Question 1

Spinal compression fractures are not associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Spinal compression fractures are typically caused by trauma or osteoporosis, and can also occur with prolonged steroid use. Infection is not typically associated with spinal compression fractures.

Question 2

When evaluating a patient with low-back pain,who also has experienced unexplained recent weight loss,night pain,and inability to obtain a comfortable position,the health care team should investigate for:

Accepted Answer

The combination of low-back pain with unexplained recent weight loss, night pain, and inability to obtain a comfortable position suggests the possibility of a spinal tumor or cancer. It is important to investigate for this possibility to ensure prompt and appropriate management. Other potential causes of back pain, such as muscle spasm, pulmonary embolism, or osteomyelitis, may be considered in the differential diagnosis but are less likely given the specific symptoms described.

Question 3

Which of the following is not true about vital signs?

Accepted Answer

This statement is not true; vital signs continue to be measured during an episode of care to monitor changes and the response to interventions.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is not true about asthma?

Accepted Answer

Asthma primarily inflames the bronchial airways, not blood vessels.

Question 5

A common problem,especially among elderly patients,to the pulmonary system that is an inflammation of lung tissue that creates excessive fluids resulting in difficulty breathing is:

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia is an inflammation of lung tissue that can cause excessive fluid buildup, making it difficult to breathe. This is a common problem, especially among elderly patients. Pulmonary embolism, lymphedema, and lung cancer are all different conditions that do not involve inflammation of lung tissue causing excessive fluids.

Question 6

An abnormal response to musculoskeletal trauma that involves the excessive collection of red and white blood cells and fibrin resulting in a partial or complete occlusion of a vessel is:

Accepted Answer

The described response is characteristic of venous thrombosis, where a blood clot forms in a vein and partially or completely blocks blood flow. Inflammation, tumor, and tachycardia are not specific to this scenario.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a minimum skill for a PTA?

Accepted Answer

Developing the POC is actually a required skill for a PTA, as they are responsible for implementing it under the direction of the PT. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Choices A, B, and D are all skills that a PTA should possess.

Question 8

The signs and symptoms of redness,edema,pain,and increased skin temperature may indicate:

Accepted Answer

Redness, edema, pain, and increased skin temperature are classic signs of inflammation. These symptoms may also indicate the presence of an infection, as the body's immune response to infection is inflammation. Therefore, these symptoms may be indicative of both inflammation and infection. The presence of these symptoms warrants further investigation and evaluation by a healthcare professional. A prognosis is a prediction of the likely course and outcome of a disease or condition, and cannot be determined solely based on these symptoms.

Question 9

A fall in blood pressure associated with position changes from lying to sitting or sitting to standing is:

Accepted Answer

A fall in blood pressure associated with position changes from lying to sitting or sitting to standing is orthostatic hypotension. Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness due to lack of blood flow to the brain, and lymphedema is swelling in the body due to a lymphatic system blockage. Orthostatic hypertension is a rare condition where blood pressure abnormally increases with standing.

Question 10

What is a chronic swelling of an area that leads to the involvement of an entire extremity?

Accepted Answer

Chronic swelling that involves an entire extremity is indicative of lymphedema, which occurs when there is a blockage or damage to the lymphatic system. Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in a vein, myocardial infarction is a heart attack, and orthostatic hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure drops when standing up. None of these conditions are directly related to chronic swelling of an extremity.

Question 11

What percentage of patients undergoing orthopedic surgery develops an infection?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of patients undergoing orthopedic surgery who develop an infection varies depending on the type of surgery, but on average it is between 2-5%.

Question 12

Which type of diagnosis emphasizes the influence of a disease or disorder on the patient's functional status at the system level and on the interrelationship between the system and the patient as a whole?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy diagnosis focuses on how a disease or disorder affects a patient's functional status at the system level and considers the interrelationship between the system and the patient as a whole.

Question 13

The PTA is expected to have which of the following basic assessment skills?

Accepted Answer

PTAs should be proficient in all of the listed basic assessment skills, including assessing range of motion, conducting manual muscle testing, and performing anthropometric measurements. These skills are essential to accurately evaluating a patient's condition and developing an appropriate treatment plan.

Question 14

What is the term for a comprehensive screening of the patient that includes specific tests and measures?

Accepted Answer

The term for a comprehensive screening of a patient that includes specific tests and measures is an examination. This is often done by healthcare providers to gather information about a patient's condition and to help guide their treatment plan. Prognosis refers to the predicted outcome of a condition or disease, intervention refers to the various treatments or therapies used to address a patient's condition, and differential diagnosis refers to the process of distinguishing between two or more conditions that share similar symptoms.

Question 15

The process of providing a label that correlates specific signs and symptoms to an identifiable disease or disorder is:

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis is the process of identifying a disease or disorder based on a patient's signs and symptoms. Evaluation refers to the overall assessment of a patient's health, while consideration involves weighing various factors before making a decision. Prognosis refers to the predicted outcome or course of a disease.

Question 16

What is a dysfunction that is a result of a reduction in the quality or quantity of erythrocytes and results in oxygen deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Anemia is the dysfunction that results from a reduction in the quality or quantity of erythrocytes, or red blood cells. This reduction leads to a decrease in the amount of oxygen that is carried in the blood, resulting in oxygen deficiency in the tissues. Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness that is usually caused by a drop in blood pressure. Pulmonary embolism is a blockage of an artery in the lungs that is usually caused by a blood clot. Hypertension is high blood pressure, which can lead to a variety of health problems but is not directly related to a reduction in erythrocytes.

Question 17

Obesity,eating red meat,cigarette smoking,and alcohol consumption are risk factors for:

Accepted Answer

Obesity, eating red meat, cigarette smoking, and alcohol consumption are all known risk factors for colon cancer. Pulmonary embolism is more commonly associated with immobility, surgery, cancer, and blood clotting disorders. Spinal fractures are more commonly associated with osteoporosis and trauma. Asthma is more commonly associated with environmental triggers and genetics.

Question 18

What is the term for a prediction of the outcome of the physical therapy episode of care with the establishment of a plan of care (POC)?

Accepted Answer

A prognosis is a prediction of the outcome of the physical therapy episode of care with the establishment of a plan of care (POC). An examination is the thorough review of a patient's medical history, physical examination, and testing to determine a diagnosis. Intervention refers to the specific treatment techniques used in physical therapy. Differential diagnosis is the process of differentiating between two or more conditions that share similar signs or symptoms.

Question 19

The process of comparing and contrasting patient data points with the goal of appropriate exclusion and inclusion that terminate with the development of intervention strategies is:

Accepted Answer

The process of comparing and contrasting patient data points with the goal of appropriate exclusion and inclusion is called differential diagnosis. This process involves considering different possible diagnoses and ruling them out until the most likely diagnosis is determined. Once the diagnosis is established, appropriate intervention strategies can be developed.

Question 20

DVT usually occurs in which location?

Accepted Answer

DVT (deep vein thrombosis) usually occurs in the lower extremities, especially in the deep veins of the calf and thigh. While it is possible for it to occur in other locations such as upper extremities, head and neck region, or lungs, lower extremities are the most common site.

Quiz 3: Differential Diagnosis and Emergent Conditions