Pta Exam 1 Questions (Scorebuilders) Exam 1

Front 1

the most appropriate time for returning to recreational activities after large rotator cuff tear is?

Back 1

24-28 weeks

Front 2

pt with difficulty placing feet on floor markers while walking has?

Back 2

dysmetria

Front 3

assessment of peripheral pulse is necessary with what condition 

Back 3

intermittent claudation

Front 4

when assisting with manual assisted cough technique where should hand placement be with pt in supine

Back 4

epigastric area

Front 5

how often should repositioning occur

Back 5

every 2 hours or more

Front 6

normal end feel for hip extension

Back 6

firm

Front 7

which type of indwelling line is used to collect arterial blood gas analysis samples

Back 7

arterial line

Front 8

reverse trundelenburg position is with the head..

Back 8

elevated

Front 9

the most appropriate location for ultrasound of the peroneus longus & brevis tendons is

Back 9

posterior to the lateral malleolus

Front 10

when measuring medial rotation of the shoulder the fulcrum should be aligned with what bony landmark

Back 10

olecranon process

Front 11

descrive bradycardia as seen on an electrocardiogram

Back 11

R-R interval is regular w/a rate less than 60 bpm

Front 12

what is the max grade for a WC ramp

Back 12

8.3

1"rise:12"run

Front 13

the most appropriate location to elicit the brachioradialis reflex is

Back 13

styloid process of radius

Front 14

the standard unit of measurement when recording alternating current (estim) is

Back 14

hertz

Front 15

advanced directive giving family member power to make medical decisions

Back 15

durable power of attorney

Front 16

which mm of respiration is most active during forced expiration

Back 16

internal intercostals

Front 17

lung disease that increases total lung capacity

Back 17

emphysema

Front 18

inability to achieve full shoulder flexion while maintaining post pelvic tilt is indicative of what mm tightness

Back 18

latissimus dorsi

Front 19

burn that presents with mottled red w/blisters that should heel in less than 3 weeks

Back 19

superficial partial thickness

Front 20

how much pressure is typically required in a compression garmet to limit LE edema

Back 20

35 mm Hg

Front 21

# of steps taken by pt in a unit of time

Back 21

cadence

Front 22

the primary purpose of an arterial line is

Back 22

measure BP

Front 23

abnormal persistance of positive supporting reflex in a 12month old child would present difficulties with

Back 23

standing activities

Front 24

which type of current is used for iontophoresis

Back 24

direct

Front 25

when attempting to assess the integrity of the L4 spinal level, which deep tendon reflex would give the most useful information

Back 25

patellar reflex

Front 26

the lateral hamstring reflex is innervated at what spinal level

Back 26

S1-S2

Front 27

the medial hamstring reflex is innervated at what spinal level

Back 27

L5-S1

Front 28

the achilles reflex is innervated at what spinal level

Back 28

S1-S2

Front 29

what is the formula for age predicted max heart rate

Back 29

220-age

Front 30

L pelvic drop is caused by weakness of what muscle

Back 30

R gluteus medius

Front 31

name 3 clinical findings associated w/cerebellar degeneration

Back 31

dysmetria

nystagmus

dysdiadochokinesia

Front 32

what type of receptor is responsible for stereognosis, vibration, & 2 point discrimination

Back 32

mechanoreceptors

Front 33

at what age should infants begin to sit w/hand support for an extended time frame

Back 33

6-7months

Front 34

if a pt is unable to perform bridging, what exercise can the perform

Back 34

isometric gluteal sets

Front 35

the most appropriate assessment to confirm autonomic dysreflexia is

Back 35

blood pressure (increase in BP)

Front 36

rare incomplete lesion caused by compression of the posterior spinal artery, characterized by loss of pain perception, proprioception, 2 point discrimination & sterognosis; however motor function is preserved & functional ambulation would be possible

Back 36

posterior cord syndrome

Front 37

incomplete lesion caused by stab wound, which hemisects spinal cord. characterized by paralysis & loss of vibratory & position sense on the same side as lesion & loss of pain & temp on opposite side of lesion.

functional ambulation would be possible

Back 37

brown-sequard syndrome

Front 38

injury occuring below L1 spinal level where long nerve roots transcend. frequently incomplete due to large # of nerve roots in area. characterized by flaccidity, areflexia, & impaired bowel & bladder. full recovery is not typical due to distance needed for axonal regeneration

Back 38

cauda equina injury

Front 39

best rule for determining US treatment times

Back 39

5mins/area 2x transducer head

Front 40

what bony structure does not articulate with the lunate

Back 40

trapezium

Front 41

discussing how 2 objects are similar is an example of what ability

Back 41

abstract

Front 42

transitioning from brunnstroms stages of recovery stages 5 to 6 is indicated by absense of what

Back 42

spasticity

Front 43

to avoid exasperating inflammation what type of US should be used for phonophoresis

Back 43

pulsed

Front 44

to assess the integrity of the 1st cranial nerve, what test is used

Back 44

smell

Front 45

which labratory test would be most useful to assess a pts renal function

Back 45

blood urea nitrogen

Front 46

describe the movement of the femoral head on the acetabulum during hip flexion

Back 46

femoral head slides posteriorly & inferiorly

Front 47

name 3 signs/symptoms of guillain barre syndrome

Back 47

difficulty breathing, areflexia, weakness

Front 48

is absent senation a sign/symptom of fuillain barre syndrome

Back 48

not typically

Front 49

risk factor most relevant for coronary artery disease to discuss w/pt 

Back 49

elevated serum cholesterol

Front 50

difficulty in verbal expressin & mild difficulty in understanding complex sentax is best termed

Back 50

broca's aphasia

Front 51

would a pt w/an L3 be able to ambulate using  crutches and & KAFO

Back 51

yes

Front 52

when measuring a phase charge, the standard unit of measurement is 

Back 52

coulomb 6.25*10(18) electrons per second

Front 53

1 amp equals

Back 53

1 coulomb per second

6.25*10(18) electrons per second=1coulomb

Front 54

what type of contraction occurs in the hip extensors when moving from standing to sitting

Back 54

eccentric

Front 55

what would the 1st symptom of duchenne muscular dystrophy be

Back 55

proximal mm weakenss

Front 56

what affect does anemia have on exercise program

Back 56

tendency to become fatigued

Front 57

beta blockers produce what electrocardiogram changes

Back 57

sinus bradycardia

Front 58

which type of tank would not allow the pt to extend the LEs

Back 58

highboy

Front 59

abduction, dorsiflexion, & eversion of the ankle result in what position in a non-weight bearing foot

Back 59

pronated

Front 60

adduction, plantarflexion, & inversion of the ankle result in what position in a non-weight bearing foot

Back 60

supination

Front 61

pt is instructed to perform maximal inspiration followed by maximal exhalation to measure what

Back 61

vital capacity

Front 62

can a nasogastric tube obtain venous blood samples from the stomach

Back 62

no

Front 63

which PNF technique would be most appropriate to improve LE strength

Back 63

repeated contractions

Front 64

PNF technique contract-relax is used to improve what

Back 64

ROM

Front 65

Which PNF technique is used to improve ROM & coordinate isometric contractions

Back 65

rhythmic stabilization

Front 66

which PNF technique used isometric contractions to increase ROM

Back 66

hold relax

Front 67

limited passive ankle dorsiflexion when knee is extended is due to 

Back 67

gastrocnemius 

Front 68

would a landau reflex be normal in a 7month old

Back 68

no

Front 69

the most appropriate force for lumbar traction to reduce mm spasm is

Back 69

25% of body weight

Front 70

dehydrationl renal failure, or heart failure is indicated by increased levels of what

Back 70

blood urea nitrogen (normal is 10-20mg/dl)

Front 71

to isolate the supinator & minimize the action of the biceps, the pts elbow should be positioned in

Back 71

terminal elbow flexion

Front 72

which reflex could interfere w/an infants ability to roll from prone to supine

Back 72

asymmetrical tonic neck reflex

Front 73

is 15gm/dl normal hemoglobin level

Back 73

yes

normal is 13.3-16.2

Front 74

what type of tube is most commonly used for short term feeding

Back 74

nasogastric

Front 75

the most important objective measurement when moving a pt from supine to sitting is 

Back 75

systolic blood pressure

Front 76

which wrist motion allows the therapist to palpate the lunate

Back 76

flexion

Front 77

stroke pt w/significant perceptual deficits most likely has involvement of what anatomical brain region

Back 77

somatosensory cortex

Front 78

gowers sign in children is most indicative of 

Back 78

duchenne muscular dystrophy

Front 79

PNF repeated contraction should be applied at what range of motion

Back 79

at point where desired mm response begins to deminish

Front 80

which of the following is a LE vein:

median cubital vein

basilic vein

cephalic vein

saphenous vein

Back 80

saphenous vein

Front 81

when is 2400 military time

Back 81

midnight

Front 82

0001=what time

Back 82

12:01am

Front 83

0100=what time

Back 83

1am

Front 84

1200=what time

Back 84

noon

Front 85

in supine pt is unable to bring knee to chest w/out extending opposite knee is known as the thomas test & a positive sign is indicative of what mm insufficiency

Back 85

rectus femoris

Front 86

pulling a lat pull down bar behing the head strengthens what mms

Back 86

rhomboids & middle trapezius

Front 87

the most appropriate ratio for on/off time in estim for mm re-education is

Back 87

1:5

Front 88

inability to dorsiflex foot & mild sensory deficit between 1st & 2nd toes indicates what nerve involvment

Back 88

deep peroneal

Front 89

a high platelet count is indicative of what

Back 89

malignancy

Front 90

what mm is emphasized by a straight leg raise

Back 90

rectus femoris

Front 91

autolytic debridement removes necrotic tissue using

Back 91

the bodys own mechanisms

Front 92

the most common substitute to exaggerate hamstring length is

Back 92

posterior rotation of pelvis

Front 93

the most appropriate method to assess vestibular componant of balance is

Back 93

apply perturbation to alter COG

Front 94

the most appropriate position to assess biceps tendon reflex is 

Back 94

shoulder extended elbow flexed

Front 95

would resting claudation limit a pts ability to ambulate

Back 95

yes

Front 96

excessive WC seat width would result in what

Back 96

difficulting propelling WC

Front 97

what is the highest level of spinal cord injury that would permit driving an adapted van 

Back 97

C6

Front 98

the normal degree of toe out during free walking speed is

Back 98

7degrees

Front 99

a normal degree of toe out during fast walking is

Back 99

3degrees

Front 100

the most appropriate action to facilitate palpation of the tibialis anterior is

Back 100

dorsiflexion & plantarflexion

Front 101

the most commonly accepted ratio of quads to hamstring strength is

Back 101

3:2 as the speed increases above 200degrees per second the ratio approaches 1:1