Question 1

In PROM

Accepted Answer

A) The client moves the structure under their own effort 
B) The therapist moves the client's structure without the client's assistance 
C) The therapist is creates resistance to the client's movement while the client moves the structure under their own effort 
D) None of the above describe AROM

Question 2

What action would you move the client's ankle in if you were to test for a tight tibialis anterior?

Accepted Answer

A) Dorsiflexion 
B) Plantar flexion 
C) Eversion 
D) Inversion

Question 3

In AROM

Accepted Answer

A) The client moves the structure under their own effort 
B) The therapist moves the client's structure without the client's assistance 
C) The therapist is creating resistance to the client's movement, while the client moves the structure 
D) None of the above options describe AROM

Question 4

If there is inflammation present in the inguinal lymph nodes, which endangerment area are you assessing?

Accepted Answer

A) Cervical 
B) Femoral 
C) Popliteal 
D) Axillary

Question 5

Which kind of assessment/test is used to evaluate a client's posture?

Accepted Answer

A) Passive ROM 
B) Active ROM 
C) Health history intake 
D) Plumb line

Question 6

If a therapist wanted to check for tenderness at the origin of the hamstrings, they would palpate which bony landmark area?

Accepted Answer

A) Gluteal tuberosity 
B) Ischial tuberosity 
C) Posterior inferior iliac spine 
D) Linea aspera

Question 7

During the session the therapist comes across adhesions in the lower back. What would be the most effective type of massage treatment to reduce adhesions?

Accepted Answer

A) Tapping on the area 
B) Cross-fiber friction to the area 
C) Skin rolling the area 
D) Avoiding the area

Question 8

During your massage session you palpate soft tissue that remains pitted or indented when pressed. What condition are you palpating?

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation 
B) Impinged nerve 
C) Edema 
D) Hyperesthesia

Question 9

A client discloses that they have a painful bone spur in their foot. Which condition could cause bone spurs?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteoarthritis 
B) Migraine 
C) Thoracic outlet 
D) Bell's palsy

Question 10

What is the universal signal for a client that is choking?

Accepted Answer

A) Waving their arms 
B) Clutching their throat 
C) Signaling for water 
D) Screaming for help

Question 11

The vertebral artery would be found in which endangerment site?

Accepted Answer

A) Antecubital 
B) Axillary 
C) Anterior cervical triangle 
D) Posterior cervical triangle

Question 12

During a session you notice a rash on the client's back. What would be the correct form of action?

Accepted Answer

A) Use light Swedish massage over the area 
B) End the massage after letting the client know that they have a contagious skin infection 
C) Ask the client if they are aware of the rash and avoid the area 
D) Apply hot packs to the area

Question 13

What is the stage of inflammation in which fragile new tissue begins to form? This stage is also called the "remodeling" stage.

Accepted Answer

A) Acute 
B) Chronic 
C) Collagenous 
D) Sub-acute

Question 14

A hyper-irritable point which refers pain to other parts of the body is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) Stress point 
B) Latent point 
C) Acupressure point 
D) Trigger point

Question 15

Signs of an acute injury include swelling, pain, redness and:

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in range of motion (andgt;ROM) 
B) Decrease in range of motion (andlt;ROM) 
C) Loss or decrease in function (andlt;LOF) 
D) Both B and C

Question 16

On which bone would you palpate the origin of the pectoralis minor?

Accepted Answer

A) Clavicle 
B) Humerus 
C) Scapula 
D) Cervical

Question 17

If a client experiences a calf spasm during the session, what would be the best course of action for the therapist to follow?

Accepted Answer

A) End the session 
B) Give the client water 
C) Use either MET or PNF 
D) Bolster the area

Question 18

Which endangerment site has the borders of the trachea, sternocleidomastoid, and mandible?

Accepted Answer

A) Axillary 
B) Popliteal 
C) Posterior triangle of the neck 
D) Anterior triangle of the neck

Question 19

Swelling can be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation 
B) Edema 
C) Both A and B 
D) None of the above

Question 20

In RROM

Accepted Answer

A) The client moves the structure with their own effort 
B) The therapist moves the client's structure without the client's assistance 
C) The therapist is creating resistance to the client's movement while the client moves the structure under their own effort 
D) None of the above describe AROM

Exam 3: Assessment