Practice Test #2

Question 1

Maximum Dorsiflexion occurs at which phase of gait?

Answer 1

Terminal Stance

Question 2

A singe gait cycle is defined as the activity that occurs from:

Answer 2

Heel strike on one side to heel strike on the ipsilateral side

Question 3

During which phase of gait are the hip extensors most active?

Answer 3

Loading Response

Question 4

Which muscle most closely duplicates the function of the Tib Ant?

Answer 4

Extensor Hallicus Longus

Question 5

Which of the following is often the result of an irregular birth?

Answer 5

Erb’s Palsy

Question 6

Which of the following is an inflammation of the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord?

Answer 6

Meningitis

Question 7

A patient presents to your office with bossing of the right posterior cranium and flattening of the left posterior cranium. How would you classify this?

Answer 7

Left Post Brachycephalic

Question 8

What is the primary target organ in rheumatiod arthritis?

Answer 8

Cartilage

Question 9

What is the lubricant filled sac which, if removed, results in increased friction?

Answer 9

Bursa

Question 10

What is the superior margin of the paraspinal bars on a Taylor TLSO?

Answer 10

Spine of the scapula

Question 11

Which pathology is most likely to be fit with free knee joints?

Answer 11

Genu Varum Deformity

Question 12

Which type of scoliosis is most likely the result of a leg length discrepancy?

Answer 12

Nonstructural Scoliosis

Question 13

Which would you most expect to see in a patient with a pf contracture?

Answer 13

Genu Recurvatun at midstance

Question 14

True Df and PF occur in which plane?

Answer 14

Sagittal

Question 15

What orthosis would best restore upper extremty function for a patient with a spinal cord injury above the C6 nerve root?

Answer 15

Wrist driven WHO

Question 16

What is most appropriate for a median nerve injury at the wrist?

Answer 16

WHO with thumb post

Question 17

The primary function of the brachioradialis is :

Answer 17

Elbow Flexion

Question 18

In addition to the deltoid, the axillary nerve innervates the :

Answer 18

Teres minor

Question 19

The axis of location of the hip is located?

Answer 19

Anterior and Superior

Question 20

Aponeurisus is:

Answer 20

A flat broad tendon

Question 21

Spondylolisthesis is a condition best described as:

Answer 21

Anterior displacement of the L5 vertebrae in relation to the sacrum

Question 22

A hand orthosis controls:

Answer 22

Palmar arch and thumb position

Question 23

Flaccid payalysis is most often seen in:

Answer 23

Lower motor neuron injuries

Question 24

A patient present with excessive tibial torsion. How should this be incorporated into a conventional double upright AFO?

Answer 24

Deflect the side bars

Question 25

You deliver a device in the hospital to a patient who is not able to communicate. You should:

Answer 25

Provide the nurse instructions and leave written instructions

Question 26

Which muscle inserts on the navicular and medial cuneiform?

Answer 26

Posterior Tibialis

Question 27

The space between an axon and a dendrite is called the :

Answer 27

Synapse

Question 28

The gelatinous center of a spinal disc is the :

Answer 28

Nucleus Pulposus

Question 29

Which muscle serves to abduct the phalanges away from the 3rd digit?

Answer 29

Dorsal Interossei

Question 30

Poliomyelitis is what type of pathology?

Answer 30

Lower Motor Neuron

Question 31

A patient with a complete C6 SCI powers a wrist-driven flexor hinge tenodesis orthosis by using the

Answer 31

Extensor digitorum communis and extensor carpi ulnaris

Question 32

Which ligament prevents hyperextension of the hip joint?

Answer 32

Illiofemoral Ligament

Question 33

The position of the thoracic facets most easily allows for which movements?

Answer 33

Rotation and lateral flexion

Question 34

Which is not part of the scapula?

Answer 34

Coronoid process

Question 35

A yound child with a T12 myelimeningocele is seen in your office for a device that will help patient ambulate in the home and classroom and will allow hands free standing. What device do you evaluate him for?

Answer 35

Parapodium

Question 36

Hydocephalus often accompanies which of the following?

Answer 36

Spina Bifida

Question 37

The lumbricals function to :

Answer 37

Flex MCP joints and extend the PIP joints

Question 38

The muscle length tension relationship describes:

Answer 38

THe concept that strength of a muscle changes depending on the affected joints position through its arc of motion

Question 39

What actions are carried out by the sartorius?

Answer 39

Hip flexion and external rotation; knee flexion

Question 40

Which scenario is best to test the differential between a grade 3 and a grade 4 psoas major strength?

Answer 40

Patient lies supine with knee extended; examiner resists hip flexion

Question 41

Which of the following statements about the gluteus maximus is incorrect?

Answer 41

It functions as an internal rotator of the hip

Question 42

A positivr Trendelenburg sign is assigned when:

Answer 42

The affected side of the pelvis drops upon weight bearing on the sound side

Question 43

Which of the following is purely a sensory nerve?

Answer 43

Saphenous

Question 44

Maximum PF occurs at what phase of gait?

Answer 44

Pre Swing

Question 45

Swan neck deformity refers to which position?

Answer 45

Flexion of the DIP joint, hyperextension of the PIP joint

Question 46

To promote healing in a case of Legg Calve Perthes disease, the hip should be positioned in:

Answer 46

Abduction and internal rotation

Question 47

An orthotsis for a patient post ACL reconstruction should primarily control:

Answer 47

Anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur

Question 48

A patient comes into your office for an orthosis to prevent GH subluxation. What positions should the shoulder be placed in?

Answer 48

Abduction and internal rotation

Question 49

What muscle is not affected by a proximal lesion of the musculocutaneous nerve

Answer 49

Brachioradialis

Question 50

Which of the following is not a part of the humerus?

Answer 50

Pactineal line

Question 51

Which column of the spine do you expect to see damaged in a burst FX?

Answer 51

Middle and Anterior

Question 52

At what vertebral does the caudi equine begin?

Answer 52

L2

Question 53

Damage to what structre leads to sensation deficits?

Answer 53

Dorsal branch of the nerve root

Question 54

When the limb moves from midstance to terminal stance what muscle group contracts and in what manner?

Answer 54

PF, eccentric

Question 55

Torque is calculated by:

Answer 55

Multiplying lever arm length by force applied

Question 56

Pressure is determined by which of the following?

Answer 56

Force divided by area

Question 57

A patient with Charcot foot is most likely to present with:

Answer 57

A collapsed and inflamed arch

Question 58

The muscles that pass posterior to the lateral malleolus act to:

Answer 58

PF and evert the foot

Question 59

Which muscle inserts on the lesser trochanter?

Answer 59

Iliopsoas

Question 60

What are the two origins of the biceps brachii?

Answer 60

Supraglenoid tubercle and coracoid process

Question 61

Oppositiion of the thumb occurs at which joint?

Answer 61

Carpometcarpal joint

Question 62

What is the normal ROM for pronation and supination?

Answer 62

Pro 80, Sup 80

Question 63

The ML of an anatomical ankle joint is 8.3 cm. What should the inside measurement for your mechanical ankle joint be?

Answer 63

9.2cm

Question 64

Which nerve divides into the common peroneal nerve and the tibial nerve?

Answer 64

Sciatic Nerve

Question 65

A patient with quadriplegia resulting form a lesion at C7 neruosegmental level is most likely to benefit form which of the following?

Answer 65

Static HO

Question 66

Which is a benefit of a SOMI?

Answer 66

It can be fit with the patient in a supine position

Question 67

What motion of the calf band will occur if the mechanical ankle joint of an AFO is located too proximal in relation to the anatomical?

Answer 67

Calf band igrates distally with PF and distally with DF