Paper&pencil Old Exam 1&2, Computer 1&2- Section 2

Front 1

What is the most common site for ulnar nerve injury?

Back 1

Medial epicondyle of the humerus

Front 2

What is the appropriate time frame for a large rotator cuff tear?

Back 2

24-28 weeks, 6-7 mos

Front 3

True or False. Bandage would not warrant the use of sterile technique.

Back 3

True.

Front 4

Which is not a sign or symptom of Guillian-Barre syndrome: difficulty breathing, areflexia, weakness, or absent sensation?

Back 4

Absent sensation

Front 5

What is the characteristic of decorticorate posturing?

Back 5

UE flex, LE ext

Front 6

Positive support reflex interferes w/ what activity?

Back 6

Standing activities

Front 7

What are the prime movers of the scapula for D1 ext. pattern?

Back 7

Rhomboids, pec. minor, and levator scapulae

Front 8

What is not typically associated with cerebellar degeneration: athetosis, dysmetria, nystagmus,or dysdiadochokinesia?

Back 8

Athetosis= basal ganglia

Front 9

What is the possible cause of prosthesis for lateral trunk bending towards the affected side during the stance phase of gait for a transfemoral amputation?

Back 9

Prosthesis is too short.

Front 10

When can an infant begin to sit with hand support for an extended period of time?

Back 10

6-7 mos.

Front 11

What receptors is responsible for stereognosis, kinesthesia, and 2pt. discrimination?

Back 11

Mechanoreceptors

Front 12

Which 3 bony landmarks are used to measure the Q angle?

Back 12

ASIS,midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle

Front 13

True or False. Increased oxygen consumption is predictable based on the pt's injury of 30% burns.

Back 13

True.

Front 14

What action/orthosis would be most appropriate to decrease recurvatum?

Back 14

Increase the PF stop.

Front 15

What reflex would interfere with an infant's ability to roll?

Back 15

Symmetrical tonic neck reflex

Front 16

What is the normal hemoglobin value?

Back 16

15gm/dl

Front 17

Which descending pathway exhibits paralysis and numbness on the same side of the body contralateral to the vascular accident?

Back 17

Corticospinal tract

Front 18

What mm is used for forearm supination?

Back 18

Biceps brachii

Front 19

Which descending pathway exhibits paralysis and numbness on the same side of the body contralateral to the vascular accident?

Back 19

Corticospinal tract

Front 20

Which wrist motion will allow the therapist to facilitate palpation of the lunate?

Back 20

Wrist flex.

Front 21

Which anatomical region would affect the perceptual deficits affected by stroke?

Back 21

Sensory cortex

Front 22

What is the highest SCI level where learning to drive would be a realistic independent functional outcome?

Back 22

C6

Front 23

What is the appropriate technique to use to protect the pt. while completing a transfer?

Back 23

Utilize proper guarding technique.

Front 24

Which structure would be associated with the normal end-feel of DF? PF?

Back 24

DF=Tension in the calcaneofibular ligament.
PF=Tension in the ant. jt. capsule, tibialis ant., and ant. talofibular lig.

Front 25

What test attempt to assess the integrity of the first cranial nerve?

Back 25

ID familiar odors w/ eyes closed.

Front 26

What is the appropriate ex. for an 8-day status post-op ACL?

Back 26

Mini-squats in standing

Front 27

How would you calculate the lowest current density of iontophoresis? (current amplitude mA, electrode area cm2)

Back 27

Current density equals amplitude (mA) divided by electrode size (cm2).

Front 28

What are the parameters for TENS?

Back 28

TENS is characterized by short duration phase (40 microsec), high freq (pulses 100), and low amplitude.

Front 29

Which is not assoc. w/ cerebellar dysfunction: dymetria, hypertonia, ataxia, or nystagmus?

Back 29

Hypertonia==> hypOtonia is NOT associated.

Front 30

What is the on:off time ratio for e-stim mm re-ed?

Back 30

1:5: 6-10 sec "ON", 50-60 sec "OFF"

Front 31

What is the appropriate traction force to initiate the session? separation of vertebrae?

Back 31

Initiate=25-50lbs
Separation of vertebrae=50% of body wt.

Front 32

What should you do when a pt. is coughing and grasps his throat?

Back 32

Observe pt and do not interfere. Coughing indicates airway not completely obstructed.

Front 33

What classify a firm end-feel assoc. w/ wrist ext.?

Back 33

Tension in the palmar radiocarpal ligament and palmar jt capsule.

Front 34

What nerve is responsible for DF and mild sensation bet. the 1st and 2nd toes?

Back 34

Deep Peroneal Nerve responsible for anterior compartment.

Front 35

Elevated body temp, purulent exudate, swelling, edema, and redness are signs of what?

Back 35

Infection

Front 36

What is the color of exudate? eschar?

Back 36

Clear. Black

Front 37

What is the maximum recommendated grade for a W/C ramp?

Back 37

8.3%, minimum 12 in.

Front 38

Where would you document inability to con't tx b/c pt. is crying/emotional state in a S.O.A.P. note?

Back 38

Assesment

Front 39

Which is a selective debridement: whirlpool, wet-to-dry dressing, enzymatic debridement, or wound irrigation?

Back 39

Enzymatic debridement (sharp),others are non-selective debridement.

Front 40

What is the therapeutic effect of effleurage?

Back 40

Stimulation of superficial blood and lymph flow

Front 41

Which type of burn is classified as most painful?

Back 41

Superficial partial-thickness burn

Front 42

What spinal level is same as spine of scapula?

Back 42

T3

Front 43

What axis corresponds to frontal plane, sagital plan, and transverse?

Back 43

Frontal=ant/post axis
Sagittal=med/lat axis
Transverse=vertical

Front 44

What is the cycle duty for 2 on: 8 off for one pulse per second?

Back 44

DUTY cycle=2/2+8=.2x100= 20%

Front 45

TRUE or FALSE. Cancer is not a contraindication of cryotherapy?

Back 45

TRUE

Front 46

What is the strongest flexor pattern of synergy in CVA pt?

Back 46

Elbow flex

Front 47

What is the most cited malpractice claim in PT?

Back 47

Failure to monitor the condition of the pt.

Front 48

How to measure back ht of w/c?

Back 48

Measure from the seat to the axilla minus 4 in

Front 49

How long for ice massage ant. surface of the knee?

Back 49

5-10 min

Front 50

What is the ratio for on:off mm fatigue?

Back 50

5:1

Front 51

What action of UE is weak due to thoracodorsal nerve injury?

Back 51

Shlder ext

Front 52

What is parameters of TENS: duration time, amplitude, phase duration, and freq?

Back 52

DT= 20-30min
Amp= perceptible tingling
PD= 20-100 microsec
Freq= 50-150 Hz

Front 53

What desceribes AM stiffness, visible swelling, limited ROM and pn w/ movt?

Back 53

RA

Front 54

What describes firm end-feel?

Back 54

Capsular, muscular, and ligamentous stretch

Front 55

What mm innervates axillary nerve?

Back 55

Deltoids and teres MINOR

Front 56

What should be the ht of the FWW as it relates to elbow flexion?

Back 56

Elbow flexion= 20-30 degrees of flexion

Front 57

How are suberythemal dose and minimal erythemial dose defined?

Back 57

Suberythemal dose is time insufficient for perceptible reddening of the skin
Minimal erythemal is time required for mild reddening of the skin, which appears w/in 8 hrs of tx and disappears w/in 24 hrs

Front 58

According to the Brunnstrom's Stages of Recovery, when does disappearance of spasticity occur?

Back 58

Stage 6; Stage 7 is NORMAL

Front 59

A pain scale that consist of 10 cm line is called what?

Back 59

Visual analog scale

Front 60

Tension in the calcaneofibular ligament is assoc. w/ what type of end-feel?

Back 60

Firm DF

Front 61

How would you determine low current density w/ ionto 4mA w/ electrode area of 12 cm2?

Back 61

4mA/12cm2= .33mA/cm2

Front 62

What is the conventional TENS parameters: FREQ, DURATION/AMPLITUDE?

Back 62

FREQ= 50-150Hz
Phase Duration= 20-100 micro sec
AMPLITUDE= 10-30mA

Front 63

What is mm re-ed/mm fatigue on:off ratio?

Back 63

MM re-ed= 1:5
MM Fatigue= 5:1