PTHA EXAM 4

A PT/PTA assessing a patients orientation to time and place is most likely testing which of the following?

Cognition

Which of the following infant & childhood disorders is a positional deformity where a shortening of the sternocleidomastoid neck muscle causes the head to remain tilted?

Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT)

A patient with excessive fat storage around the abdominal and facial regions due to increased secretion of the hormone cortisol has a condition known as?

Cushing Syndrome

Susan, who has recurrent urinary bladder infections will be having a __________ to visually examine her bladder.

Cystoscopy

Which of the following does not describe the early signs and symptoms related to Diabetes Mellitus?

Diabetic neuropathy

Which of the following is the primary risk factor of Type II Diabetes Mellitus?

Diet

Which of the following is a condition in which sacs are formed in the walls of the intestines?

Diverticulosis

Which of the following is a disorder in which a defect of chromosome 21 leads to low muscle tone, flat facial profile, mental retardation, slowed growth, and development?

Down's syndrome

Match the following abbreviated terms: Fx HTN Hx L1 MI

Fx: break in bone HTN: high blood pressure Hx: patient history L1: vertebral segment MI: heart attack

Which of the following is an infection of the reproductive systems that is transmitted through sex?

Gonorrhea

The ELISA and Western Blot tests check for _______ antibodies in the blood.

HIV

Identify the male reproductive organ labeled with an arrow.

Prostate gland

An older adult who is not achieving expected outcomes in physical therapy because of depression following the loss of a spouse is said to have which of the following age related changes?

Psychosocial

Which of the following describe a PT/PTA performing a neuromuscular assessment on a patient with an impaired integumentary system?

Sensation test

Match the following abbreviated terms: TIA: TID: TMJ: TPR: Tx:

TIA: temporary lack of oxygen TID: three times per day TMJ: jaw joint TPR: vital signs measures Tx: treatment

A slow reaction time to a loss of balance due to a reduction in conduction velocity experienced by an older adult is caused primarily by which of the following?

age related changes of the central nervous system

Sandra has not had her menstrual cycle in three months. She has a condition known as:

amenorrhea

Which of the following terms means undescended testicles?

cryptoorchidism

Which of the following is the correct combining form for urinary bladder?

cyst/o

A PTA educating a patient who is AT RISK for developing an ulcer is described by all of the following EXCEPT:

apply compression garments

Which of the following is the correct combining form for the male penis?

balan/o

Which of the following is not a measure of the integument?

blood test

Carlos had his gallbladder removed because of gallstones, a condition known as:

colelithiasis

Which of the following is a reason for use of pressure garments in a patient with burns?

for scar management to avoid hypertrophic scarring

Which of the following does not describe an age-related change seen in the elderly?

increased bone density

Match the following abbreviated terms: q: RBC: R/O: Rx: SOB:

q: every RBC: type of blood R/O: exclude Rx: treatment SOB: respiratory symptom

Which of the following is the correct combining form for fallopian tube?

salping/o

Which of the following is an orthopedic condition that can range from mild to severe and is characterized by lateral curvature of the spine?

scoliosis

Which of the following wounds is commonly located on the foot and toes and is caused by loss of vascular flow to the area, resulting in tissue death?

Arterial insufficiency ulcer

Which of the following is a condition in which the embryo is fertilized inside the fallopian tube?

Ectopic pregnancy

Laura, who is diabetic, is monitored for her condition by which of the following procedures?

Fasting blood sugar

Which of the following terms describes a decrease in movement or activity and the primary reason for the loss of muscle strength and mass seen in the older adult?

Hypokinesis

Which of the following is a genetic childhood disorder of the bone with an increased risk for frequent fractures?

Osteogenesis imperfecta

Which of the following is a brain-based neurological disorder characterized by social, behavioral, communication, motor, and sensory impairment?

Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PVD)

GERD is an abbreviation for which of the following conditions?

Reflux disorder

Which of the follow pediatric conditions is associated with a nutritional deficiency of folic acid?

Spina bifida

Which of the following is the most common neural tube defect seen at birth involving a lesion of the spinal cord and vertebrae leading to loss of motor function and sensation of the lower part of the body?

Spina bifida

Which of the following is the primary lymph gland that produces white blood cells?

Thymus

Match the following abbreviated terms: URI: UTI: VS: WBC: WNL:

URI: a cold UTI: urinary bladder infection VS: temperature, pulse, and blood pressure WBC: blood cells WNL: normal range

An ulcer to the part of the leg above the ankle with presence of edema describes an open would caused by which of the following?

Venous insufficiency

Which of the following combining forms means lymph vessel?

lymphangi/o

Appropriate nonsurgical management of a scar is accomplished by all of the following except:

maintaining scar tissue in a shortened position

During which of the stages of healing does scar contracture occur presenting the greatest for aggressive scar tissue management?

maturation

Which of the following is an example of a dynamic balance test used in the physical therapy examination of the older adult?

measures the quality of walking

Alicia has very heavy menstrual cycles that cause her to miss work, a condition known as:

menorrhagia

A patient with severe lower back pain due to kidney stones has a condition known as:

nephrolithiasis

Which of the following is the correct combining form for male testicles?

orchid/o

Jill's ___________ was fertilized by Jack's sperm.

ovum

Which of the following is the organ that secretes insulin necessary to transfer glucose to cells for energy?

pancreas

An infant whose neck muscles remain in a shortened position and cause the head to flatten out has a deformity of the head known as:

plagiocephaly