Deck 32: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities

Question 1

The instrument used to measure joint motion is called?

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

Answer 1

Goniometer

Question 2

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

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.

Answer 2

Ambulate for a minimum of 30 minutes. 

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

Use back muscles when lifting patient. 

Question 4

Which of the following gaits is used when both crutches and the weak leg are advanced at the same time?

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

Question 5

For what type of patient is the platform crutch used?

A)Cannot bear weight on hands
B)Has excessive arm strength  
C)Needs them short term
D)Adaptability to stairs is not needed  
E)Patients who request them

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?

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

Question 7

Which of the following involves the process of recording muscle activities on a graph to determine how well muscles contract?

A)Electromyography
B)Electroencephalography  
C)Muscle testing
D)Range-of-motion testing

Question 8

Which of the following refers to straightening a body part?

A)Dorsiflexion
B)Extension  
C)Supination
D)Adduction

Question 9

Which of the following best describes when the forearm or Canadian crutches are generally used?

A)For patients who require less coordination  
B)For patients who have limited strength  
C)For patients who need them long term  
D)When adaptability to stairs is needed  
E)When patients request them

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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 14

Which of the following is NOT an advantage to using a walker?

A)Lightweight
B)Can be adjusted for height  
C)Can be used on uneven ground
D)Can be fitted for wheels to push  
E)Provides ambulation with confidence

Question 15

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

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 16

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

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 17

Which of the following patients would be prescribed a wheelchair?

A)Has any disability
B)Cannot ambulate  
C)Has limited motion
D)Is partially paralyzed

Question 18

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

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 19

Which of the following best defines the use of activities to help restore independent functioning after an injury or illness?

A)Occupational therapy
B)Physical therapy  
C)Physiotherapy
D)Sports medicine

Question 20

When measuring for axillary crutches, what is the elbow angle and the distance from of the top of the crutch to the armpit?

A)15 degrees and 2 inches below armpit
B)20 degrees and 1 inch below armpit  
C)20 degrees and 2 inches below armpit
D)30 degrees and 3 inches below armpit

Question 21

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes.

paraffin wax bath

A) heat
B) cold

Question 22

A method of using electric current to stimulate nerves is known as what?

A)ONES
B)TENS  
C)FOURS
D)FIVES

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a type of crutch prescribed for patients?

A)Axillary
B)Forearm  
C)Platform
D)Standard

Question 24

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes.

cryotherapy

A) heat
B) cold

Question 25

Which type of assistive device provides maximum assistance with balance and coordination, as well as stability and support, when the patient is standing or walking?

A)Walkers
B)Canes  
C)Quad canes
D)Crutches

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

Which of the following is most appropriate when transferring a patient?

A)Lift the patient by the arms or armpits. 
B)Use a gait belt around the patient's waist always. 
C)Have the patient put her arms around your neck or on your shoulders. 
D)Tell the patient not to try to help you.

Question 28

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

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 29

As Mrs.Lane falls forward, what should be your most appropriate action?

A)Grab her by her clothing. 
B)Widen your stance and guide her to the floor. 
C)Move your foot forward to stop the fall. 
D)Grab her around the waist and step forward. 
E)Call for help.

Question 30

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?

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

Question 31

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

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.

Question 32

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when a patient uses a wheelchair?

A)Make sure the brakes are locked when transferring the patient. 
B)Let the patient's feet dangle. 
C)Always go forward into and out of elevators. 
D)Stay to the center of corridors.

Question 33

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes.

chemical ice pack

A) heat
B) cold

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

Which of the following should be remembered when performing range-of-motion exercises on a patient?

A)Support the limb at the joint. 
B)Do each movement only one time. 
C)Position the patient in the supine position. 
D)Use quick movements. 
E)Have the patient go past the point of pain.

Question 36

Considering the information you have, what would be the best device for Mrs.Lane until she returns next week and is reevaluated?

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

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT true regarding ultrasound?

A)It is high-frequency acoustic vibration. 
B)It is effective for acute or chronic pain and injuries. 
C)It relaxes muscle spasms. 
D)It travels best through bone. 
E)It must be used carefully.

Question 38

Which of the following is your most appropriate action when you fit Mrs.Lane for the assistive device?

A)Have her elbow flexed at 15-20 degree angle when holding the device. 
B)Ensure the device fits 2-3 inches below her axilla. 
C)Mrs.Lane uses a gait belt. 
D)None of the above.

Question 39

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes.

aquamatic K-pad

A) heat
B) cold

Question 40

A physiological benefit from massage therapy is what?

A)Increased metabolism
B)Promotion of healing  
C)Improving circulation
D)All of the above

Question 41

Match the joint movement with its correct description.

movement of a body part in a circular motion

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

Question 42

Match the joint movement with its correct description.

moving the hand to put the palm up

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

Question 43

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes.

sitz bath

A) heat
B) cold

Question 44

Match the joint movement with its correct description.

turning a body part on its axis

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

Question 45

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes.

hydrocollator

A) heat
B) cold

Question 46

Match the joint movement with its correct description.

moving the hand so the palm is down

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

Question 47

Match the joint movement with its correct description.

moving the foot upward at the ankle joint

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

Question 48

Match the term with the therapeutic modalities it describes.

ultrasound

A) heat
B) cold