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path1013a

Total questions: 131

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the function of Dystrophin?
a)
Mars
b)
Mars
c)
Converts glycogen to fuel for muscles
d)
Earth
e)
Venus
2.

What happens to cells in the body when are problems with dystrophin production?

a)

Muscle cells become extremely excitable

b)

Nothing

c)

The body can't go through action potentials

d)

Muscle Cells atrophy and die

e)

Muscle cells stay in a complete contraction.

3.

Most common forms of Muscular Dystrophy are linked to this Chromosome.

a)

Y chromosome

b)

3rd Chromosome

c)

Fusion of two chromosomes

d)

12th Chromosome

e)

X Chromsome

4.

Pick all symptoms associated with Muscular Dystrophy.

a)

Possible mental disability

b)

Progressive

c)

Flacid muscles

d)

Tight tendons requiring surgery

e)

Weakness

5.

How can surgery assist in treating Muscular Dystrophy?

a)

Release tight tendons

b)

Fix curvatures in the spine

c)

Help correct issues in the brain leading to spasticity

d)

Keeps muscle functioning

6.

Pick the true statement about Muscular Dystrophy.

a)

Massage is unlikely to provide relief.

b)

It's more common in women than men

c)

It's progressive

d)

Symptoms can be completely managed with medication

7.

Which treatment can be included during a massage to help slow the progression of Muscular Dystrophy?

a)

Frictions

b)

MLD

c)

Passive stretching

d)

None

8.

What is the best description of a spasm?

a)

Involuntary contraction of all muscle

b)

Voluntary contraction of skeletal

c)

Voluntary contraction of all muscle

d)

Involuntary contraction of skeletal muscle

9.

Which deficiency is associated with spasms?

a)

Calcium

b)

Potassium

c)

Magnesium

d)

Vitamin K

e)

Vitamin C

10.

Which is NOT a factor in exercise-associated muscle cramping?

a)

Dehydration

b)

Hypothermia

c)

Overstimulation of nerves

d)

Electrolyte Imalance

11.
What is the purpose of Muscle Splinting?
a)
Mars
b)
Mars
c)
Converts glycogen to fuel for muscles
d)
Earth
e)
Venus
12.

Which treatment is NOT appropriate for spasms?

a)

Botox

b)

Ice

c)

Aggressive frictions

d)

Medications for muscle tone

e)

Massage

13.
Pick the correct statement about massage for long-standing splinting.
a)
Mars
b)
Mars
c)
Converts glycogen to fuel for muscles
d)
Earth
e)
Venus
14.

"A self-perpetuating lack of oxygen leading to pain-spasm cycle"best describes...

a)

Spasm

b)

Cramps

c)

Splinting

d)

Pain Spasm Cycle

e)

Fasciculations

15.

These are small, usually painless twitches in muscles.

a)

Fasciculations

b)

Stitches

c)

Spasms

d)

Twitches

16.

This descibes an injury to muscle fibers, occasionally including tearing and scar tissue.

a)

Tendinopathy

b)

Spasm

c)

Strain

d)

Sprain

17.

Pick the statement that is incorrect about scar tissue from a strain.

a)

Impairs contractility

b)

Can limit range of motion

c)

Increases the likelyhood of reijury

d)

Found in all tissue in an injured muscle

18.

_____ causes mild-intense local pain, pain with PRROM or passive stretching usually without palpable heat or swelling.

a)

Bursitis

b)

Strains

c)

Sprains

d)

Tendinitis

e)

Folliculitis

19.

What is PRICE?

a)

Protect Rest ice Compression Elevation

b)

Pressure Rest Ice Cobination Eatalotoffood

20.

Intervention is typically best in this stage of healing.

a)

Subacute

b)

Acute

c)

Post-Acute

d)

Chronic

21.

This type of medication is used in the early treatment of strains.

a)

Cortisone

b)

NSAIDS

c)

Ice

d)

botox

22.

When is the application of aggressive massage appopriate for the treatment of strains?

a)

Never

b)

All stages

c)

Chronic

d)

Subacute

23.

This is a cancer that originates in mature bone tissue.

a)

Lymphoma

b)

Myeloma

c)

Osteosarcoma

d)

Osteomyeloma

24.

Pick the correct statement about the etiology of osteosarcoma.

a)

Usually multiple tumors

b)

Doesn't metastasize

c)

Most common in elderly people

d)

Cancer cells replicate and become disorganize

25.

Osteosarcoma can occasionally give symptoms that are very similar too ____.

a)

Growing Pains

b)

Broken Bones

c)

Strains

d)

Flu

26.

Why is the diagnosis of osteosarcoma occasionally difficult to catch early on?

a)

Asymptomatic

b)

Unreliable testing

c)

It's too aggressive to catch early

d)

It looks like many other conditions

27.

This is the best description of the onset of pain with osteosarcoma.

a)

Pain improves with activity

b)

Pain with activity earlier on, At rest later

c)

Pain is never an issue

d)

don't pick this option sorry i was rushing and i'm trying to get some questions done pls don't hate me

28.

What is the purpose of surgery for osteosarcoma?

a)

Remove growth

b)

There is no purpose to surgery. It's usually not done.

c)

Support remaining tissue

d)

Deal with postural devations

29.

This type of cancer relapses without chemotherapy.

a)

Myotoma

b)

Myeloma

c)

Sarcoma

d)

Skin Cancer

30.

How should massage be modified for patients with osteosarcoma?

a)

Massage is contraindicated

b)

No modfications are required

c)

Be aware of extra muscle tightness

d)

Take care of bone stability

31.

This is an irritation and inflammation of the tibial tuberosity.

a)

Osgood-schlatter

b)

Quadriceps Trigger Point

c)

Patellar Bursitis

d)

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

32.

Which demographic sees Osgood-Schlatter most often?

a)

Sedentary Adults

b)

Athletic Adults

c)

Sedentary Adolescents

d)

Athletic Adolescents

e)

Elderly

33.

Pick the complication that is unlikely with Osgood-Schlatter.

a)

Bone Spurs

b)

Avulsion Fracture

c)

Fractured Femur

d)

Permanent Enlargement of tibial tuberosity

34.

What type of activity makes Osgood-Schlatter worse in the acute stage?

a)

Cardio

b)

Hamstrings Exercise

c)

Quadriceps Exercise

d)

Dorsiflexion

e)

All activity

35.

Treatment of Osgood-Schlatter is focused on... (2)

a)

Pain

b)

Range of Motion

c)

Limiting bone damage

d)

Strength

36.

What type of medication is used for Osgood-Schlatter?

a)

NSAIDS

b)

Narcotics

c)

Botox

d)

Muscle Relaxants

e)

Anticholinergic Drugs

37.

In non-acute cases of Osgood-Schlatter, massage should focus on this muscle group.

a)

Intrinsic Foot Muscles

b)

Hamstrings

c)

Calves

d)

Peroneals

e)

Quadriceps

38.

Describe the acute treatment of Osgood-Schlatter with massage.

a)

Frictions

b)

Lymphatic Work

c)

Pin and Stretch

d)

Trigger Point Therapy

e)

Fascial Work

39.

This condition involves bones becoming more porous.

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Osteoarthritis

c)

Osgood-Schlatter

d)

Osteosarcoma

e)

Chondromalacia

40.

What happens to bone mineral turnover with osteoporosis?

a)

Calcium is replaced faster than it's removed from bones

b)

Magnesium removes calcium from the bones

c)

Calcium is removed from bones faster than it's replaced

d)

Sodium levels in bone remain inconsistent

41.

Why are women more at risk for osteoporosis? (pick all that apply)

a)

Body Size

b)

Increased medications

c)

Hormone Levels

d)

Greater rates of diabetes

e)

Breast Feeding

42.

Pick the risk factor that is controllable.

a)

Ethnicity

b)

Age

c)

Medications

d)

Body Size

e)

Family History

43.

Which is NOT a consideration for osteoporosis?

a)

Calcium Absorption

b)

Vitamin C Levels

c)

Calcium Loss

d)

Bone Density Maintenance

44.

Pick the vitamin/substance that is not associated with calcium absorption.

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin A

45.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to calcium loss?

a)

Meat-based proteins

b)

Menopause

c)

Caffeine

d)

Massage

e)

Medications

46.

Which symptom is associated with early stages of osteoporosis?

a)

Pain

b)

Hyperkyphosis

c)

No symptoms

d)

Loss of height

e)

Fractures

47.

What is a common complication of late-stage osteopororis?

a)

Hip Fractures

b)

Bone Cancers

c)

Muscle Weakness

d)

Nervous System Disorders

48.

Pick the medication that is not associated with osteoporosis.

a)

NSAIDS

b)

Hormone Replacement Therapy

c)

Bisphosphonates

d)

RANK ligand inhibitors

e)

Vitamin and Mineral supplements

49.

This adverse effect is possible when massaging patients with osteoporosis.

a)

Worsening of the Condition

b)

Pressure Ulcers

c)

Inflammation

d)

Rib fractures

50.

These are overdeveloped spinal curves.

a)

Spondylitis

b)

Spondylolisthesis

c)

Postural Deviations

d)

Dysplasia

51.

This is an early-stage deviation involving soft tissue pulling the spine out of optimal alignment.

a)

Functional

b)

Structural

c)

Stage I

d)

Grade 2

52.

Pick the true statement about structural postural deviations.

a)

Always related to underlying disease

b)

Typically treatable with manual therapies alone

c)

Bones and joints change shape to adapt

d)

Soft tissues pull spine out of optimal alignment

53.

This refers to an overdeveloped thoracic curve

a)

Scoliosis

b)

Hyperlordosis

c)

Hyperkyphosis

d)

Rotoscoliosis

54.

This overdeveloped lumbar curve responds well to manual therapy.

a)

Scoliosis

b)

Hyperlordosis

c)

Hyperkyphosis

d)

Rotoscoliosis

55.

This is a lateral devation of the spine, occasionally affecting rib cage movement.

a)

Scoliosis

b)

Dysplasia

c)

Hypolordosis

d)

Spondylosis

56.

Other than NSAIDs for pain, what type of medication is usually used for mild postural deviations?

a)

Bisphosphinates

b)

HgH

c)

None

d)

Narcotics

e)

Muscle Relaxants

57.

This condition leading to hyperkyphosis may have implications for massage.

a)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Metabolic Syndrome

d)

Dislocations

58.

This is another name for Adhesive Capsulitis.

a)

Osteoarthritis

b)

Runner's Knee

c)

Hip Dysplasia

d)

Frozen Shoulder

59.

There is often overlap between Adhesive Capsulitis and this condition.

a)

Fractures

b)

Fibromyalgia

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Shoulder Dislocation

e)

Metabolic Syndrome

60.

What is the cause of Adhesive Capsulitis?

a)

Idiopathic

b)

Connective Tissue Disorders

c)

Muscle tightness

d)

Bursitis

61.

What best describes the "Freezing" stage?

a)

Severe progressive pain at night

b)

Shouler Instability

c)

Stable shoulder, limited range of motion, painless

d)

Reversal of restrictions

62.

Pick the best description of the "Frozen" Stage.

a)

Severe progressive pain at night

b)

Shoulder instability

c)

Stable joint, limited range of motion, but not painful

d)

Normal ROM and function

63.

What is the thawing stage?

a)

Stable shoulder, limited range of motion

b)

Function returns to normal

c)

Severe pain returns

64.

Which statement best describes the treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis?

a)

Muscle Relaxants

b)

Massage to the Subscapularis

c)

No single treatment shortens cycle

d)

Electrical Stimulation to innervating nerves

65.

Other than analgesics, which medication is occasionally used for Adhesive Capsulitis?

a)

None

b)

Narcotics

c)

Sodium Channel Blockers

d)

Corticosteroid Injections

66.

What direction in relation to the knee does a baker cyst protrude?

a)

Anterior

b)

Lateral

c)

Medial

d)

Posterior

67.

When a baker cyst occurs in an adult, what is usually the cause?

a)

Other Joint Problems

b)

Medications

c)

Kidney Problems

68.

Which action will illicit pain with a baker cyst?

a)

Extension of knee

b)

Flexion of knee

c)

Weight bearing

d)

Lateral gliding of patella

69.

This is a possible complication of a baker cyst.

a)

Patellar Arthritis

b)

Permanent enlargement of gastrocs attachment

c)

DVT

d)

Hamstrings Contracture

70.

Pick all treatments for baker cysts.

a)

Ice

b)

NSAIDS

c)

Surgery

d)

Cortisone Injection

e)

Physiotherapy

71.

Pick the true statement about the implications of baker cysts on massage.

a)

No risk of thrombosis

b)

Responds well to Lymphatic Drainage

c)

Absolute Contrindication

d)

Local Contraindication

72.

Gout is an inflammatory arthritis involving ___ crystals within joints.

a)

Uric Acid

b)

Carboxylic Acid

c)

Calcium Deposits

d)

Bisphosphinates

e)

Carbonate

73.

What is hyperuricemia associated with?

a)

Baker Cysts

b)

Gout

c)

Osteoporosis

74.

This is the most common site affected by gout.

a)

Heel

b)

Middle Toe

c)

Knee

d)

Medial big toe

e)

Skin on the top of the foot

75.

Which of the following is NOT associated with later stage gout?

a)

Tophi

b)

Erosion of bones

c)

Gangrene

d)

Destruction of Joint

76.

Which of the following is not associated with a gouty attack?

a)

Heat at affected site

b)

Shiny skin

c)

Systemic Infection

d)

Fever

77.

There is a close link between gout and ____ disease.

a)

Liver

b)

Kidney

c)

Thyroid

d)

Adrenal

e)

Lymphatic

78.

Why is gout a local contraindication at a minimum?

a)

Massage can cause destruction of the joint

b)

Massage is unlikely to help

c)

It isn't a local contrindication

d)

Massage will spread the gouty attack

79.

This describes any situation where articulating bones aren't in optimal contact.

a)

Dislocation

b)

Joint Disruption

c)

Joint Dysfunction

d)

Disjunction

80.

This is NOT a type of joint disruption.

a)

Dislocation

b)

Disjunction

c)

Subluxation

d)

Dysplasia

81.

This is a type of joint disruption that is not a full dislocation.

a)

Dislocation

b)

Subluxation

c)

Disjunction

d)

Dysplasia

82.

Which of the following joints is commonly dislocated?

a)

Sternoclavicular

b)

Calcaneotalar

c)

Glenohumeral

d)

Intervertebral

83.

This is an abnormal connection between joints due to congenital anomaly.

a)

Malformation

b)

Dislocation

c)

Subluxation

d)

Dysplasia

84.

Acute Trauma, swelling and damage to other structures is obvious with _____.

a)

Dislocation

b)

Subluxation

c)

Kyphosis

d)

Dysplasia

85.

History of dislocations leads to an increased risk of _____.

a)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Frozen Shoulder

d)

Osteoarthritis

e)

Osteomalacia

86.

Treatment for joint disruptions can include _____. (Check all that apply)

a)

Reduce Disruption

b)

Surgery

c)

Gene Therapies

d)

Physiotherapy

e)

Bracing / Splints

87.

What type of massage is indicated with acute joint disruptions?

a)

Lymphatic Only

b)

Pettrissage

c)

Any non-local massage

d)

Trigger Point Therapy

88.

This is another name for joint replacement surgery

a)

Arthroscopy

b)

Arthrogenesis

c)

Arthroplasty

d)

Arthrocopy

e)

Arthrokinesis

89.

This is the most common reason for Joint replacement surgery.

a)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

b)

Acute Trauma

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Osteoarthritis

e)

Avascular Necrosis

90.

What is the typical life span for a replaced joint?

a)

400,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years

b)

30+ Years

c)

20-25 years

d)

5 years

e)

10-15 years

91.

Which symptoms are the most likely after a joint replacement surgery has healed?

a)

Pain, Muscle Weakness

b)

Scar tissue, dereased ROM

c)

Clicking, Inflammation

d)

Instability

92.

Why would activities need to be modified after a joint replacement has healed?

a)

Pushing limits can lead to loss of range of motion

b)

Pushing limits can lead to failure of the joint

c)

Increased Risk of DVT

d)

Decreased Cellular Activity

93.

How long is the typical hospital stay-post joint replacement surgery?

a)

3-5 days

b)

1-2 weeks

c)

1-2 days

d)

3-5 weeks

94.

Other than pain, medications may be required to prevent these complications post joint-replacement. (2)

a)

No others are required

b)

Anticoagulants

c)

Antibiotics

d)

Antihypertensives

e)

Muscle Relaxants

95.

Which bacteria is associated with Lyme Disease?

a)

H. Pylori

b)

B. Burgdorferi

c)

Streptococcus Aureus

d)

Staphylococcus B.

e)

Acidophillus

96.

This type of bug is a carrier for lyme disease.

a)

Mosquito

b)

Spider

c)

Tick

d)

Ant

e)

Bee

97.

Ticks pick up bacteria from this animal host for lyme disease.

a)

Coyote

b)

Wolf

c)

Moose

d)

Deer

e)

Mouse

98.

Symptoms in the first stage of lyme disease can look like this type of illness.

a)

Food Poisoning

b)

Flu

c)

C. Diff

d)

Measles

e)

Mad Cow Disease

99.

How long does it take for lyme disease symptoms to show up after a tick bite?

a)

Within 24 hours

b)

7-30 days

c)

2-3 months

d)

Any time after initial infection

100.

Which syptom is NOT associated with a 2nd stage Lyme Disease?

a)

Headaches

b)

Shooting Pain

c)

Cardiovascular Symptoms

d)

Debilitating Fatigue

e)

Tremor

101.

Why is Lyme Disease considered a musculoskeletal condition?

a)

Unlike other infections, early symptoms don't include fever

b)

Can lead to chronic muscle and joint pain

c)

It was originally thought to be an inflammatory arthritis

d)

Can lead to destruction of joints

102.

This type of medication is used for Lyme Disease.

a)

NSAIDS

b)

Muscle relaxants

c)

Narcotics

d)

Antibiotics

e)

Hormone Replacement Therapy

103.

____ contraindicates massaging patients with lyme disease.

a)

Acute Inflammation

b)

Muscle Pain

c)

Fatigue

d)

Brain Fog

104.

This type of arthritis involves synovial joints losing healthy cartilage.

a)

Lyme Disease

b)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

c)

Infectious Arthritis

d)

Ankylosing Spondylitis

e)

Osteoarthritis

105.
What is cartilage constructed from?
a)
Mars
b)
Mars
c)
Converts glycogen to fuel for muscles
d)
Earth
e)
Venus
106.

_____ decreases chondrocyte activity.

a)

Inflammation

b)

Calcium

c)

Testosterone

d)

Sodium

107.

Which risk factor for osteoarthritis is controllable?

a)

Age

b)

Body Weight

c)

Lax Ligaments

d)

Previous Surgery

108.

Pain and stiffness at joints, crepitus and flare ups during weather changes describe this condition.

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Osteoarthritis

c)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

d)

Ankylosing Spondylitis

109.

What are the goals of treatment for osteoarthritis? (3)

a)

Reduce Pain

b)

Limit Damage to Joints

c)

Strengthen Muscles

d)

Reduce Inflammation

110.

This rare symptom of osteoarthritis contraindicates massage.

a)

Pain

b)

Acute Inflammation

c)

DVT

d)

Systemic Infection

e)

Kidney Failure

111.

Which condition includes an irritation of the patellar cartilage?

a)

Baker Cyst

b)

Patellofemoral Syndrome

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Tenosynovitis

112.

Long-term irritation of the patellar cartilage leads to an increased risk of _____.

a)

Osteoarthritis

b)

Bursitis

c)

Tenosynovitis

d)

Tendinitis

e)

Runner's Knee

113.

Pain and crepitus with patellofemoral syndrome typically affect this area of the knee.

a)

Anterior-Lateral

b)

Anterior-Medial

c)

Medial

d)

Posterior

e)

Posterior-Medial

114.

Which of the following is NOT used as a treatment for patellofemoral syndrome.

a)

Bracing/Taping

b)

Ice

c)

Cortisone Injections

d)

Orthotics

e)

Surgery

115.

This medicaiton is used in the treatment of patellofemoral syndrome.

a)

NSAIDs

b)

ACE Inhibitors

c)

Hormone Therapies

d)

Gabapentin

e)

Nerve Blockers

116.

Patellofemoral syndrome can occasionally look like this condition.

a)

Dysplasia

b)

Osteomalacia

c)

Baker Cyst

d)

Tendinosis

e)

Dislocation

117.

_____ is another name fr patellofemoral syndrome. (Pick all that apply)

a)

Jumper's Knee

b)

Chondromalacia

c)

Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome

d)

Overutilization Syndrome

e)

Moviegoer's knee

118.

What type of contraindication is patellofemoral syndrome?

a)

General Contraindication

b)

Absolute Contraindication

c)

Local Contrindication

d)

Not a contraindication

119.

This condition of the spine involves an anterior slipping of a vertebral body in the Lumbar Spine.

a)

Dislocation

b)

Spondylitis

c)

Spondylolisthesis

d)

Ankylosing Spondylitis

120.

People are born with this type of spondylolisthesis.

a)

Structural

b)

Functional

c)

Degenerative

d)

Congenital

121.

This type of spondylolisthesis occurs with arthritis and thinning of IV discs.

a)

Functional

b)

Structural

c)

Congenital

d)

Degenerative

122.

Damage or weakness in this part of a vertabra can lead to spondylolisthesis.

a)

Transverse Process

b)

Spinus Process

c)

Pars inerarticularis

d)

Vertebral Body

e)

Intervertebral disc

123.

Symptoms of spondylolisthesis can look like these conditions. (2)

a)

Peripheral Artery Disease

b)

Varicose Veins

c)

Peripheral Neuropathy

d)

Fractured Tibia

124.

Massage is contraindicated with these spondylolisthesis symptoms.

a)

Acute pain and inflammation

b)

DVT

c)

Diagnosed numbness

d)

Piriformis Syndrome

125.

Exercise in this muscle group is thought to alleviate symptoms of spondylolisthesis.

a)

Quadriceps

b)

Abdominal Muscles

c)

Erectors

d)

Adductors

126.
This type of medication is used for spondylolisthesis.
a)
Mars
b)
Mars
c)
Converts glycogen to fuel for muscles
d)
Earth
e)
Venus
127.

This is a degenerative arthritis affecting the spine.

a)

Narcotics

b)

Cortisone Injections

c)

SERMs

d)

NSAIDs

e)

Synthethic Thyroid Hormones

128.

Spondylosis leads to _____ of vertical ligaments of the spine.

a)

Ossification

b)

Degradation

c)

Softening ie) chondromalacia

d)

Trauma

129.

Which of the following best describes the symptoms of spondylosis? (2)

a)

Silent

b)

Unpredictable pain

c)

Myelopathy Symptoms eg. Lost balance

d)

Rib Pain

130.

Complications of spondylosis typically occur due to...

a)

Loss of Compliance of the vertebral artery

b)

Compression in the spine

c)

Weakness of Spinal Muscles

d)

Postural Deviations

131.

Which medication isn't used for spondylosis?

a)

NSAIDS

b)

Injected steroidal anti-inflammatories

c)

Anti-clotting medication

d)

Narcotics

e)

Antiseizure Medication