RMA22

The branch of medicine that is also akey component of rehabilitation?

A Physical therapy
B Physiatry
C Sports medicine
D Manipulation
E None of the above

The degree to which a joint is able to move is known as?

A Coniometer
B Goniometry
C Range of motion
D Range of reach
E Universal goniometer

Lateral deviation in the normal vertical curve of the spine is called?

A Kyphosis
B Lordosis
C Scoliosis
D Luxation
E None of the above

Which of the following is paralysis of the lower portion of the body?

A Hemiplegia
B Paraplegia
C Quadriplegia
D Hemiparesis
E Parapraxia

Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment of a contusion?

A Ultrasonography
B Whirlpool therapy
C Massage
D Application of ice packs
E Application of hot soaks therapy

In thermotherapy, which of the following temperatures can cause burning?

A 105
B 110
C 112
D 114
E 116

How long does diatherapy usually last?

A 5 to 10 mins
B 10 to 15 mins
C 15 to 30 mins
D 60 to 90 mins
E 2 to 3 hours

Cryotherapy is used for all of the following purposes EXCEPT?

A To lower body temp
B To reduce swelling
C To reduce bleeding
D To reduce pus formation
E To reduce clotting

Muscular weakness of one side of the body is called?

A Hemiparesis
B Hemiplegia
C Hemimelia
D Hemiopia
E Hemiphelia

Patients instructed on how to use crutches should be told to?

A Move crutches no more than 6 inches at a time
B Look down at the ground to check where they place the crutches
C Balance their body weight between their feet and hands
D Move crutches approx a foot at a time
E Stand bent over the crutches at a 30 degree angle for increased support

Physical therapists are allied health professionals who have completed at least?

A Medical school
B A 4 yr baccalaureate training program
C A 2 yr associates degree program
D Postgraduate work
E A certificate program

Movement allowed by joints to decrease the angle between two adjoining bones is called?

A Range of motion
B Extension
C Flexion
D Gait
E Luxation

Correction of a fracture, dislocation, or hernia is called?

A Reduction
B Luxation
C Subluxation
D Relocation
E Casting

Electromyography is the process of electrically recording muscle-

A Contraction
B Relaxation
C Action potentials
D Energy production
E Flexion

Diathermy is useful in treating all of the following conditions EXCEPT?

A Tendonitis
B Myocarditis
C Muscular disorders
D Arthritis
E Bursitis

How far from the area being treated should a heat lamp be placed?

A 6 to 8 feet
B 4 to 6 feet
C 2 to 4 feet
D 1 to 2 feet
E Less than 1 foot

Which of the following heat therapies uses radio waves to provide heat deep in the body?

A Shortwave diathermy
B Microwave diathermy
C Ultrasound diathermy
D Infrared diathermy
E Chemical diathermy

A way of assessing the patient's walking behavior is called?

A Muscle strength testing
B Walking test
C Goniometry
D Electromyography
E Gait Testing

When using a chemical hot pack in heat therapy, you should?

A Place it on the patients skin on the area being affected
B Plug the packs heating cord into an outlet and turn the pad on
C Knead the pad and then cover it with cloth before placing it on the patient
D Fill the pack halfway with water, expel the air, and cover it with a pillowcase before applying
E Both B and D

How high should the top of a cane be?

A Axillary height
B Waist level
C Any height, because patients can use it well regardless of height
D 30 inches from the ground
E Level with the top of the femur