Question 1

When should physical therapy intervention begin and drains be removed from the surgical site after mastectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 hours postoperatively 
B)  1 day postoperatively 
C)  3 days postoperatively 
D)  5 days postoperatively 
A)  2 hours postoperatively 
B)  1 day postoperatively 
C)  3 days postoperatively 
D)  5 days postoperatively D

Question 2

In general,which of the following cancers has the poorest prognosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical cancer 
B)  uterine cancer 
C)  fallopian tube cancer 
D)  ovarian cancer 
A)  cervical cancer 
B)  uterine cancer 
C)  fallopian tube cancer 
D)  ovarian cancer D

Question 3

Risk of which of the following musculoskeletal symptoms is not likely to rise with the onset of menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  hip fracture 
B)  carpal tunnel syndrome 
C)  osteoarthritis (O
A)  at the basilar joint of the thumb 
D)  adhesive capsulitis 
A)  hip fracture 
B)  carpal tunnel syndrome 
C)  osteoarthritis (O
A)  at the basilar joint of the thumb 
D)  adhesive capsulitis A

Question 4

Abnormal bleeding is a symptom of which type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  ovarian cancer 
B)  endometrial cancer 
C)  bladder cancer 
D)  colon cancer 
A)  ovarian cancer 
B)  endometrial cancer 
C)  bladder cancer 
D)  colon cancer

Question 5

Which of the following is not a side effect of the prescription of estrogen after menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  breast cancer 
B)  fractures 
C)  heart disease 
D)  stroke 
A)  breast cancer 
B)  fractures 
C)  heart disease 
D)  stroke

Question 6

Which of the following is not considered a classic presentation of ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  irregular bleeding/spotting 
B)  amenorrhea 
C)  nausea and vomiting 
D)  pelvic mass 
A)  irregular bleeding/spotting 
B)  amenorrhea 
C)  nausea and vomiting 
D)  pelvic mass

Question 7

Which of the following is not a common site of ectopic implantation of endometrial tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  bladder 
B)  stomach 
C)  perineum 
D)  vulva 
A)  bladder 
B)  stomach 
C)  perineum 
D)  vulva

Question 8

What stage of breast cancer is characterized by tumor size between 2 and 5 cm with spread to axillary lymph nodes but not distant sites?

Accepted Answer

A)  stage I 
B)  stage IIA 
C)  stage IIB 
D)  stage IIIA 
A)  stage I 
B)  stage IIA 
C)  stage IIB 
D)  stage IIIA

Question 9

A decline in estrogen triggers all of the following except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in serotonin 
B)  breast atrophy 
C)  decreased thyroid function 
D)  hyperparathyroidism 
A)  an increase in serotonin 
B)  breast atrophy 
C)  decreased thyroid function 
D)  hyperparathyroidism

Question 10

In which stage of uterine prolapse does the cervix appear at the perineum or protrude on straining?

Accepted Answer

A)  first degree 
B)  second degree 
C)  third degree 
D)  fourth degree 
A)  first degree 
B)  second degree 
C)  third degree 
D)  fourth degree

Question 11

In relation to the menstrual cycle,when do fibroadenomas typically enlarge?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the premenstrual phase of the cycle 
B)  during the menstrual cycle 
C)  during the postmenstrual phase of the cycle 
D)  throughout the cycle, regardless of phase 
A)  in the premenstrual phase of the cycle 
B)  during the menstrual cycle 
C)  during the postmenstrual phase of the cycle 
D)  throughout the cycle, regardless of phase

Question 12

Which of the following can be completely cured with antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A)  endometriosis 
B)  pelvic floor dysfunction 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
D)  rectocele 
A)  endometriosis 
B)  pelvic floor dysfunction 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
D)  rectocele

Question 13

Which of the following is a primary cause of cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  herpes simplex virus 
B)  human papilloma virus 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  smoking 
A)  herpes simplex virus 
B)  human papilloma virus 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  smoking

Question 14

Which of the following is not an effect of suppression of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?

Accepted Answer

A)  frequent periods 
B)  compromised bone densities 
C)  infertility 
D)  hypoestrogenism 
A)  frequent periods 
B)  compromised bone densities 
C)  infertility 
D)  hypoestrogenism

Question 15

What is the test of choice to determine pelvic floor dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  computed tomography (CT) scan 
B)  ultrasonography 
C)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
D)  laparoscopic examination 
A)  computed tomography (CT) scan 
B)  ultrasonography 
C)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
D)  laparoscopic examination

Question 16

Where are the majority of ectopic pregnancies?

Accepted Answer

A)  fallopian tubes 
B)  ovarian 
C)  peritoneal 
D)  abdominal 
A)  fallopian tubes 
B)  ovarian 
C)  peritoneal 
D)  abdominal

Question 17

A client is performing abdominal strengthening in the physical therapy clinic.Upon questioning the patient,the physical therapist assistant (PTA)suspects an ectopic pregnancy.What is the appropriate action by the PTA?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase intensity of abdominal intervention 
B)  decrease intensity of abdominal intervention 
C)  stop abdominal exercise because these are contraindicated for pregnant females 
D)  contact the supervising physical therapist/physician 
A)  increase intensity of abdominal intervention 
B)  decrease intensity of abdominal intervention 
C)  stop abdominal exercise because these are contraindicated for pregnant females 
D)  contact the supervising physical therapist/physician

Question 18

Which of the following is the most widely accepted cure for endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnancy is the most widely accepted cure for endometriosis. 
B)  Menopause is the most widely accepted cure for endometriosis. 
C)  Use of birth control pills is the most widely accepted cure for endometriosis. 
D)  There is no cure for endometriosis. 
A)  Pregnancy is the most widely accepted cure for endometriosis. 
B)  Menopause is the most widely accepted cure for endometriosis. 
C)  Use of birth control pills is the most widely accepted cure for endometriosis. 
D)  There is no cure for endometriosis.

Question 19

Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms involve compression of what nerve at the wrist?

Accepted Answer

A)  ulnar 
B)  radial 
C)  median 
D)  axillary 
A)  ulnar 
B)  radial 
C)  median 
D)  axillary

Question 20

Where are most cancers found in the breast in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  upper lateral quadrant 
B)  upper medial quadrant 
C)  lower lateral quadrant 
D)  lower medial quadrant 
A)  upper lateral quadrant 
B)  upper medial quadrant 
C)  lower lateral quadrant 
D)  lower medial quadrant

Exam 35: The Female Genital or Reproductive System

When should physical therapy intervention begin and drains be removed from the surgical site after mastectomy?

In general,which of the following cancers has the poorest prognosis?

Risk of which of the following musculoskeletal symptoms is not likely to rise with the onset of menopause?

Abnormal bleeding is a symptom of which type of cancer?

Which of the following is not a side effect of the prescription of estrogen after menopause?

Which of the following is not considered a classic presentation of ectopic pregnancy?

Which of the following is not a common site of ectopic implantation of endometrial tissue?

What stage of breast cancer is characterized by tumor size between 2 and 5 cm with spread to axillary lymph nodes but not distant sites?

A decline in estrogen triggers all of the following except which one?

In which stage of uterine prolapse does the cervix appear at the perineum or protrude on straining?

In relation to the menstrual cycle,when do fibroadenomas typically enlarge?

Which of the following can be completely cured with antibiotics?

Which of the following is a primary cause of cervical cancer?

Which of the following is not an effect of suppression of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?

What is the test of choice to determine pelvic floor dysfunction?

Where are the majority of ectopic pregnancies?

A client is performing abdominal strengthening in the physical therapy clinic.Upon questioning the patient,the physical therapist assistant (PTA)suspects an ectopic pregnancy.What is the appropriate action by the PTA?

Which of the following is the most widely accepted cure for endometriosis?

Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms involve compression of what nerve at the wrist?

Where are most cancers found in the breast in women?

Introduction to Concepts of Pathology

Problems Affecting Multiple Systems

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The Immune System

Infectious Disease

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Introduction to Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

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Musculoskeletal Neoplasms

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Introduction to Central Nervous System Disorders

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