Rehabilitation Science Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Rehabilitation Science is an interdisciplinary field focused on the study and application of strategies to restore, maintain, and enhance physical, psychological, and social function in individuals affected by injury, illness, or disability. The course explores the biological, physical, and psychosocial principles underlying rehabilitation, emphasizing assessment methods, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based practices that promote optimal recovery and quality of life. Students will learn about the roles of various rehabilitation professionals, advancements in assistive technologies, and the impact of policy and advocacy on rehabilitation services, preparing them for careers in clinical, research, or community health settings.
Recommended Textbook
Pierson and Fairchilds Principles Techniques of Patient Care 5th Edition by Sheryl L. Fairchild
Available Study Resources on Quizplus
13 Chapters
260 Verified Questions
260 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/2425 Page 2
Chapter 1: Preparation Patient Care Activities
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48205
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following defines cultural diversity?
A) Differences in race, ethnicity, language, nationality, or religion among various groups within a community, organization, or nation
B) An awareness of the nuances of one's own and other cultures
C) A set of academic and interpersonal skills that allow individuals to increase their understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and similarities within, among, and between groups
D) The shared values, norms, traditions, customs, art, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following statements might a therapist avoid to facilitate appropriate communication with a patient who has a visual impairment?
A) "Let's go over the plan one step at a time."
B) "Did you hear about the big fire?"
C) "I'll see you later."
D) "I want you to walk through this sequence of exercises."
Answer: C
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
3
Chapter 2: Approaches to Infection Control
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48206
Sample Questions
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) Which list of diseases describes those that are more commonly transmitted through contact?
A) Herpes simplex virus, Staphylococcus aureus, VRE, and C.difficile
B) Strep throat, meningitis, pneumonia, and influenza
C) The common cold, pertussis (whooping cough), smallpox, and mumps
D) Measles, varicella (chickenpox), and M. tuberculosis
Answer: A
Q3) In which of the following scenarios is protective eyewear most important?
A) Around a patient associated with airborne precautions
B) In the transportation of a patient subject to contact precautions
C) During times when blood splashes or sprays of other body fluids are likely
D) When a patient is performing upper extremity exercises
Answer: C
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 4
Chapter 3: Assessment of Vital Signs
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48207
Sample Questions
Q1) 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
Q2) For patients unable to maintain a thermometer in the mouth,which secondary source may be used to obtain a body temperature measurement?
A) The rectum or ear canal
B) The axilla or posterior knee
C) The forehead
D) The palm
Answer: A
Q3) Where may the pulse of the brachial artery be located with the greatest ease?
A) At the wrist on the volar forearm, medial to the stylus process of the radius
B) Inferior to the angle of the mandible, anterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle
C) Medial to the biceps in the antecubital fossa
D) On the lateral aspect of the proximal shaft of the humerus
Answer: C
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 5
Chapter 4: Body Mechanics
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48208
Sample Questions
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) At what level is the approximate center of gravity (COG)of a standing person?
A) The iliac crest
B) The navel
C) The first lumbar segment
D) The second sacral segment
Q3) For a person seated at a workstation for prolonged periods,at what angle should the elbows,knees,and hips be bent?
A) 125 degrees
B) 110 degrees
C) 90 degrees
D) 75 degrees
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
6
Chapter 5: Positioning and Draping
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48209
Sample Questions
Q1) Which areas of a prone patient are at greatest risk for pressure sores?
A) Occipital tuberosity, sternum, sacrum, and heels
B) Dorsum of the feet, spines of the scapulae, patellae, and spinous processes of the vertebrae
C) Acromion processes, forehead, crests of the tibias, and dorsum of the feet
D) Ears, greater trochanters, ischial tuberosities, and heels
Q2) 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
Q3) Which exercises would help a patient bound to a wheelchair alleviate pressure on the ischial tuberosities?
A) Biceps curls and knee extensions
B) Wheelchair push-ups and weight shifts
C) Ankle pumps and neck curls
D) Trunk extension isometrics
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
7
Chapter 6: Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48210
Sample Questions
Q1) In general,according to the length-tension curve of a muscle,during which portion of a muscle's range is it capable of developing the greatest tension during an isotonic contraction?
A) Beginning ranges
B) Midranges
C) End ranges
D) Tension develops equally throughout a muscle's range
Q2) What planes of motion are most closely associated with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)?
A) Straight planes
B) Frontal and sagittal planes only
C) Transverse and sagittal planes only
D) Diagonal planes
Q3) Which cardinal plane divides the body into left and right components?
A) Sagittal
B) Frontal
C) Coronal
D) Transverse
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 8
Chapter 7: Features and Activities of Wheelchairs
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48211
Sample Questions
Q1) How does the "hemiplegic" wheelchair differ from standard wheelchairs?
A) The seat is lowered approximately 2 inches.
B) The rear wheel axles are positioned 2 inches posterior to their normal position.
C) The seat is widened approximately 2 inches.
D) The rear wheel axles are positioned 2 inches anterior to their normal position.
Q2) What adverse effect may a user experience if the footplates of the wheelchair are too low?
A) Increased pressure to the distal posterior aspect of the thigh
B) Increased pressure to the ischial tuberosities
C) Decreased trunk stability
D) Increased pressure to the greater trochanters
Q3) Which wheelchair feature is important for a patient who will perform a lateral swinging or sliding transfer in the sitting posture?
A) Fixed armrests
B) Removable armrests
C) Desk or cutout armrests
D) Adjustable armrests
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
9
Chapter 8: Transfer Activities
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48212
Sample Questions
Q1) If a patient is transferring to the right from a wheelchair to bed,where should the buttocks be positioned before the transfer?
A) In the middle of the wheelchair seat
B) Toward the back of the wheelchair seat, behind the drive wheel
C) To the right side of the wheelchair seat, behind the drive wheel
D) Toward the front of the wheelchair seat, in front of the drive wheel
Q2) 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
Q3) What reaction might a patient with a spinal cord injury experience after transferring from supine to sitting?
A) Syncope
B) Hip dislocation
C) Hypertension
D) Radiculopathy
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 10
Chapter 9: Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48213
Sample Questions
Q1) 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
Q2) When performing activities on parallel bars,how much space should be provided between each of the patient's hips and the bar?
A) 0 to 2 inches
B) 2 to 4 inches
C) 4 to 6 inches
D) 6 to 8 inches
Q3) What percentage of a patient's height is used to estimate ideal crutch length?
A) 55 percent
B) 66 percent
C) 77 percent
D) 88 percent
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
11
Chapter 10: Special Equipment and Patient Care
Environments
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48214
Sample Questions
Q1) How often does a PCA system allow a patient to self-administer a dose of medication?
A) Every 2 minutes
B) Every 6 minutes
C) Every 30 minutes
D) Every hour
Q2) 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
Q3) Which hemoglobin (Hgb)level would be a contraindication for any treatment requiring physical activity?
A) Greater than 16 g/dL
B) Greater than 8 g/dL
C) Less than 16 g/dL
D) Less than 8 g/dL
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 12
Chapter 11: Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48215
Sample Questions
Q1) What circulation test uses a treadmill to check for arterial insufficiency?
A) Rubor of dependency test
B) Ankle-brachial test
C) Venous filling time test
D) Claudication test
Q2) Which of the following is an aspect of chest physical therapy (CPT)?
A) Postural drainage
B) Percussion and vibration
C) Airway clearance
D) All of the above
Q3) Which phase of wound healing serves as the body's initial local defense response to injury or trauma?
A) Inflammatory
B) Proliferative
C) Remodeling
D) Maturation
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 13
Chapter 12: Incidents and Emergencies
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48216
Sample Questions
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) Which of the following are considered severe reactions to an allergy?
A) Itchy skin and sneezing
B) Itchy and watery eyes
C) Hives and skin redness
D) Abdominal pain and difficulty swallowing
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
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 14
Chapter 13: Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
20 Verified Questions
20 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/48217
Sample Questions
Q1) For a wheelchair-accessible home,what is the minimum sidewalk width?
A) 30 inches
B) 32 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 40 inches
Q2) Which title of the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employment?
A) Title I
B) Title II
C) Title III
D) Title IV
Q3) For a wheelchair-accessible ramp,what is the maximum grade allowed?
A) No more than 1 inch of rise for each foot of vertical rise
B) No more than 2 inches of rise for each foot of vertical rise
C) No more than 3 inches of rise for each foot of vertical rise
D) No more than 4 inches of rise for each foot of vertical rise
Q4) For a wheelchair-accessible bedroom,how high should the bed be from the floor?
A) 10 to 14 inches
B) 14 to 18 inches
C) 18 to 22 inches
D) 22 to 26 inches
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 15