PT practice exam 2

A pt complains of frequent episodes of tingling on the medial aspect of the calf and ankle especially on forward flexion. On evaluation, the knee jerk is found to be weak along with weakness of tibialis anterior and extensor hallicus muscles and a limited straight leg raise with negative prone knee bend. A disc herniation at which of the following levels would cause these symptoms

L4-L5

L2-L3

L3-L4

L5-S1

A PT student is studying the effects and characteristics of ultrasound. Which of the following statements regarding therapeutic ultrasound is true?

a 40% duty cycle would have an off time of 4msec and an on time of 10msec

a 40% duty cycle would have an off time of 4msec and an on time of 6msec

a 40% duty cycle would have an off time of 10msec and an on time of 4msec

a 40% duty cycle would have an off time of 6msec and an on time of 4msec

A PT is assessing a pt with a sudden onset of dizziness two days ago. Upon performing the Roll Test, the pt had geotropic nystagmus, stronger on the right as compared to the left. Which of the following is the MOST APPROPRIATE intervention for this pt?

Semont maneuver for cupulolithiasis with side lying on the R

Bar-B-que roll for cupulolithiasis maneuver starting on the R

Bar-B-que roll maneuver for canalithiasis starting on the R

Semont maneuver for canalithiasis with sidelying on the L

You are treating a pt with a cerebellar infarct that is affecting the UE. The pt has trouble coordinating rapid, alternating movements of the UE. Finger to nose testing reveals minimal aberrations, and toe tapping is within functional limits. What BEST describes the aforementioned symptoms?

Asthenia

Dysdiadochokinesia

Dysmetria

Resting Tremor

A PT is reading the lab report of a pt admitted to the hospital. In which of the following scenarios would the pt be advised to NOT exercise?

Platelet count: 22,000/mm3; Hb: 9g/dL; WBC: 6000/mm3

Platelet count: 29,000/mm3; Hb 8g/dL; Hematocrit: 30%

Hematocrit: 25%; Platelet count: 20,000/mm3; WBC: 5200/mm3

Hb: 7g/dL; Hematocrit: 23%; WBC: 4800/mm3

A pediatric PT is evaluating a 2 month old child. The PT pulls the child from a supine to seated position using the child's forearms. The child extends the trunk in response to this stimuli. Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

The child has a normal moro reflex

The child has an abnormal traction reflex

The child has a normal traction reflex

The child has an abnormal moro reflex

A 22 year old pt complains of a gradual onset of thoracic and sacroiliac pain. Lumbar ROM is limited to 50%. Patient reports his stiffness is worse in the morning and gradually improves. He recently started a new job at Comcast and has been sitting for long periods of time. Which of the following would you MOST likely suspect?

Spinal tumor

Thoracic hypomobility

Pectoral muscle adaptive shortening

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be present in a pt with congestive heart failure

Weight gain

Orthopnea

Peripheral edema

Weight loss

The following EKG pictured above MOST LIKELY demonstrates which cardiac condition?

Atrial fibrillation

This is a normal EKG, there is no pathology present

Supraventricular tachycardia

Ventricular tachycardia

A pt with subluxation of the shoulder presents to the PT clinic. During evaluation, the therapist notices atrophy of the flexor surface of the upper arm along with weakness of elbow flexion with a supinated forearm. Which of the following findings will MOST LIKELY be associated with this finding?

Loss of 2-point discrimination on the posterior aspect of the forearm

Loss of 2-point discrimination on the lateral aspect of the upper arm

Loss of 2-point discrimination on the posterior aspect of the arm

Loss of 2-point discrimination on the lateral aspect of the forearm