Fundamentals of Physical Therapy Final Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Fundamentals of Physical Therapy introduces students to the foundational principles and practices of physical therapy as a healthcare discipline. The course covers basic human anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies that benefit from therapeutic intervention. Students learn the core concepts of movement science, body mechanics, patient assessment, and rehabilitation techniques used to assist individuals in restoring function, improving mobility, and alleviating pain. Emphasis is placed on developing professional skills, understanding patient-centered care, and exploring the ethical and legal considerations in physical therapy practice. Practical experiences and case studies help students connect theoretical knowledge to real-world clinical applications.
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Chapter 1: Preparation Patient Care Activities
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Q1) What is needed before a caregiver is able to educate an adult patient's family about the treatment program and activities?
A) Physician permission
B) Patient permission
C) Supervisor permission
D) Family member permission
Answer: B
Q2) What hospital emergency code represents infant and child abduction?
A) Code blue
B) Code orange
C) Code gray
D) Amber alert
Answer: D
Q3) What categories of information constitute the documentation of a SOAP note?
A) Samples, obstacles, actions, progress
B) Subjective, objective, actions, progress
C) Samples, obstacles, assessment, plan
D) Subjective, objective, assessment, plan
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Approaches to Infection Control
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Q1) In applying an alcohol-based hand rub,what is the appropriate step to take after rubbing the product briskly over all surfaces of the hands?
A) Rinse the hands with water after every use.
B) Continue to rub until the hands are dry.
C) Rinse the hands with soap and water after every use.
D) Use a paper towel to wipe residual hand rub from the hands.
Answer: B
Q2) When should hand washing be performed?
A) Before and after patient contact
B) After sneezing, coughing, or nose blowing
C) After removing gloves
D) Hand washing should be performed after all of the above activities.
Answer: D
Q3) What is the recommended length of time for hand washing with ordinary soap and water?
A) 0-10 seconds
B) 10-15 seconds
C) 15-30 seconds
D) More than 30 seconds
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Assessment of Vital Signs
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Q1) What device measures the level of blood oxygen saturation,monitors pulse rate,and calculates heart rate?
A) Pulse oximeter
B) Sphygmomanometer
C) Stethoscope
D) Respirator
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following patients would be expected to have the lowest pulse?
A) An athletic resting male 65 years of age
B) An exercising female 21 years of age
C) An anxious, resting female 21 years of age
D) A resting female 65 years of age, battling an infection
Answer: A
Q3) Which description of pain is most indicative of muscle pain?
A) Cramping, dull, aching
B) Sharp, bright, lightning-like
C) Deep, nagging, dull
D) Throbbing, diffuse
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Body Mechanics
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Q1) Which muscle group is most important for movements and lifts that require extra effort?
A) Scapular stabilizers
B) Core stabilizers
C) Ankle stabilizers
D) Knee stabilizers
Q2) In which plane does an individual's vertical gravity line lie?
A) Mid-sagittal
B) Scapular
C) Transverse
D) None of the above
Q3) How should objects above shoulder or head height be approached?
A) Standing on your toes with arms stretched above your head
B) Standing on a rolling chair
C) Standing on a wide-based footstool or ladder
D) By jumping and grasping quickly
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Chapter 5: Positioning and Draping
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Q1) In general,how frequently should a dependent patient's positioned be changed?
A) At least every 2 hours
B) At least every 4 hours
C) Twice per day
D) Once per day
Q2) Which areas of the side-lying patient are at greatest risk for pressure sores?
A) Sternum, iliac crests, patellae, and lateral ears
B) Lateral ears, lateral ribs, greater trochanters, and humeral epicondyles
C) Occipital tuberosity, transverse processes of vertebrae, sacrum, and heels
D) Forehead, spines of the scapulae, lesser trochanters, and fibular heads
Q3) Which positions of the involved upper extremity are most detrimental to a patient with hemiplegia?
A) Prolonged shoulder adduction and internal rotation, and elbow flexion
B) Prolonged shoulder abduction and internal rotation, and elbow extension
C) Prolonged shoulder adduction and external rotation, and elbow flexion
D) Prolonged shoulder abduction and external rotation, and elbow extension
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Chapter 6: Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion
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Q1) What degree of hip flexion is contraindicated for a patient who has recently undergone a total hip replacement posteriorly?
A) 40 degrees
B) 75 degrees
C) 90 degrees
D) 115 degrees
Q2) Which type of motion involves no voluntary contraction of muscle and,therefore,will not help prevent muscle atrophy?
A) Passive range of motion (PROM)
B) Active range of motion (AROM)
C) Active assistive range of motion (AAROM)
D) All of the above involve voluntary muscle contraction
Q3) If a joint or soft tissue is painful when moved through its range,or when inflammation is present in the area,which type of exercise should be used to maintain muscle tone?
A) Isokinetic
B) Isotonic
C) Isometric
D) Eccentric
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Chapter 7: Features and Activities of Wheelchairs
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Q1) How should a patient using both upper extremities for wheelchair propulsion be taught to navigate up a particularly steep ramp or incline?
A) Facing forward, moving in a straight line
B) Facing backward, moving in a straight line
C) Facing forward, moving in a zigzag fashion
D) Facing backward, moving in a zigzag fashion
Q2) Which of the following wheelchair maintenance activities is not recommended?
A) Lubrication of the cross-brace center pin every 6 months
B) Wiping the chair down dry after exposure to rain, snow, or other moisture
C) Immersing the chair in water or spraying it with a hose to remove debris
D) Periodic lubrication of armrest posts with a silicon spray
Q3) Which wheelchair feature would be most beneficial for a user who has poor trunk stability?
A) Elevating leg rests
B) Toggle locks
C) Chest and lap belts
D) Removable armrests
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Chapter 8: Transfer Activities
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Q1) In the transfer of a patient from supine to prone,how should the patient's lowermost upper extremity be positioned?
A) Folded across the chest
B) In 90 degrees of flexion
C) In 90 degrees of abduction
D) Tucked along the patient's side
Q2) During a standing,assisted pivot transfer,where should a caregiver's left leg be placed if the patient has significant right knee weakness?
A) Posterior to the weak knee
B) Anterior to the weak knee
C) Lateral to the weak knee
D) Near the patient's stronger side
Q3) How should the wheelchair be positioned to perform a standing,dependent pivot transfer to the bed?
A) At the head of the bed, parallel to the length of the bed
B) At the foot of the bed, parallel to the length of the bed
C) At the foot of the bed, at an angle of 45-60 degrees to the bed
D) Midway between the head and foot of the bed, at an angle of 45-60 degrees to the bed
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Chapter 9: Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities
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Q1) In determining proper walker height for a patient,where are the rear tips of the walker positioned?
A) Slightly ahead of the toes
B) Opposite the midportion of the feet
C) Next to the patient's heels
D) 2 inches behind the heels
Q2) For a patient with a weaker right lower extremity,what is lifted first when the patient ascends stairs with a cane?
A) The cane
B) The cane and right lower extremity simultaneously
C) The left lower extremity
D) The right lower extremity
Q3) Pistol grip,offset shaft,quad,hemi,and crab are all types of which assistive devices?
A) Axillary crutches
B) Forearm crutches
C) Canes
D) Walkers
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Chapter 10: Special Equipment and Patient Care
Environments
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Q1) Which mode of oxygen delivery is most frequently used for patients who require longer periods of low to moderate concentrations of oxygen?
A) Nasal cannula
B) Oronasal mask
C) Tent
D) Tracheostomy catheter
Q2) Which treatment is used for patients who experience ESRD?
A) Traction
B) Dialysis
C) External fixation
D) Internal fixation
Q3) Which medication is an anticoagulant?
A) Heparin
B) Warfarin
C) Aspirin
D) All of the above
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Chapter 11: Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions
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Q1) Which of the following is used to for the most accurate measurement of hand edema or muscle atrophy?
A) Girth measurement with plastic measuring tape
B) Measurement with a metal ruler
C) Goniometric measurement
D) Volumetric measurement
Q2) According to the rule of nines,what percentage of the total body area is each upper extremity assigned?
A) 9 percent
B) 18 percent
C) 27 percent
D) 36 percent
Q3) Which is not a contraindication for lymphedema treatment?
A) Acute infection
B) Recent trauma or a burn
C) Active cancer
D) Congestive heart or kidney failure
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Chapter 12: Incidents and Emergencies
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Q1) What should you do before attempting to assist an adult who appears to be choking?
A) Place the person supine
B) Ask the person if he or she is choking
C) Phone for emergency services
D) Place the person in a sitting position
Q2) To what depth should chest compressions be performed on an adult?
A) 1 centimeter
B) 2 centimeters
C) 2 inches
D) 3 inches
Q3) Which of the following are signs of hyperglycemia?
A) Dry tongue
B) Large amounts of glucose in urine
C) Drowsy behavior
D) All of the above
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Chapter 13: Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments
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Q1) Which title of the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employment?
A) Title I
B) Title II
C) Title III
D) Title IV
Q2) What is the maximum recommended height for closet rods in a wheelchair-accessible home?
A) 36 inches
B) 42 inches
C) 48 inches
D) 54 inches
Q3) For a wheelchair-accessible home,what is the minimum hall width?
A) 30 inches
B) 32 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 40 inches
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