PHYSIOTHERAPY MCQ

I) Superior border of greater trochanter of femur N) Ventral rami of L5, S1, S2 A) Laterally rotates extended thigh, abducts flexed thigh at hip Superior Gemellus - ANSWER- O) Ischial spine I) Medial surface of greater trochanter of femur (via tendon of obturator internus) N) Nerve to obturator...

Elbow region biomechanics - ANSWER- -trochlea notch of ulna glides around trochlea of humerus during flex/ext (hinge) -head of radius glides backwards/forwards on capitulum during flex/ext (hinge) -radial head moves around (rotates) lateral ulna during pron/sup (pivot), glides superiorly/inferio...

Immediately following pneumonectomy patient should be positioned in - ANSWER- Side lying on operated side Complications of Pneumonectomy - ANSWER- Mediastinal shift VSD surgery is indicated when PAH is - ANSWER- >50% Effects of cardiopulmonary bypass - ANSWER- interstitial edema Pleural effu...

Flutter is a - ANSWER- High frequency PEP device Pressure at umbilicus by the heel of palm is c/a - ANSWER- Helmich type assist Movement strategies associated with inspiration - ANSWER- Shoulder flexion, abduction, external rotation, trunk extension, eye gaze Out of bed activities are contraindi...

Physiotherapy Management (MS) - ANSWER- Mildly affected; -prevention of secondary impairments, emphasis on standing, gait & aerobic function Exercise - reduce relapse rate & slower disease progression Education - heat sensitivity and fatigue Mod-severe; maintain functional independence and mobil...

What are the theoretical physiologic effects of traction? - ANSWER- encourages spinal mobility, enhances intersegmental mobility, change in overall spine length, change in intervertebral space, decrease pain, parasthesia, decrease pressure on structures What are the physiologic effects of tractio...

S&S of FASD - ANSWER- LBW, small head circumference, failure to thrive, organ dysfunction, epilepsy Poor socialisation skills - difficulty building and maintaining friendships and relating to groups Learning difficulties, including poor memory, inability to understand concepts such as time and m...

What are infantile (PRIMITIVE) reflexes? - ANSWER- First 3 months of life = integral part of movement They all should be integrated in the first year of life (should no longer be a reflex, should be a controlled movement) Automatic reflex actions in response to stimuli and are mediate from the B...

Implications of cognitive and behavioral sequalae for PT - ANSWER- On assessment - what are you actually assessing, history taking e.g. MS history On child's motor performance - impulsivity (risk taking), poor judgment and anticipation of consequences of actions, impaired memory, difficulty wi...

Benefits of continuing to exercise on MS, oedema, fitness etc. thought to outweigh heat risk, can also help relieve pelvic pain. But increase water intake, rests, monitor Dermatology - ANSWER- Skin reacts to water in a time-dependent manner > 3 hours greatly increases trans epidermal water los...

Why does emphysema cause a barrel chest - ANSWER- increased AP dimensions - inspiration is normal initially but tidal expiration effected so with every inspiration, expiration isn't complete, leading to hyper inflation What is the difference between a 'pink puffer' and a 'blue bloater...

A patient has retained secretions in the right and left lower lobe superior bronchi. A nurse is demonstrating to family members how to perform percussion and vibration. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? a. Positioning the patient in a chair leaning forward on a table b. Asking the patien...

Ball and socket joint - ANSWER- Permitting movement in all directions, the ball and socket joint features the rounded head of one bone sitting in the cup of another bone Hinge joint - ANSWER- The hinge joint is like a door, opening and closing in one direction, along one plane. Condyloid/Elipsoi...

Open Chain Exercise - ANSWER- Hand or foot free to move during exercise. Non weight bearing with movement occurring at elbow or knee joint. If weight applied to distal portion of the limb ex. bench press, biceps curl, leg extensions, straight leg raises Closed Chain Exercise - ANSWER- hand or fo...