Question 1

Which of the following therapies can help prevent atrophy in muscles that cannot move voluntarily by causing the muscles to contract involuntarily and relax?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hydrotherapy
B)   Fluidotherapy
C)   Diathermy
D)   Thermotherapy
E)   Electrical stimulationF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

In _______, the therapist applies cold to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons.

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Question 3

A receptacle for heated wax and mineral oil that is used to reduce pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness in patients with arthritis is a(n) ________ bath.

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Question 4

The type of movement shown by letter D in the picture is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   abduction
B)   adduction
C)   flexion
D)   dorsiflexion
E)   extensionF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

The medical specialty for the treatment of musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiopulmonary disorders is called ________.

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Question 6

Which type of mobility device is especially useful for patients who have a weakness on one side of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Standard walker
B)   Cane
C)   Crutches
D)   Wheelchair
E)   Rolling walkerF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is not a benefit of massage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased heart rate
B)   Increased blood circulation
C)   Improved concentration
D)   Lower blood pressure
E)   Lower stress levelF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 8

The type of movement shown by letter D in the picture is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   flexion
B)   hyperextension
C)   right lateral flexion
D)   left lateral flexion
E)   external rotationF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

In which of the following types of exercise does the patient work against a counter-pressure to increase muscle strength?

Accepted Answer

A)   Active mobility exercises
B)   Passive mobility exercises
C)   Active resistance exercises
D)   Isometric exercises
E)   ROM exercisesF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following is not an expected result of cryotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Control of bleeding
B)   Reduction of pus formation
C)   Prevention of swelling
D)   Lowering of body temperature
E)   Muscle relaxationF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Applying heat to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Applying heat to a patient's body for...

Question 12

The type of movement shown by the letter A is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   adduction
B)   abduction
C)   internal rotation
D)   external rotation
E)   left lateral flexionF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

The physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other specialists who work with patients dealing with chronic illness or recovery from major injuries make up a(n) ________ team.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other...

Question 14

Which of the following crutch gaits is a slow gait that requires the patient to bear weight on both legs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Two-point gait
B)   Three-point gait
C)   Four-point gait
D)   Swing-to gait
E)   Swing-through gaitF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

In which type of therapy do patients work with plants and flowers to help improve balance, strength, memory, and socialization skills?

Accepted Answer

A)   Art therapy
B)   Crafts therapy
C)   Aquatic therapy
D)   Equestrian therapy
E)   Horticultural therapyF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 16

The therapy that uses five basic strokes, including pétrissage, effleurage, tapotement, vibration, and friction, to manipulate the body's soft tissues is ________ massage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The therapy that uses five basic strokes,...

Question 17

Which of the following is not a typical task for a medical assistant who is working with a therapeutic team?

Accepted Answer

A)   Coordinating sessions with different specialists
B)   Answering the patient's questions
C)   Determining the type and length of therapy to be used
D)   Communicating the physician's findings to the specialist
E)   Making referrals, as directed by the physicianF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Which type of traction are pins, wires, or tongs inserted into bones and then attached to pulleys and weights to provide continuous traction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Manual traction
B)   Static traction
C)   Skeletal traction
D)   Mechanical traction
E)   Weight tractionF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

The type of movement shown by the letter D is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   plantar flexion
B)   dorsiflexion
C)   internal rotation
D)   eversion
E)   inversionF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Crutch palsy is caused by using axillary crutches ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   that are too long
B)   for too long a time period
C)   that are too short
D)   without positioning the feet correctly
E)   without the proper footwearF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 54: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Which of the following is not a benefit of massage?

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Which of the following crutch gaits is a slow gait that requires the patient to bear weight on both legs?

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In which type of therapy do patients work with plants and flowers to help improve balance, strength, memory, and socialization skills?

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Which of the following is not a typical task for a medical assistant who is working with a therapeutic team?

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Crutch palsy is caused by using axillary crutches ____.

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Applying heat to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons is called ________.

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In _______, the therapist applies cold to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons.

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Which type of traction are pins, wires, or tongs inserted into bones and then attached to pulleys and weights to provide continuous traction?

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A receptacle for heated wax and mineral oil that is used to reduce pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness in patients with arthritis is a(n) ________ bath.

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Which type of mobility device is especially useful for patients who have a weakness on one side of the body?

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The medical specialty for the treatment of musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiopulmonary disorders is called ________.

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The type of movement shown by letter D in the picture is ____.

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The type of movement shown by the letter D is ____.

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In which of the following types of exercise does the patient work against a counter-pressure to increase muscle strength?

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The physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other specialists who work with patients dealing with chronic illness or recovery from major injuries make up a(n) ________ team.

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Which of the following therapies can help prevent atrophy in muscles that cannot move voluntarily by causing the muscles to contract involuntarily and relax?

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The type of movement shown by letter D in the picture is ____.

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Which of the following is not an expected result of cryotherapy?

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The type of movement shown by the letter A is ____.

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The therapy that uses five basic strokes, including pétrissage, effleurage, tapotement, vibration, and friction, to manipulate the body's soft tissues is ________ massage.

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