WorksheetsPTAP 1320 Exam 3 review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A patient is recovering from a lateral ankle sprain. Which movement pattern should be most restricted in the acute phase to avoid stressing the injured ligaments?
Dorsiflexion and eversion
Inversion and plantar flexion
Dorsiflexion and inversion
Plantar flexion only
Stretching the ankle into dorsiflexion places the greatest strain on which injured structure?
Tibialis posterior tendon
Achilles tendon
Peroneal tendons
Deltoid ligament
Which intervention would best address chronic plantar fasciitis symptoms?
Strengthening peroneals to promote pronation
Using orthotics with arch support
Sleeping in a plantarflexion splint
Stretching the quadriceps
Strengthening which muscle groups is most beneficial for decreasing patellofemoral joint stress?
Hip abductors and external rotators
Quadriceps and adductors
Hamstrings and gastrocnemius
Vastus medialis only
After an arthroscopic meniscectomy, the physician most likely permits early:
Running on soft surfaces
Weight bearing
Closed-chain squats beyond 90°
Hamstring curls with light resistance
Which exercise should be avoided in the initial rehabilitation after meniscus repair?
Short-arc quads in sitting
Hamstring curls to 45°
Full-range resisted knee extension
Hip abduction in standing
Which motion combination is most likely to cause posterior hip dislocation following a posterolateral THA?
Adduction, internal rotation, and flexion > 90°
Abduction, external rotation, and flexion < 90°
Extension with adduction
Flexion with abduction and ER
Which assistive device is typically provided to help a THA patient follow hip precautions?
Sock aid
Sliding board
Reacher
Ankle-foot orthosis
During the first postoperative week following hip ORIF, which intervention has the highest priority?
Resisted hip flexion
Stretching to restore full range
Gait and transfer training
Balance on the involved leg
A patient complains of groin and anterior thigh pain that worsens with weight bearing. This is most consistent with:
Trochanteric bursitis
Acetabular arthritis
Piriformis syndrome
IT band friction
A lateral blow to the knee producing a valgus force most likely injures which structure?
LCL
MCL
ACL
PCL
What is the greatest immediate risk following total knee arthroplasty?
Wound infection
Deep vein thrombosis leading to pulmonary embolism
Joint stiffness
Quadriceps inhibition
Which exercise phase produces the least stress on the ACL in closed-chain activities?
0–30° flexion
30–60° flexion
60–90° flexion
Full extension
A patient eight days post–Achilles tendon repair should most appropriately perform:
Passive dorsiflexion stretch to neutral
Active plantarflexion and dorsiflexion through full range
Gentle AROM in limited range
Resistance training for plantarflexors
Which mechanism best describes a typical PCL injury?
Direct blow to anterior tibia while knee is flexed
Direct blow to posterior tibia in extension
Twisting injury with valgus stress
Sudden deceleration while cutting
A patient presents with a positive Lachman and Pivot Shift test. Which structure is involved?
PCL
MCL
ACL
Meniscus
Which strategy is most appropriate for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis during exercise?
Continue despite pain to improve tolerance
Perform isometric contractions to minimize joint stress
Use high-intensity resistance to preserve bone density
Stretch vigorously to prevent contractures
The “slow-reversal-hold” PNF technique primarily improves:
Strength throughout the motion
Stretch tolerance
Coordination only
Relaxation of antagonist muscles
Which best explains the purpose of rhythmic initiation in PNF training?
Teaching movement through passive to active patterns
Providing maximal resistance throughout range
Maintaining PROM during unresponsive states
Increasing strength at end-range
For a patient with severe knee osteoarthritis, which intervention is most beneficial?
Pool-based range of motion exercises
Deep squats to enhance cartilage nourishment
Walking lunges for strength
Weighted step-downs
