Question 1

Which of the following is not an expected result of cryotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Control of bleeding 
B)  Reduction of pus formation 
C)  Prevention of swelling 
D)  Lowering of body temperature 
E)  Muscle relaxation 
A)  Control of bleeding 
B)  Reduction of pus formation 
C)  Prevention of swelling 
D)  Lowering of body temperature 
E)  Muscle relaxation

Question 2

Which type of traction are pins, wires, or tongs inserted into bones and then attached to pulleys and weights to provide continuous traction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manual traction 
B)  Static traction 
C)  Skeletal traction 
D)  Mechanical traction 
E)  Weight traction 
A)  Manual traction 
B)  Static traction 
C)  Skeletal traction 
D)  Mechanical traction 
E)  Weight traction

Question 3

The therapy that uses five basic strokes, including pétrissage, effleurage, tapotement, vibration, and friction, to manipulate the body's soft tissues is ________ massage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The therapy that uses five basic strokes,...

Question 4

The type of movement shown by letter D in the picture is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  abduction 
B)  adduction 
C)  flexion 
D)  dorsiflexion 
E)  extension 
A)  abduction 
B)  adduction 
C)  flexion 
D)  dorsiflexion 
E)  extension

Question 5

The physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other specialists who work with patients dealing with chronic illness or recovery from major injuries make up a(n) ________ team.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other...

Question 6

The type of movement shown by the letter A is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  adduction 
B)  abduction 
C)  internal rotation 
D)  external rotation 
E)  left lateral flexion 
A)  adduction 
B)  abduction 
C)  internal rotation 
D)  external rotation 
E)  left lateral flexion

Question 7

The type of movement shown by letter D in the picture is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  flexion 
B)  hyperextension 
C)  right lateral flexion 
D)  left lateral flexion 
E)  external rotation 
A)  flexion 
B)  hyperextension 
C)  right lateral flexion 
D)  left lateral flexion 
E)  external rotation

Question 8

Applying heat to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Applying heat to a patient's body for...

Question 9

Crutch palsy is caused by using axillary crutches ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  that are too long 
B)  for too long a time period 
C)  that are too short 
D)  without positioning the feet correctly 
E)  without the proper footwear 
A)  that are too long 
B)  for too long a time period 
C)  that are too short 
D)  without positioning the feet correctly 
E)  without the proper footwear

Question 10

In which type of therapy do patients work with plants and flowers to help improve balance, strength, memory, and socialization skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Art therapy 
B)  Crafts therapy 
C)  Aquatic therapy 
D)  Equestrian therapy 
E)  Horticultural therapy 
A)  Art therapy 
B)  Crafts therapy 
C)  Aquatic therapy 
D)  Equestrian therapy 
E)  Horticultural therapy

Question 11

A receptacle for heated wax and mineral oil that is used to reduce pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness in patients with arthritis is a(n) ________ bath.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A receptacle for heated wax and mineral...

Question 12

Which of the following is not a typical task for a medical assistant who is working with a therapeutic team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coordinating sessions with different specialists 
B)  Answering the patient's questions 
C)  Determining the type and length of therapy to be used 
D)  Communicating the physician's findings to the specialist 
E)  Making referrals, as directed by the physician 
A)  Coordinating sessions with different specialists 
B)  Answering the patient's questions 
C)  Determining the type and length of therapy to be used 
D)  Communicating the physician's findings to the specialist 
E)  Making referrals, as directed by the physician

Question 13

Which type of mobility device is especially useful for patients who have a weakness on one side of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard walker 
B)  Cane 
C)  Crutches 
D)  Wheelchair 
E)  Rolling walker 
A)  Standard walker 
B)  Cane 
C)  Crutches 
D)  Wheelchair 
E)  Rolling walker

Question 14

Which of the following is not a benefit of massage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased heart rate 
B)  Increased blood circulation 
C)  Improved concentration 
D)  Lower blood pressure 
E)  Lower stress level 
A)  Increased heart rate 
B)  Increased blood circulation 
C)  Improved concentration 
D)  Lower blood pressure 
E)  Lower stress level

Question 15

Which of the following crutch gaits is a slow gait that requires the patient to bear weight on both legs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two-point gait 
B)  Three-point gait 
C)  Four-point gait 
D)  Swing-to gait 
E)  Swing-through gait 
A)  Two-point gait 
B)  Three-point gait 
C)  Four-point gait 
D)  Swing-to gait 
E)  Swing-through gait

Question 16

The type of movement shown by the letter D is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  plantar flexion 
B)  dorsiflexion 
C)  internal rotation 
D)  eversion 
E)  inversion 
A)  plantar flexion 
B)  dorsiflexion 
C)  internal rotation 
D)  eversion 
E)  inversion

Question 17

In which of the following types of exercise does the patient work against a counter-pressure to increase muscle strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  Active mobility exercises 
B)  Passive mobility exercises 
C)  Active resistance exercises 
D)  Isometric exercises 
E)  ROM exercises 
A)  Active mobility exercises 
B)  Passive mobility exercises 
C)  Active resistance exercises 
D)  Isometric exercises 
E)  ROM exercises

Question 18

Which of the following therapies can help prevent atrophy in muscles that cannot move voluntarily by causing the muscles to contract involuntarily and relax?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hydrotherapy 
B)  Fluidotherapy 
C)  Diathermy 
D)  Thermotherapy 
E)  Electrical stimulation 
A)  Hydrotherapy 
B)  Fluidotherapy 
C)  Diathermy 
D)  Thermotherapy 
E)  Electrical stimulation

Question 19

In _______, the therapist applies cold to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In _______, the therapist applies cold to...

Question 20

The medical specialty for the treatment of musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiopulmonary disorders is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical specialty for the treatment of...

Exam 54: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Which of the following is not an expected result of cryotherapy?

Which type of traction are pins, wires, or tongs inserted into bones and then attached to pulleys and weights to provide continuous traction?

The therapy that uses five basic strokes, including pétrissage, effleurage, tapotement, vibration, and friction, to manipulate the body's soft tissues is ________ massage.

The type of movement shown by letter D in the picture is ____.

The physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other specialists who work with patients dealing with chronic illness or recovery from major injuries make up a(n) ________ team.

The type of movement shown by the letter A is ____.

The type of movement shown by letter D in the picture is ____.

Applying heat to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons is called ________.

Crutch palsy is caused by using axillary crutches ____.

In which type of therapy do patients work with plants and flowers to help improve balance, strength, memory, and socialization skills?

A receptacle for heated wax and mineral oil that is used to reduce pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness in patients with arthritis is a(n) ________ bath.

Which of the following is not a typical task for a medical assistant who is working with a therapeutic team?

Which type of mobility device is especially useful for patients who have a weakness on one side of the body?

Which of the following is not a benefit of massage?

Which of the following crutch gaits is a slow gait that requires the patient to bear weight on both legs?

The type of movement shown by the letter D is ____.

In which of the following types of exercise does the patient work against a counter-pressure to increase muscle strength?

Which of the following therapies can help prevent atrophy in muscles that cannot move voluntarily by causing the muscles to contract involuntarily and relax?

In _______, the therapist applies cold to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons.

The medical specialty for the treatment of musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiopulmonary disorders is called ________.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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