Question 1

Paralysis of one side of the body resulting from a stroke, accident, or other condition is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemiplegia 
B) Paraplegia 
C) Semiplegia 
D) Quadriplegia 
A) Hemiplegia 
B) Paraplegia 
C) Semiplegia 
D) Quadriplegia A

Question 2

Which of the following is true when starting any heat or cold modality treatments?

Accepted Answer

A) Infants and the elderly are particularly susceptible to burns. 
B) Patients should lie on heating pads to be most effective. 
C) Both a and b are true. 
D) Cover device with a cloth before applying. 
E) Both a and d are true. 
A) Infants and the elderly are particularly susceptible to burns. 
B) Patients should lie on heating pads to be most effective. 
C) Both a and b are true. 
D) Cover device with a cloth before applying. 
E) Both a and d are true. E

Question 3

Which of the following is an essential part of good posture?

Accepted Answer

A) Shoulders level 
B) Pelvis straight 
C) Chin and chest up 
D) Feet slightly averted 
E) Weight even on legs with knees straight 
A) Shoulders level 
B) Pelvis straight 
C) Chin and chest up 
D) Feet slightly averted 
E) Weight even on legs with knees straight C

Question 4

The instrument used to measure joint motion is called?

Accepted Answer

A) ROM 
B) Goniometry 
C) Goniometer 
D) Jointmeter 
A) ROM 
B) Goniometry 
C) Goniometer 
D) Jointmeter

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a concern for safety when assisting patients to ambulate?

Accepted Answer

A) Make sure the patient is ready to walk. 
B) Use a gait belt. 
C) Patient should be wearing supportive, flat, rubber-soled shoes. 
D) Ambulate for a minimum of 30 minutes. 
E) Never hurry a patient. 
A) Make sure the patient is ready to walk. 
B) Use a gait belt. 
C) Patient should be wearing supportive, flat, rubber-soled shoes. 
D) Ambulate for a minimum of 30 minutes. 
E) Never hurry a patient.

Question 6

Which of the following gaits is used when the patient starts with crutches at his side, then moves crutches forward, and then swings both feet together up to the crutches?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes.

-aquamatic K-pad

Accepted Answer

A)  heat 
B)  cold 
A)  heat 
B)  cold

Question 8

Which of the following is the major advantage of using crutches over other assistive devices?

Accepted Answer

A) Requires less coordination 
B) Provides more mobility and flexibility 
C) Used equally by persons of any age 
D) Adaptable to stairs or level areas 
E) Frequently requested by patients 
A) Requires less coordination 
B) Provides more mobility and flexibility 
C) Used equally by persons of any age 
D) Adaptable to stairs or level areas 
E) Frequently requested by patients

Question 9

When Mrs.Lane returns the next week, she is almost pain free and much more mobile.The physician wants you to replace the device she is using with one that provides minimal support.Which of the following devices would be ordered for her?

Accepted Answer

A) Wheelchair 
B) Walker 
C) Crutches 
D) Cane 
A) Wheelchair 
B) Walker 
C) Crutches 
D) Cane

Question 10

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes.

-cryotherapy

Accepted Answer

A)  heat 
B)  cold 
A)  heat 
B)  cold

Question 11

When instructing patients in the use of axillary crutches, which of the following is most important?

Accepted Answer

A) Know all the crutch gaits. 
B) Use the armpits for half the weight. 
C) Wear platform, nonskid shoes. 
D) Put all weight on hands. 
A) Know all the crutch gaits. 
B) Use the armpits for half the weight. 
C) Wear platform, nonskid shoes. 
D) Put all weight on hands.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT included in the medical assistant's role with rehabilitation modalities in the ambulatory care setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Providing understanding and encouragement 
B) Acknowledging frustrations at loss of function and challenges 
C) Prescribing types of therapies 
D) Respecting dignity 
E) Encouraging good body mechanics 
A) Providing understanding and encouragement 
B) Acknowledging frustrations at loss of function and challenges 
C) Prescribing types of therapies 
D) Respecting dignity 
E) Encouraging good body mechanics

Question 13

If you are soaking or immersing patients in water, the water temperature must NOT be greater than which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) 50°F 
B) 75°F 
C) 111°F 
D) 110°F 
E) None of the above 
A) 50°F 
B) 75°F 
C) 111°F 
D) 110°F 
E) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following refers to moving a body part outward?

Accepted Answer

A) Circumduction 
B) Eversion 
C) Inversion 
D) Abduction 
A) Circumduction 
B) Eversion 
C) Inversion 
D) Abduction

Question 15

Which of the following is an appropriate step when transferring a patient from the wheelchair to the examination table?

Accepted Answer

A) Place the wheelchair next to the examination table. 
B) Place the gait belt snugly around the assistant's waist. 
C) Place the patient's feet flat on the floor. 
D) Have the patient sit on the edge of the wheelchair. 
E) All the above. 
A) Place the wheelchair next to the examination table. 
B) Place the gait belt snugly around the assistant's waist. 
C) Place the patient's feet flat on the floor. 
D) Have the patient sit on the edge of the wheelchair. 
E) All the above.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action when lifting or moving patients?

Accepted Answer

A) Get as close as possible to the object or person. 
B) Keep feet apart and one slightly in front of the other. 
C) Keep back straight to transfer workload. 
D) Use back muscles when lifting patient. 
E) Bend from hips. 
A) Get as close as possible to the object or person. 
B) Keep feet apart and one slightly in front of the other. 
C) Keep back straight to transfer workload. 
D) Use back muscles when lifting patient. 
E) Bend from hips.

Question 17

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes.

-ultrasound

Accepted Answer

A)  heat 
B)  cold 
A)  heat 
B)  cold

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT the most appropriate when using a cane?

Accepted Answer

A) Place the cane handle at the level of the patient's hip joint. 
B) Place the cane to the side of the foot of the strong leg. 
C) Have the patient move the strong leg forward while transferring the weight to the cane. 
D) Patient should flex elbow 20 to 30 degrees. 
A) Place the cane handle at the level of the patient's hip joint. 
B) Place the cane to the side of the foot of the strong leg. 
C) Have the patient move the strong leg forward while transferring the weight to the cane. 
D) Patient should flex elbow 20 to 30 degrees.

Question 19

Match the joint movement with its correct description.

-turning a body part on its axis

Accepted Answer

A)  circumduction 
B)  dorsiflexion 
C)  pronation 
D)  rotation 
E)  supination 
A)  circumduction 
B)  dorsiflexion 
C)  pronation 
D)  rotation 
E)  supination

Question 20

Which of the following best describes normal daily self-care such as brushing teeth, getting dressed, and eating?

Accepted Answer

A) Occupational therapies 
B) Activities of daily living 
C) Normal range of motion 
D) Rehabilitation medicine 
A) Occupational therapies 
B) Activities of daily living 
C) Normal range of motion 
D) Rehabilitation medicine

Exam 32: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities

Paralysis of one side of the body resulting from a stroke, accident, or other condition is known as what?

Which of the following is true when starting any heat or cold modality treatments?

Which of the following is an essential part of good posture?

The instrument used to measure joint motion is called?

Which of the following is NOT a concern for safety when assisting patients to ambulate?

Which of the following gaits is used when the patient starts with crutches at his side, then moves crutches forward, and then swings both feet together up to the crutches?

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes. -aquamatic K-pad

Which of the following is the major advantage of using crutches over other assistive devices?

When Mrs.Lane returns the next week, she is almost pain free and much more mobile.The physician wants you to replace the device she is using with one that provides minimal support.Which of the following devices would be ordered for her?

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes. -cryotherapy

When instructing patients in the use of axillary crutches, which of the following is most important?

Which of the following is NOT included in the medical assistant's role with rehabilitation modalities in the ambulatory care setting?

If you are soaking or immersing patients in water, the water temperature must NOT be greater than which of the following?

Which of the following refers to moving a body part outward?

Which of the following is an appropriate step when transferring a patient from the wheelchair to the examination table?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action when lifting or moving patients?

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes. -ultrasound

Which of the following is NOT the most appropriate when using a cane?

Match the joint movement with its correct description. -turning a body part on its axis

Which of the following best describes normal daily self-care such as brushing teeth, getting dressed, and eating?

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