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63 Cards in this Set
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What is the most common site for ulnar nerve injury?
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Medial epicondyle of the humerus
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What is the appropriate time frame for a large rotator cuff tear?
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24-28 weeks, 6-7 mos
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True or False. Bandage would not warrant the use of sterile technique.
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True.
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Which is not a sign or symptom of Guillian-Barre syndrome: difficulty breathing, areflexia, weakness, or absent sensation?
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Absent sensation
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What is the characteristic of decorticorate posturing?
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UE flex, LE ext
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Positive support reflex interferes w/ what activity?
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Standing activities
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What are the prime movers of the scapula for D1 ext. pattern?
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Rhomboids, pec. minor, and levator scapulae
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What is not typically associated with cerebellar degeneration: athetosis, dysmetria, nystagmus,or dysdiadochokinesia?
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Athetosis= basal ganglia
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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?
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Prosthesis is too short.
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When can an infant begin to sit with hand support for an extended period of time?
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6-7 mos.
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What receptors is responsible for stereognosis, kinesthesia, and 2pt. discrimination?
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Mechanoreceptors
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Which 3 bony landmarks are used to measure the Q angle?
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ASIS,midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle
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True or False. Increased oxygen consumption is predictable based on the pt's injury of 30% burns.
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True.
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What action/orthosis would be most appropriate to decrease recurvatum?
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Increase the PF stop.
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What reflex would interfere with an infant's ability to roll?
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Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
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What is the normal hemoglobin value?
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15gm/dl
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Which descending pathway exhibits paralysis and numbness on the same side of the body contralateral to the vascular accident?
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Corticospinal tract
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What mm is used for forearm supination?
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Biceps brachii
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Which descending pathway exhibits paralysis and numbness on the same side of the body contralateral to the vascular accident?
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Corticospinal tract
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Which wrist motion will allow the therapist to facilitate palpation of the lunate?
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Wrist flex.
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Which anatomical region would affect the perceptual deficits affected by stroke?
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Sensory cortex
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What is the highest SCI level where learning to drive would be a realistic independent functional outcome?
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C6
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What is the appropriate technique to use to protect the pt. while completing a transfer?
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Utilize proper guarding technique.
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Which structure would be associated with the normal end-feel of DF? PF?
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DF=Tension in the calcaneofibular ligament.
PF=Tension in the ant. jt. capsule, tibialis ant., and ant. talofibular lig. |
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What test attempt to assess the integrity of the first cranial nerve?
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ID familiar odors w/ eyes closed.
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What is the appropriate ex. for an 8-day status post-op ACL?
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Mini-squats in standing
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How would you calculate the lowest current density of iontophoresis? (current amplitude mA, electrode area cm2)
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Current density equals amplitude (mA) divided by electrode size (cm2).
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What are the parameters for TENS?
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TENS is characterized by short duration phase (40 microsec), high freq (pulses 100), and low amplitude.
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Which is not assoc. w/ cerebellar dysfunction: dymetria, hypertonia, ataxia, or nystagmus?
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Hypertonia==> hypOtonia is NOT associated.
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What is the on:off time ratio for e-stim mm re-ed?
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1:5: 6-10 sec "ON", 50-60 sec "OFF"
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What is the appropriate traction force to initiate the session? separation of vertebrae?
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Initiate=25-50lbs
Separation of vertebrae=50% of body wt. |
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What should you do when a pt. is coughing and grasps his throat?
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Observe pt and do not interfere. Coughing indicates airway not completely obstructed.
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What classify a firm end-feel assoc. w/ wrist ext.?
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Tension in the palmar radiocarpal ligament and palmar jt capsule.
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What nerve is responsible for DF and mild sensation bet. the 1st and 2nd toes?
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Deep Peroneal Nerve responsible for anterior compartment.
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Elevated body temp, purulent exudate, swelling, edema, and redness are signs of what?
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Infection
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What is the color of exudate? eschar?
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Clear. Black
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What is the maximum recommendated grade for a W/C ramp?
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8.3%, minimum 12 in.
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Where would you document inability to con't tx b/c pt. is crying/emotional state in a S.O.A.P. note?
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Assesment
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Which is a selective debridement: whirlpool, wet-to-dry dressing, enzymatic debridement, or wound irrigation?
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Enzymatic debridement (sharp),others are non-selective debridement.
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What is the therapeutic effect of effleurage?
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Stimulation of superficial blood and lymph flow
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Which type of burn is classified as most painful?
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Superficial partial-thickness burn
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What spinal level is same as spine of scapula?
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T3
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What axis corresponds to frontal plane, sagital plan, and transverse?
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Frontal=ant/post axis
Sagittal=med/lat axis Transverse=vertical |
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What is the cycle duty for 2 on: 8 off for one pulse per second?
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DUTY cycle=2/2+8=.2x100= 20%
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TRUE or FALSE. Cancer is not a contraindication of cryotherapy?
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TRUE
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What is the strongest flexor pattern of synergy in CVA pt?
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Elbow flex
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What is the most cited malpractice claim in PT?
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Failure to monitor the condition of the pt.
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How to measure back ht of w/c?
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Measure from the seat to the axilla minus 4 in
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How long for ice massage ant. surface of the knee?
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5-10 min
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What is the ratio for on:off mm fatigue?
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5:1
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What action of UE is weak due to thoracodorsal nerve injury?
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Shlder ext
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What is parameters of TENS: duration time, amplitude, phase duration, and freq?
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DT= 20-30min
Amp= perceptible tingling PD= 20-100 microsec Freq= 50-150 Hz |
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What desceribes AM stiffness, visible swelling, limited ROM and pn w/ movt?
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RA
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What describes firm end-feel?
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Capsular, muscular, and ligamentous stretch
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What mm innervates axillary nerve?
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Deltoids and teres MINOR
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What should be the ht of the FWW as it relates to elbow flexion?
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Elbow flexion= 20-30 degrees of flexion
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How are suberythemal dose and minimal erythemial dose defined?
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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 |
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According to the Brunnstrom's Stages of Recovery, when does disappearance of spasticity occur?
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Stage 6; Stage 7 is NORMAL
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A pain scale that consist of 10 cm line is called what?
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Visual analog scale
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Tension in the calcaneofibular ligament is assoc. w/ what type of end-feel?
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Firm DF
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How would you determine low current density w/ ionto 4mA w/ electrode area of 12 cm2?
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4mA/12cm2= .33mA/cm2
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What is the conventional TENS parameters: FREQ, DURATION/AMPLITUDE?
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FREQ= 50-150Hz
Phase Duration= 20-100 micro sec AMPLITUDE= 10-30mA |
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What is mm re-ed/mm fatigue on:off ratio?
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MM re-ed= 1:5
MM Fatigue= 5:1 |