Physical Therapy Questions

A physical therapist reads in the medical record that an epidural sensor was used for intracranial monitoring on a patient with an acute head injury. Which unit of measure would MOST likely be utilized with this type of monitoring?1.Milligrams per deciliter2.Millimeters of mercury3.Percent of oxygen saturation4.Pounds per square inch

A physical therapist treats a patient diagnosed with a right hemispheric stroke. During the session the therapist instructs the patient to reach for an object with both hands. Which area of the brain is MOST responsible for performing the motor portion of this movement?1.The prefrontal cortex in the frontal lobe2.The precentral gyrus in the frontal lobe3.The postcentral gyrus in the parietal lobe4.The cingulate gyrus in the limbic lobe

A physical therapist reads in the medical record that a patient exhibits asthenia. Which test would be the MOST useful to identify the presence of this condition?1.Manual resistance to assess muscle strength2.Marching in place3.Alternating finger to nose4.Placing feet on floor markers while walking

A physical therapist applies a Semmes-Weinstein monofilament to the sole of a patient's foot. What monofilament description would indicate that the physical therapist is applying the monofilament correctly during the testing procedure?1.The monofilament should deform into a "C" shape2.The monofilament should remain perpendicular to the surface area3.The monofilament should deform into a "S" shape4.The monofilament should experience maximal deformation

A physical therapist palpates a patient's popliteal artery to monitor their lower extremity circulation. What is the MOST likely reason the therapist used the popliteal artery?1.The therapist suspects a blockage of the femoral artery2.The therapist is trying to determine the patient's ankle-brachial index3.The popliteal artery is superficial in the popliteal fossa and easy to locate4.The patient is taking beta-blockers

A physical therapist instructs a patient in a traditional bench press exercise using free weights. Which modification would be the MOST beneficial to limit the amount of stress placed on the anterior capsule of the shoulder?1.Grasp the bar with a supinated grip with the hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart2.Ensure that the elbows are fully extended at the conclusion of the upward movement3.Ensure that the bar does not contact the chest during the downward movement4.Attempt to slightly raise the head off of the bench during the upward movement

A note in the medical record indicates a patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of rhabdomyolysis. Which of the following would be the MOST relevant finding based on this condition?1.Decreased joint mobility2.Diminished muscle performance3.Increased pain4.Diminished coordination

A physical therapist reviews a medical record of a patient with diabetes insipidus. Which description BEST characterizes this medical condition?1.Excessive secretion of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland2.Hyperglycemia secondary to insulin deficiency3.Physiologic imbalance of water secondary to antidiuretic hormone deficiency4.Elevation of body metabolism due to excessive secretion of thyroid hormone

A physical therapist works with a 78-year-old female who sustained a stroke involving the right hemisphere three weeks ago. The patient demonstrates apparent balance deficits, displaying a left lateral lean when seated. When the therapist manually attempts to correct the patient's posture, she leans further to the left. What is the MOST appropriate method to have the patient achieve an upright posture?1.Have the patient work on trunk control by sitting on a therapy ball2.Have the patient perform activities in a tandem stance position3.Use visual and auditory cues to have the patient attend to their right side4.Use a mirror so the patient can see their body orientation

A physical therapist has a patient attempt to perform a traditional push-up as part of an upper extremity strengthening program. After observing the patient struggle to complete the push-up, the therapist decides to modify the exercise. What would be the MOST appropriate modification?1.Perform the exercise with the knees on the ground2.Offer manual assistance through the pelvis and shoulders3.Decrease the planned number of repetitions4.Select an alternate strengthening exercise

A physical therapist elects to use proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques to help improve a patient's coordination with movement. Which of the following statements is MOST consistent with the PNF treatment approach?1.Extremity movement patterns should occur in the cardinal planes.2.Extremity movement patterns are named for the movement that occurs at the distal joint.3.PNF patterns consist of unilateral extremity movements only.4.Rotation is an important component of the movement patterns.

A physical therapist examines the foot of a patient diagnosed with plantar fasciitis by performing the Windlass test. What would be the expected response for this test given the patient's diagnosis?1.Pain elicited at the base of the great toe2.Pain elicited at the medial calcaneal tubercle3.Flattening of the medial longitudinal arch4.Increased height of the medial longitudinal arch

During a treatment session, a physical therapist notices that an eight-year-old patient is demonstrating the initial signs of a seizure while lying on a treatment table. What is the MOST appropriate action for the therapist to take during the seizure?1.Restrain the patient's movements to decrease the chance of injury2.Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation3.Keep the airway open by placing an object between the patient's teeth4.Monitor the patient's respiratory rate

A 21-year-old patient with diabetes in an acute care hospital seems irritable as she begins an exercise program in the gym. When asked about her current state, the patient informs the therapist that she has a headache and feels fatigued. The patient's blood glucose level is measured at 60 mg/dL. What is the MOST appropriate therapist action?1.Discontinue the physical therapy session2.Have an insulin injection administered3.Attempt to complete the exercise program and continue to monitor the patient4.Provide a carbohydrate snack such as orange juice

A physical therapist has a patient perform a core strengthening exercise using a therapeutic ball as shown in the image. The therapist instructs the patient to alternately lift each foot from the floor (i.e., marching). After observing the patient attempt the exercise the therapist determines that the activity is too difficult for the patient. Which observation would BEST support the therapist's conclusion?1.The patient is unable to maintain the spine in a neutral position2.The patient is unable to lift each foot more than three inches off of the floor3.The patient has increased difficulty lifting the right foot compared to the left4.The patient experiences rapid fatigue when completing a set of 10 repetitions

While greeting a patient in a waiting room, a physical therapist observes that another patient appears anxious, diaphoretic, and dyspneic. When questioned, the patient reports a recent onset of substernal chest pain and nausea that they attribute to severe indigestion. Which medical condition is MOST consistent with the patient's clinical presentation?1.Myocardial infarction2.Gastroesophageal reflux disease3.Spontaneous pneumothorax4.Pulmonary embolism

A physical therapist completes a systems review on a patient status post ankle arthrodesis. Which of the following pieces of information would NOT be documented in the integumentary section of the systems review?1.Pliability of the scar2.Level of edema3.Continuity of skin color4.Skin integrity

A physical therapist works in a hospital with a patient who has methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). When treating the patient, which infection control procedures would be the MOST appropriate?1.Work in the therapy gym, therapist wears gown and gloves2.Work in the therapy gym, therapist wears gown, gloves, and mask3.Work in the patient's room, therapist wears gown and gloves4.Work in the patient's room, therapist wears gown, gloves, and mask

A patient status post left CVA works on strengthening the hip abductors and adductors while positioned in supine on a mat. The physical therapist applies resistance to the left hip adductors and notices that the patient's right hip spontaneously moves into adduction. Which term is MOST consistent with the presented scenario?1.Limb synergy2.Souques' phenomenon3.Raimiste's phenomenon4.Homolateral synkinesis

A physical therapist assesses a patient's home to ensure it is accessible. When assessing the stairs, which characteristic would make stair navigation the MOST difficult?1.Handrails that extend 12 inches past the stairs2.Steps that are 8.5 inches high3.Steps that are 12 inches deep4.Stairs that are carpeted