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A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is called a/an:
a. Physical therapist b. Occupational therapist c. Physiatrist d. Rehabilitation specialist |
c. Physiatrist
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Hydrotherapy includes which of these modalities?
a. Paraffin b. TENS c. Diathermy d. Iontophoresis |
a. Paraffin
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Which of the following is a form of electrical stimulation?
a. Iontophoresis b. MENS c. Diathermy d. A & B |
d. A & B
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Which of the following might be utilized by a physical medicine practitioner?
a. An electrocardiogram b. A cystoscope c. An electroencephalogram d. An electromyogram |
d. An electromyogram
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Which condition below would likely be treated by a physical medicine specialist?
a. A person with cholecystitis b. An elderly person with a hip fracture c. A person with an inoperable brain tumor d. A diabetic with nephropathy |
b. An elderly person with a hip fracture
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Three-point gait refers to:
a. Ambulation with crutches b. Ambulation with a walker c. A shuffling gait d. Ambulation with a lower extremity prosthesis |
a. Ambulation with crutches
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The medical professional who helps people improve their ability to perform activities of daily living and work tasks is call a/an:
a. Physical therapist b. Fitness instructor c. Workers' Compensation specialist d. Occupational therapist |
d. Occupational therapist
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Physical therapists help to relieve pain using which modality?
a. Whirlpool therapy b. Exploratory surgery c. Use of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit d. Correction of electrolyte abnormalities |
c. Use of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit
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A diagnostic test used to assess the integrity of peripheral nerves by measuring the time required for an impulse to travel over a nerve segment is called:
a. NCV b. EMG c. Two-point discrimination d. Proprioceptive testing |
a. NCV
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One example of low-impact therapy for individuals of all abilities would be:
a. Cross training b. Jogging slowly c. Anaerobic exercise d. Aquatic therapy |
d. Aquatic therapy
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Which of the following is not a parameter for assessing the function of a limb?
a. ROM b. Sensation c. Strength d. Coordination |
d. Coordination
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A combination of physical, occupational, and speech therapy; psychologic counseling; and social work directed toward helping patients maintain or recover physical capacities is the official definition of:
a. Social work b. Physical therapy c. Occupational therapy d. Rehabilitation |
d. Rehabilitation
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Devices which provide support for damaged joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and bones are called:
a. Orthotics b. Crutches c. Wheelchairs d. Braces |
a. Orthotics
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Devices which replace lost limbs or other body parts are called:
a. Prosthesis b. Prostatics c. Prosthetics d. Prosthions |
c. Prosthetics
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Passive, active-assistive, active describe:
a. ROM exercises b. ADLs c. Speech exercises d. Massage techniques |
a. ROM exercises
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A psychomotor defect in which the proper use of an object cannot be carried out is called:
a. Aprosopia b. Aproctia c. Aphasia d. Apraxia |
d. Apraxia
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Impaired or absent comprehension or production of, or communication by speech, writing, or signs, due to an acquired lesion of the dominant cerebral hemisphere is termed:
a. Aphasia b. Aphanisis c. Aphalangia d. Apraxia |
a. Aphasia
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The goal of cardiac rehabilitation is to:
a. Promote the formation of collateral circulation b. Prevent future heart attacks c. Help the patient recover quickly and improve physical functioning d. None of the above |
c. Help the patient recover quickly and improve physical functioning
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Which of the following is not considered a physical therapy procedure?
a. Codman exercise b. Accupressure c. Isokinetic exercise d. RICE |
c. Isokinetic exercise
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A dynamometer is used to:
a. Measure muscle strength b. Measure ROM c. Measure sensation d. Measure ambulatory speed |
a. Measure muscle strength
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Before treatment, an occupational therapist uses a variety of tests to assess the patient's abilities and deficits. These tests include:
a. Crawford small parts dexterity b. Jebsen-Taylor hand function c. Minnesota rate of manipulation d. All of these |
d. All of these
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A painless awareness of an amputated limb possibly accompanied by mild tingling is termed:
a. Prosthetic pain b. Mystery pain c. Phantom pain d. True pain |
c. Phantom pain
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The therapeutic application of high-frequency currents using radiofrequency electromagnetic fields for therapeutic heating of tissues is called:
a. Paraffin therapy b. Hydrotherapy c. Microwave therapy d. Short wave diathermy |
d. Short wave diathermy
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The abbreviation FROM in the context of physical medicine and rehabilitation means:
a. Fixed range of motion b. Full range of motion c. Fixed ratio of movement d. Frequent rapid ocular movements |
b. Full range of motion
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Mechanical resistance devices may include:
a. Weights, spring tension, and other techniques b. Treadmill and StairMaster c. TENS unit d. Cervical traction |
a. Weights, spring tension, and other techniques
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A sense of perception, usually at a subconscious level, of the movements and position of the body and especially its limbs, independent of vision is called:
a. Coordination b. Perception c. Cognition d. Proprioception |
d. Proprioception
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Transfer training is often used in the rehabilitation of hip fracture patients. This entails teaching the patient how to:
a. Re-establish full ambulation b. Improve motor neuron skills c. Move safely from bed to chair, etc. d. Properly use orthotics |
c. Move safely from bed to chair, etc.
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Training with parallel bars is often used in the rehabilitation of patients with:
a. Proprioceptive disorders b. Impaired balance c. Motor neuron diseases d. Wheelchair status |
b. Impaired balance
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This device is used by occupational therapists to measure gross movements of arm, hand, fingers, and fingertip dexterity:
a. Purdue pegboard b. Jamar dynamometer c. Swiss ball d. Pulley |
a. Purdue pegboard
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Assistive equipment might include:
a. Sockdonners b. Reachers c. Splints d. A & B |
d. A & B
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