Question 1

Which of the following client presentations would lead the therapist to believe that the patient does not have cardiac complaints?

Accepted Answer

A)  A patient who has chest pain relieved by standing 
B)  Pain that radiates to the left shoulder 
C)  Pain that radiates to both shoulders 
D)  Pain that increases with exertion 
A)  A patient who has chest pain relieved by standing 
B)  Pain that radiates to the left shoulder 
C)  Pain that radiates to both shoulders 
D)  Pain that increases with exertion A

Question 2

Chest pain of musculoskeletal origin is usually felt when?

Accepted Answer

A)  With increased activity 
B)  5-10 minutes after the activity begins 
C)  10-15 minutes after the activity begins 
D)  15-20 minutes after the activity begins 
A)  With increased activity 
B)  5-10 minutes after the activity begins 
C)  10-15 minutes after the activity begins 
D)  15-20 minutes after the activity begins A

Question 3

Hypotension with which of the following disorders will produce a reduction of coronary blood flow and the production of angina-like symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cirrhosis 
B)  Gallstones 
C)  Pancreatitis 
D)  Cholecystitis 
A)  Cirrhosis 
B)  Gallstones 
C)  Pancreatitis 
D)  Cholecystitis C

Question 4

The risk of breast cancer in a woman is linked to her lifelong exposure to what hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parathyroid hormone 
B)  Estrogen 
C)  Testosterone 
D)  Cortisol 
A)  Parathyroid hormone 
B)  Estrogen 
C)  Testosterone 
D)  Cortisol

Question 5

Most breast pain is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancerous tumors 
B)  Benign tumors 
C)  Fibroid mass 
D)  Monthly hormonal fluctuations 
A)  Cancerous tumors 
B)  Benign tumors 
C)  Fibroid mass 
D)  Monthly hormonal fluctuations

Question 6

Cocaine abuse has a profound effect on which chamber of the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left atrium 
B)  Left ventricle 
C)  Right atrium 
D)  Right ventricle 
A)  Left atrium 
B)  Left ventricle 
C)  Right atrium 
D)  Right ventricle

Question 7

What type of chest pain is commonly encountered in physical therapy practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Referred 
B)  Visceral 
C)  Deep somatic/parietal 
D)  Cutaneous 
A)  Referred 
B)  Visceral 
C)  Deep somatic/parietal 
D)  Cutaneous

Question 8

Referred pain from a trigger point in what muscle can cause a sensation of heartburn in the anterior chest wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intercostals 
B)  Rectus abdominis 
C)  Internal oblique 
D)  External oblique 
A)  Intercostals 
B)  Rectus abdominis 
C)  Internal oblique 
D)  External oblique

Question 9

Which of the following visceral structures has the most nerve endings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart 
B)  Pericardium 
C)  Lungs 
D)  Stomach 
A)  Heart 
B)  Pericardium 
C)  Lungs 
D)  Stomach

Question 10

Tendon and muscle strains in individuals who are abusing anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) will

Accepted Answer

A)  Heal sooner than normal 
B)  Take longer than normal to heal 
C)  Heal only with addition of glucocorticoids 
D)  Respond to conservative physical therapy 
A)  Heal sooner than normal 
B)  Take longer than normal to heal 
C)  Heal only with addition of glucocorticoids 
D)  Respond to conservative physical therapy

Question 11

Which of the following is not a common symptom associated with metastasis to the pulmonary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pleural pain 
B)  Dyspnea 
C)  Hyperventilation 
D)  Persistent cough 
A)  Pleural pain 
B)  Dyspnea 
C)  Hyperventilation 
D)  Persistent cough

Question 12

Which of the following is an uncommon sign of advanced breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Edema 
C)  Tender breasts 
D)  Axillary mass 
A)  Pain 
B)  Edema 
C)  Tender breasts 
D)  Axillary mass

Question 13

Which of the following is not a characteristic of unstable angina?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trunk rotation/side bending reduces symptoms. 
B)  Pain occurs without exertion. 
C)  Pain lasts longer than 10 minutes. 
D)  Pain is not relieved by nitroglycerin. 
A)  Trunk rotation/side bending reduces symptoms. 
B)  Pain occurs without exertion. 
C)  Pain lasts longer than 10 minutes. 
D)  Pain is not relieved by nitroglycerin.

Question 14

Cardiac pain radiating down the arm is most likely to follow the distribution of what nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cutaneous 
B)  Median 
C)  Ulnar 
D)  Radial 
A)  Cutaneous 
B)  Median 
C)  Ulnar 
D)  Radial

Question 15

Lesions of the upper esophagus are likely to radiate pain to what anatomic location?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior neck 
B)  Xiphoid process 
C)  Middle ribs 
D)  Thoracic spine 
A)  Anterior neck 
B)  Xiphoid process 
C)  Middle ribs 
D)  Thoracic spine

Which of the following client presentations would lead the therapist to believe that the patient does not have cardiac complaints?

Chest pain of musculoskeletal origin is usually felt when?

Hypotension with which of the following disorders will produce a reduction of coronary blood flow and the production of angina-like symptoms?

The risk of breast cancer in a woman is linked to her lifelong exposure to what hormone?

Most breast pain is the result of

Cocaine abuse has a profound effect on which chamber of the heart?

What type of chest pain is commonly encountered in physical therapy practice?

Referred pain from a trigger point in what muscle can cause a sensation of heartburn in the anterior chest wall?

Which of the following visceral structures has the most nerve endings?

Tendon and muscle strains in individuals who are abusing anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) will

Which of the following is not a common symptom associated with metastasis to the pulmonary system?

Which of the following is an uncommon sign of advanced breast cancer?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of unstable angina?

Cardiac pain radiating down the arm is most likely to follow the distribution of what nerve?

Lesions of the upper esophagus are likely to radiate pain to what anatomic location?

Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy

Interviewing as a Screening Tool

Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns

Physical Assessment as a Screening Tool

Screening for Hematologic Disease

Screening for Cardiovascular Disease

Screening for Pulmonary Disease

Screening for Gastrointestinal Disease

Screening for Hepatic and Biliary Disease

Screening for Urogenital Disease

Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease

Screening for Immunologic Disease

Screening for Cancer

Screening the Head, Neck, and Back

Screening the Sacrum, Sacroiliac, and Pelvis

Screening the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin, Thigh, and Leg

Screening the Shoulder and Upper Extremity

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Exam 17: Screening the Chest, Breasts, and Ribs

Which of the following client presentations would lead the therapist to believe that the patient does not have cardiac complaints?

Chest pain of musculoskeletal origin is usually felt when?

Hypotension with which of the following disorders will produce a reduction of coronary blood flow and the production of angina-like symptoms?

The risk of breast cancer in a woman is linked to her lifelong exposure to what hormone?

Most breast pain is the result of

Cocaine abuse has a profound effect on which chamber of the heart?

What type of chest pain is commonly encountered in physical therapy practice?

Referred pain from a trigger point in what muscle can cause a sensation of heartburn in the anterior chest wall?

Which of the following visceral structures has the most nerve endings?

Tendon and muscle strains in individuals who are abusing anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) will

Which of the following is not a common symptom associated with metastasis to the pulmonary system?

Which of the following is an uncommon sign of advanced breast cancer?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of unstable angina?

Cardiac pain radiating down the arm is most likely to follow the distribution of what nerve?

Lesions of the upper esophagus are likely to radiate pain to what anatomic location?

Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy

Interviewing as a Screening Tool

Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns

Physical Assessment as a Screening Tool

Screening for Hematologic Disease

Screening for Cardiovascular Disease

Screening for Pulmonary Disease

Screening for Gastrointestinal Disease

Screening for Hepatic and Biliary Disease

Screening for Urogenital Disease

Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease

Screening for Immunologic Disease

Screening for Cancer

Screening the Head, Neck, and Back

Screening the Sacrum, Sacroiliac, and Pelvis

Screening the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin, Thigh, and Leg

Screening the Shoulder and Upper Extremity

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