Speech/Neuro
Broca's (Expressive Aphasia) results from damage to which lobe of the brain?
Frontal lobe
Direct access is where a pt. can seek out PT services without referral from a Dr. Is Georgia a direct access state?
Yes
Goniometry- What degrees is the normal ROM for Hip Flexion, 0-__?
0-120 degrees
Carpal tunnel surgery relieves pressure on which nerve?
Median nerve
How many layers should be between a Moist hot pack and a patient's skin?
6-8 layers
Name the piece of cartilage found behind the tongue and top of the larynx that seals off the windpipe when eating.
-Glottis
-Epiglottis
-vocal folds
Epiglottis
You are about to treat a patient in an outpatient clinic with PNF patterns to Upper and Lower Extremities. The patient asks what PNF stands for, the answer is _____?
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
When testing PROM, what is the normal end feel for knee flexion?
-Firm
-Soft
-Empty
Soft
Goniometry- what is the normal range of motion for forearm supination, 0-___?
0-80 degrees
What is the ideal temperature for the Hydrocollator?
-145 degrees F
-165 degrees F
-180 degrees F
165 degrees F
Dysphagia is more common when there is damage to which hemisphere of the brain?
Left
A patient that is post AKA should focus on stretching the Hip_____ to prevent contractures.
-Extensors
-Abductors
-Flexors
Flexors
When a patient has a stroke on one side of the brain, which side of the body is mainly affected?
-Ipsilateral or same side
-Contralateral or opposite side
Contralateral or Opposite side
The wrist extensor muscles are innervated by which nerve?
The radial nerve
You recommend a TENS unit to a patient, they ask what TENS means, the answer is?
Transcutaneous Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation
Name the test used by speech therapists where patient is x-rayed while swallowing various foods/liquids to examine all phases of swallowing.
Modified Barium Swallow study
A patient should not ambulate and/or transfer if their hemoglobin is less than _____?
8
When this muscle is weak or flaccid, it results in foot drop.
Tibialis Anterior
Lateral epicondylitis or Tennis elbow is overuse of the wrist ____?
-Flexors
-Extensors
-Supinators
Extensors
What is name of the process where electrical pulses are used to push medicine into the skin? medicine for pain and inflammation is commonly used
Iontophoresis
A C7 SCI will benefit from tenodesis grasp, in order to keep it, Do NOT stretch a patient's finger ____
-Flexors
-Extensors
-Pronators
Flexors
What part of Medicare insurance covers Outpatient PT services ?
Medicare Part B
Name 3 out of the 4 rotator cuff muscles
Supraspintus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, and Subscapularis
A patient has a complete SCI, which level spinal cord injury will have best use of tricep muscles?
-C5
-C6
-C7
C7
When using Ultrasound, which frequency is used to heat up deeper tissues?
-1 MHz
-2 MHz
-3MHz
1MHz