Physical Therapy Quiz/Test Answers

What is the difference between kinematics and kinetics?

Kinematics is the geometry of motion (also called kinesiology), while kinetics refers to the forces that produce motion.

Soft-tissue massage is deep-tissue massage used to alleviate muscle tension, increase circulation, break up scar tissue from old injuries, and ease pain.

True

Some patients with whom physical therapists work are healthy and active.

True

Some physical therapists work in medical spas, where they perform services such as massage, nutritional counseling, and screenings for bone loss.

True

What is a shin splint?

an umbrella term for the aching, throbbing shins often experienced by runners or other athletes

Muscles are arranged in "opposing teams," which means that _____.

as one team pulls, the other relaxes

geriatrics

branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems

Standing on your tip-toes is an example of using a first-class lever.

false (second class)

neurology

field of medicine concerned with the brain and central nervous system

pediatrics

field of medicine concerned with the health of infants and children

Which of the following is the definition of ergonomics?

the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities and needs of workers

field of medicine concerned with the musculoskeletal system

orthopedics

The four subtypes of voluntary muscle are _____.

pennate, sphincter, convergent, and parallel

artificial limb or device designed to help its wearer complete tasks

prosthesis

Which of the following is a physical therapist expected to be able to do?

A and B only (A. describe how repetitive-use injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis develop B. provide customized nutrition advice based on the client's lifestyle, age, gender, and fitness level C. advise coaches on team strategy)

Which one of the following services would a physical therapist perform?

ANSWER: all of these (Assess a joint's range of motion. Evaluate a person's fitness level and recommend an exercise program to meet their goals. Perform electrotherapy to relieve pain.)

Which of the following statements is not true of athletic trainers?

An athletic trainer and personal trainer are the same thing.

Why were there many more wounded soldiers to treat after World War II than after World War I?

Antibiotics and improvements in surgery meant more World War II soldiers survived.

Where might a physical therapist practice?

BOTH B AND C (A. selling massage lotions in shopping malls B. evaluating workstations in offices C. performing screenings at health fairs)

Which of the following stages is one of Prochaska's stages in his "Readiness to Change" model?

Contemplation

Which of the following would not be the duty of a physical therapy assistant?

Creating a treatment plan

A muscle pulls on a ligament to move a bone.

False

A physician or other health care professional, who is trained for and skilled in comprehensive patient care from the first contact to continuing care is called a secondary care provider.

False

An athletic trainer must always defer to the medical judgment of the coach.

False

Athletic trainers often have summers and between-season times off.

False

Manual therapy is the use of special machines to put pressure on certain muscles.

False

Muscles contract when iron ions are released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.

False

The basic action of any muscle is retraction.

False

Wellness is defined as meeting at least fifteen of twenty criteria put forth by the American Physical Therapy Association.

False

You need at least a bachelor's degree to take the national licensing exam to become a physical therapy assistant.

False

Which of the following is an example of the precontemplation stage of Prochaska's model of health behavior change?

Owen likes red meat and doesn't see what the big deal is with eating it every day.

Which of the following conditions would a physical therapist treat? infertility

Parkinson's disease

Which of the following is the main reason behind physical therapists being in such high demand today?

The population is aging, and older people are more likely than younger ones to have medical complications that need treatment.

The jaw and the bicep as it lifts a hand weight are good examples of which type of lever?

Third class

A national project to encourage practices based on published evidence in physical therapy is the Hooked on Evidence project.

True

A school or program of study that meets the standards of an organization governing certain kinds of educational programs is considered accredited.

True

An important law that made discrimination against people with disabilities illegal is ADA.

True

An intern works paid or unpaid on-the-job training lasting a specified period of time.

True

Athletic trainers are often considered "physician extenders" in that they can do many of the things physicians do, freeing the physician to take care of things that only a physician is trained to do.

True

Biomechanics is the study of mechanics, or rest or motion under the action of forces, in the human body.

True

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an emergency procedure performed on someone who is not breathing until further measures can be taken to restore breathing and blood flow.

True

Eighty percent of the health care costs paid by employers are for preventable conditions.

True

Former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt had polio.

True

Hand therapy is a special form of physical therapy often used to treat repetitive-use injuries.

True

In 1990, the American Medical Association formally recognized athletic training as an allied health profession.

True

Many physical therapists pursue a residency or fellowship in order to specialize in a specific area of the body or type of therapy.

True

Muscle cells are called fibers.

True

OSHA stands for Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

True

Physical therapists can own their own practices.

True

Physical therapy assistants must work under the supervision of a physical therapist but, in some states, the physical therapist is not required to be on site at the time.

True

Physical therapy assistants often administer interventions such as hot paraffin (wax) baths and muscle manipulation and teach patients exercises.

True

The former name for physical therapists was rehabilitation aides.

True

Until Sister Kenny came to the United States in the 1940s, people with polio were treated with bed rest and immobilization.

True

What is the premise behind understanding health behavior change models?

Understanding a patient's readiness to change helps a physical therapist give them the right information at the right time.

What was an "iron lung"?

a machine that breathed for paralyzed polio survivors

Which of the following is typically not required for admission to a physical therapy program?

a paid internship in a physical therapy program in a hospital or clinic setting

Which of the following personal traits is not important for a physical therapist's success?

a willingness to travel at least twenty-five percent of the time

strength, flexibility, low-impact aerobic, and range-of-motion exercises that require the patient's active participation

active physical therapy

Which of the following statements regarding physical therapy assistants are accurate?

all of the above (-Some physical therapy assistants work for home health agencies and visit patients' homes. -Some physical therapy assistants travel all over the country, filling in where they are needed. -Physical therapy assistants must document their work with patients and report back to the supervising physical therapist.)

Which of the following duties falls within the scope of physical therapy?

all of these (-testing and measuring coordination, muscle strength -evaluating range of motion -assessing a patient's ability to get out of bed or rise from a chair)

In addition to the health care setting, which of the following settings do physical therapists work in?

all of these (research health care policy/government advocacy organizations)

field of medicine concerned with the treatment and recovery of people with heart or lung disease

cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation

torticollis

condition featuring a twisted neck, with the chin tipped to one side

According to the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, which of the following acts are illegal?

declining to interview someone for a job because they are an amputee

What was the "Gymnasticon"?

early exercise machine

In which of the following settings might you find an athletic trainer?

high school or college and professional sports team

Which of the following is not an example of a passive therapy?

low-impact aerobic exercise

With which type of muscle is physical therapy concerned?

voluntary

Which of the following is an example of a decision an athletic trainer would make?

whether an injured player should return to the game, sit it out, or seek medical care