Question 1

Which of the following statement from a patient's progress note would disqualify a patient to be released to full activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient reports pain scale of 0 out of 10 when performing all rehabilitation exercises. 
B)  Patient's knee range of motion is bilaterally equal. 
C)  Patient reports of hesitance when not wearing prophylactic brace. 
D)  Patient reports that the athletic team is going full contact the week of release. 
E)  Patient's girth measurement to the unaffected limb is ?.25cm in comparison. 
A)  Patient reports pain scale of 0 out of 10 when performing all rehabilitation exercises. 
B)  Patient's knee range of motion is bilaterally equal. 
C)  Patient reports of hesitance when not wearing prophylactic brace. 
D)  Patient reports that the athletic team is going full contact the week of release. 
E)  Patient's girth measurement to the unaffected limb is ?.25cm in comparison. A

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios would be a contraindication for an athletic trainer to perform a mobilization technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  A golfer who has wrist pain after playing 18 holes 
B)  A swimmer who's trapezius is in spasm 
C)  A javelin thrower who has multidirectional instability 
D)  A volleyball player who has had a capsular shrinkage 
E)  A football player who has had ligamentous reconstruction 
A)  A golfer who has wrist pain after playing 18 holes 
B)  A swimmer who's trapezius is in spasm 
C)  A javelin thrower who has multidirectional instability 
D)  A volleyball player who has had a capsular shrinkage 
E)  A football player who has had ligamentous reconstruction C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of the role of athletic trainers in the rehabilitation of athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Athletic trainers are restricted from taking part in the return-to-play decisions regarding their athletes. 
B)  Athletic trainers most often assume the primary responsibility for design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs. 
C)  Athletic trainers should follow a cookbook approach to rehabilitation, with specific protocols that can be followed like a recipe. 
D)  Athletic trainers ensure that the approach to rehabilitation in an athletic environment is the same as most other rehabilitation settings. 
E)  Athletic trainers ensure that their athletes regain balance and postural control before they attempt to minimize swelling. 
A)  Athletic trainers are restricted from taking part in the return-to-play decisions regarding their athletes. 
B)  Athletic trainers most often assume the primary responsibility for design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs. 
C)  Athletic trainers should follow a cookbook approach to rehabilitation, with specific protocols that can be followed like a recipe. 
D)  Athletic trainers ensure that the approach to rehabilitation in an athletic environment is the same as most other rehabilitation settings. 
E)  Athletic trainers ensure that their athletes regain balance and postural control before they attempt to minimize swelling. B

Question 4

Which of the components of the rehabilitation program involves isokinetic exercises?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reestablishing neuromuscular control 
B)  Restoring muscular strength, endurance, and power 
C)  Establishing/enhancing core stability 
D)  Incorporating functional progression 
E)  Restoring range of motion 
A)  Reestablishing neuromuscular control 
B)  Restoring muscular strength, endurance, and power 
C)  Establishing/enhancing core stability 
D)  Incorporating functional progression 
E)  Restoring range of motion

Question 5

In order to progress in rehabilitation, what first aid management must be implemented?

Accepted Answer

A)  Swelling 
B)  Range of motion 
C)  Splinting and/or bracing 
D)  Pain reduction 
E)  Weight-bearing 
A)  Swelling 
B)  Range of motion 
C)  Splinting and/or bracing 
D)  Pain reduction 
E)  Weight-bearing

Question 6

What would be an inappropriate component when designing a rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reestablishment of neuromuscular control 
B)  Maintenance of BMI value 
C)  Restoration or increase of muscular strength 
D)  Establishment or enhancement of core stability 
E)  Minimization of swelling 
A)  Reestablishment of neuromuscular control 
B)  Maintenance of BMI value 
C)  Restoration or increase of muscular strength 
D)  Establishment or enhancement of core stability 
E)  Minimization of swelling

Question 7

When does the process of rehabilitation begin with an injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  It begins when the patient is emotionally ready to begin. 
B)  It begins after the patient has been referred by a physician. 
C)  It begins immediately following the injury. 
D)  It begins once insurance has been cleared. 
E)  It begins once swelling is controlled. 
A)  It begins when the patient is emotionally ready to begin. 
B)  It begins after the patient has been referred by a physician. 
C)  It begins immediately following the injury. 
D)  It begins once insurance has been cleared. 
E)  It begins once swelling is controlled.

Question 8

What measure can the athletic trainer provide to ensure the patient's adherence to the rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow the patient to take time off at his/her discretion 
B)  Be creative and allow patient to assist in designing rehabilitation program 
C)  Ask that family and friends not join the patient while doing rehabilitation 
D)  Encourage the patient that pain will be experienced 
E)  Express from the start that sticking to the full program is very difficult 
A)  Allow the patient to take time off at his/her discretion 
B)  Be creative and allow patient to assist in designing rehabilitation program 
C)  Ask that family and friends not join the patient while doing rehabilitation 
D)  Encourage the patient that pain will be experienced 
E)  Express from the start that sticking to the full program is very difficult

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of Golgi tendon organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are activated by light touch. 
B)  They are sensitive to changes in the length of muscles. 
C)  They are classified as joint mechanoreceptors. 
D)  They are sensitive to extreme thermal or chemical energy. 
E)  They are sensitive to changes in muscle tension. 
A)  They are activated by light touch. 
B)  They are sensitive to changes in the length of muscles. 
C)  They are classified as joint mechanoreceptors. 
D)  They are sensitive to extreme thermal or chemical energy. 
E)  They are sensitive to changes in muscle tension.

Question 10

When designing rehabilitation programs, what should an athletic trainer do in order for the program to be effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  The athletic trainer should use pre-designed programs. 
B)  The athletic trainer should design the program specific to the injury. 
C)  The athletic trainer should create a program that will abbreviate the return to activity. 
D)  The athletic trainer should keep in mind the reimbursement values for various exercises and apparati. 
E)  The athletic trainer should remember that every designed program should vary accordingly to the individual patient. 
A)  The athletic trainer should use pre-designed programs. 
B)  The athletic trainer should design the program specific to the injury. 
C)  The athletic trainer should create a program that will abbreviate the return to activity. 
D)  The athletic trainer should keep in mind the reimbursement values for various exercises and apparati. 
E)  The athletic trainer should remember that every designed program should vary accordingly to the individual patient.

Question 11

What is another term for myofascial release?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tight fascia 
B)  Joint mobilization 
C)  Soft tissue mobilization 
D)  Manipulation 
E)  Positional release 
A)  Tight fascia 
B)  Joint mobilization 
C)  Soft tissue mobilization 
D)  Manipulation 
E)  Positional release

Question 12

Which major component of a rehabilitation program is shown in the photo?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reestablishing neuromuscular control 
B)  Establishing/enhancing core stability 
C)  Restoring muscular strength, endurance, and power 
D)  Restoring range of motion 
E)  Regaining postural stability and balance
F) Maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness
G) Incorporating functional progression 
A)  Reestablishing neuromuscular control 
B)  Establishing/enhancing core stability 
C)  Restoring muscular strength, endurance, and power 
D)  Restoring range of motion 
E)  Regaining postural stability and balance
F) Maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness
G) Incorporating functional progression

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of the negative effects of injury immobilization and sudden physical inactivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The resting heart rate decreases approximately one-half beat per minute each day of immobilization. 
B)  Bones become stronger as immobilization eliminates stress on them. 
C)  Joint immobilization causes a loss of normal compression, which leads to degeneration of the joint. 
D)  The stroke volume, maximum oxygen uptake, and vital capacity increase concurrently with the increase in heart rate. 
E)  Motor nerves become more efficient in recruiting and stimulating individual muscle fibers within a given motor unit. 
A)  The resting heart rate decreases approximately one-half beat per minute each day of immobilization. 
B)  Bones become stronger as immobilization eliminates stress on them. 
C)  Joint immobilization causes a loss of normal compression, which leads to degeneration of the joint. 
D)  The stroke volume, maximum oxygen uptake, and vital capacity increase concurrently with the increase in heart rate. 
E)  Motor nerves become more efficient in recruiting and stimulating individual muscle fibers within a given motor unit.

Question 14

Who coined the five grades of motion used for joint mobilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prentice 
B)  Maitland 
C)  Arnheim 
D)  Thomas 
E)  Mulligan 
A)  Prentice 
B)  Maitland 
C)  Arnheim 
D)  Thomas 
E)  Mulligan

Question 15

If persistent pain made strengthening and flexibility exercises difficult for the patient, what could the athletic trainer introduce to help control pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Range of motion 
B)  NSAIDs 
C)  Therapeutic modalities 
D)  Counseling 
E)  Cortisone injection 
A)  Range of motion 
B)  NSAIDs 
C)  Therapeutic modalities 
D)  Counseling 
E)  Cortisone injection

Question 16

Which of the components of the rehabilitation program involves a series of activities that increase in demand and skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incorporating functional progression 
B)  Reestablishing neuromuscular control 
C)  Restoring muscular strength, endurance, power 
D)  Establishing/Enhancing core stability 
E)  Regaining postural stability and balance 
A)  Incorporating functional progression 
B)  Reestablishing neuromuscular control 
C)  Restoring muscular strength, endurance, power 
D)  Establishing/Enhancing core stability 
E)  Regaining postural stability and balance

Question 17

In order to utilize the strain/counterstrain approach, what should be performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Actively place the muscles in a position of greatest comfort. 
B)  Actively place the joint in neutral. 
C)  Actively place the muscles in a position of discomfort. 
D)  Passively place the muscles in a position of greatest comfort. 
E)  Passively place the muscles in a position of discomfort. 
A)  Actively place the muscles in a position of greatest comfort. 
B)  Actively place the joint in neutral. 
C)  Actively place the muscles in a position of discomfort. 
D)  Passively place the muscles in a position of greatest comfort. 
E)  Passively place the muscles in a position of discomfort.

Question 18

Which major component of a rehabilitation program is shown in the photo?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reestablishing neuromuscular control 
B)  Establishing/enhancing core stability 
C)  Restoring muscular strength, endurance, and power 
D)  Restoring range of motion 
E)  Regaining postural stability and balance
F) Maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness
G) Incorporating functional progression 
A)  Reestablishing neuromuscular control 
B)  Establishing/enhancing core stability 
C)  Restoring muscular strength, endurance, and power 
D)  Restoring range of motion 
E)  Regaining postural stability and balance
F) Maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness
G) Incorporating functional progression

Question 19

Which of the following grades of motion takes a patient past the point of limitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grade 1 
B)  Grade 2 
C)  Grade 3 
D)  Grade 4 
E)  Grade 5 
A)  Grade 1 
B)  Grade 2 
C)  Grade 3 
D)  Grade 4 
E)  Grade 5

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true in the context of improving the range of motion of injured athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mobilization techniques should be used whenever there are tight articular structures. 
B)  Rehabilitation programs should always focus more on passive physiological movements than accessory motions. 
C)  Accessory movements are voluntary, and physiological movements normally accompany them. 
D)  Accessory component motions need to be restricted for normal physiological cardinal plane movements to occur. 
E)  Restricted physiological movement is corrected through joint mobilization. 
A)  Mobilization techniques should be used whenever there are tight articular structures. 
B)  Rehabilitation programs should always focus more on passive physiological movements than accessory motions. 
C)  Accessory movements are voluntary, and physiological movements normally accompany them. 
D)  Accessory component motions need to be restricted for normal physiological cardinal plane movements to occur. 
E)  Restricted physiological movement is corrected through joint mobilization.

Exam 16: Using Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation

Which of the following statement from a patient's progress note would disqualify a patient to be released to full activity?

Which of the following scenarios would be a contraindication for an athletic trainer to perform a mobilization technique?

Which of the following statements is true of the role of athletic trainers in the rehabilitation of athletes?

Which of the components of the rehabilitation program involves isokinetic exercises?

In order to progress in rehabilitation, what first aid management must be implemented?

What would be an inappropriate component when designing a rehabilitation program?

When does the process of rehabilitation begin with an injury?

What measure can the athletic trainer provide to ensure the patient's adherence to the rehabilitation program?

Which of the following statements is true of Golgi tendon organs?

When designing rehabilitation programs, what should an athletic trainer do in order for the program to be effective?

What is another term for myofascial release?

Which major component of a rehabilitation program is shown in the photo?

Which of the following statements is true of the negative effects of injury immobilization and sudden physical inactivity?

Who coined the five grades of motion used for joint mobilization?

If persistent pain made strengthening and flexibility exercises difficult for the patient, what could the athletic trainer introduce to help control pain?

Which of the components of the rehabilitation program involves a series of activities that increase in demand and skill?

In order to utilize the strain/counterstrain approach, what should be performed?

Which major component of a rehabilitation program is shown in the photo?

Which of the following grades of motion takes a patient past the point of limitation?

Which of the following statements is true in the context of improving the range of motion of injured athletes?

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