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When performing shoulder abduction, which direction does the humeral head glide?
A) Superiorly
B) Inferiorly
C) Anteriorly
D) Medially
B) Inferiorly
In this design, subject acts as their own control, and receives both experimental and control (or comparison) condition in an alternating fashion
A. Case-Control Design
B. Before and After
C. Single-system Design
D. Cross-sectional
C. Single-system Design
What is the normal end-feel for all cervical spine range of motion (ROM)?
a) Hard
b) Soft
c) Firm
d) Empty
c) Firm
Which of the following is a function of the basal nuclei?
o a) Reflexes
o b) Goal-directed behavior
o c) Sensory processing
o d) Hormone regulation
b) Goal-directed behavior (voluntary movement)
Which imaging modality allows good appreciation of basic bony anatomy?
o a) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
o b) Radiography
o c) Sonography (Ultrasound)
o d) Scintigraphy (Bone Scan)
b) Radiography
During external rotation of the shoulder, in which direction does the humeral head glide?
A) Anteriorly
B) Superiorly
C) Posteriorly
D) Inferiorly
A) Anteriorly
What are three types of research design?
a) Experimental, Quasi-experimental, Non-experimental
b) Qualitative, quantitative, philosophical perspective
c) Independent, dependent, variable
d) Prospective, retrospective, longitudinal
a) Experimental, Quasi-experimental, Non-experimental
What is the approximate range of cervical rotation needed for safe driving?
a) 30-40°
b) 40-50°
c) 60-70°
d) 80-90°
c) 60-70°
A lesion to which cranial nerve could result in loss of taste to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
o a) CN V: Trigeminal
o b) CN VII: Facial
o c) CN IX: Glossopharyngeal
o d) CN X: Vagus
b) CN VII: Facial
Which imaging modality provides multiplanar views of anatomy and allows for 3-D images?
o a) Radiography
o b) Computed Tomography (CT)
o c) Scintigraphy (Bone Scan)
o d) Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA
b) Computed Tomography (CT)
If a clinician wants to improve shoulder flexion range of motion, they should apply a glide in which direction?
A) Inferior
B) Posterior
C) Superior
D) Anterior
B) Posterior
These type of questions are usually non-experimental, using retrospective or prospective study design, or cross sectional/longitudinal design (i.e. groups of subjects with varying degrees of pathology and how they respond)
A. Prognostic
B. Examination
C. Diagnostic
D. Intervention
E. Outcome Measures
E. Outcome Measures - usually looking at reliability and validity
What is an anatomical (true) leg length discrepancy?
a) Asymmetry due to soft tissue changes
b) Asymmetry due to axial malalignments
c) Structural shortening of a lower limb involving bony structures
d) Asymmetry due to foot mechanics
c) Structural shortening of a lower limb involving bony structures
Cranial nerve signs and symptoms will present:
o a) Contralateral to the lesion
o b) Ipsilateral to the lesion
o c) Bilaterally
o d) Distal to the lesion
b) Ipsilateral to the lesion
Which imaging modality demonstrates excellent soft tissues and bone marrow?
o a) Radiography
o b) Computed Tomography (CT)
o c) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
o d) Scintigraphy (Bone Scan)
c) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
If a therapist wants to improve knee flexion in an open-chain position, which direction should they mobilize the tibia?
A) Posteriorly
B) Anteriorly
C) Inferiorly
D) Medially
A) Posteriorly
"The question is misleading because you are going to mobilize the tibia for closed chain knee flexion as well" per Dr. Kneiss
What is the purpose of power in research?
a) To minimize sample size
b) To confuse the reader
c) Ability to detect a difference if one exists
d) To maximize reductions
c) Ability to detect a difference if one exists
"Statistical power, or sensitivity, is the likelihood of a significance test detecting an effect when there actually is one" Scribber.com
What is the loose-packed position of the hip joint?
a) Combined flexion, internal rotation, and adduction
b) Combined extension, external rotation, and abduction
c) Combined flexion, external rotation, and abduction
d) Combined extension, internal rotation, and abduction
c) Combined flexion, external rotation, and abduction
Which cranial nerve innervates the lateral rectus muscle?
o a) CN III: Oculomotor
o b) CN IV: Trochlear
o c) CN VI: Abducens
o d) CN VIII: Vestibulocochlear
c) CN VI: Abducens
Which imaging modality has a relative radiation dosage of "High"?
o a) Radiography
o b) Computed Tomography (CT)
o c) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
o d) Sonography (Ultrasound)
o b) Computed Tomography (CT)
In closed-chain knee flexion (e.g., squatting), what is the arthrokinematic motion of the femur on the tibia?
A) Anterior roll, posterior glide
B) Posterior roll, posterior glide
C) Posterior roll, anterior glide
D) Anterior roll, anterior glide
C) Posterior roll, anterior glide
A type of observational study in which a group of individuals (cohort) is followed over time to assess the relationship between exposures and outcomes, describes this type of design:
A. cohort design
B. case-control design
C. Quasi-Experimental Design
D. Single-system Design
A. cohort design
Which of the following is a muscle involved in shoulder flexion?
a) Teres minor
b) Coracobrachialis
c) Subscapularis
d) Rhomboids
b) Coracobrachialis
Which cranial nerve is responsible for muscles of mastication?
o a) CN V: Trigeminal
o b) CN VII: Facial
o c) CN IX: Glossopharyngeal
o d) CN X: Vagus
a) CN V: Trigeminal
What does the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend regarding exercise during pregnancy?
o a) No exercise is recommended.
o b) Only light exercise is allowed.
o c) 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.
o d) Intense exercise is recommended daily
o c) 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.