1. The ability of the neuromuscular system, using muscle synergistically, to hold a body segment
in a stationary position is the definition of:
A. balance
B. neuromuscular control
C. postural control
D. stability
ANS: D
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Intermediate
2. The combination of the sensory and motor systems that enables synergists, agonists,
antagonists, stabilizers, or neutralizers to anticipate proprioceptive and kinesthetic information to
create coordinated movements is the definition of:
A. coordination
B. mobility
C. muscle performance
D. neuromuscular control
ANS: D
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Intermediate
3. Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), which of
these terms describes the problems an individual may experience with involvement in life
situations such as self-care, workplace responsibilities, or social activities?
A. activity limitations
B. body function impairments
C. environmental factors
D. participation restrictions
ANS: D
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
,4. Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), which
of these terms describes the difficulties an individual may have in executing actions, tasks, and
activities?
A. activity limitations
B. body function impairments
C. environmental factors
D. participation restrictions
ANS: A
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
5. Which of these impairments arise directly from the health condition?
A. indirect impairments
B. primary impairments
C. secondary impairments
D. tertiary impairments
ANS: B
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Basic
6. Which of these factors is the least important consideration for the PTA when designing a
patient-centered therapeutic exercise program?
A. health literacy
B. past performance / adherence
C. patient motivation / concerns
D. PTA / patient rapport
ANS: D
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Difficult
7. Activities such as walking or ascending stairs (tasks that involve repetitive movements with
no distinct beginning or end) are examples of which type of motor tasks?
A. continuous tasks
B. discrete tasks
ANS: A
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Intermediate
8. Based on the Taxonomy of Motor Tasks, which of these activities of daily living (ADL)
examples would be the most complex?
A. sipping a drink on a boat
B. standing on a moving bus
C. walking a large pet on a leash
D. walking around children playing
ANS: C
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Difficult
9. At which stage of motor learning does a patient/client focus on consistency, efficiency,
refining movement timing, and exploration of task performance in different environments?
A. associative stage
B. autonomous stage
C. cognitive stage
D. practice stage
ANS: A
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Intermediate
10. When choosing the type of practice for motor learning, which of these practice types
specifically involves the same task or series of tasks performed in the same conditions and in a
predictable order?
A. blocked-order practice
B. part practice
C. physical practice
D. random-order practice
ANS: A
KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts
DIF: Intermediate
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