint to assess it range of motion

Answer 27

Active ROM testing

Question 28

The cardinal sign of inflammation that results from increased blood flow to the injured area is

Answer 28

Heat

Question 29

Electrical stimulation therapy such as TENS, is commonly used for

Answer 29

Managing chronic pain

Question 30

Which muscle is primarly responsible for extending the knee joint

Answer 30

Rectus femoris