PARAMEDICS DEPARTMENT

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Quiz

Chapter II

1. Which of the following definitions best fit for Physical Examination, SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
I. More than the actual diagnosis III. Process by which physician arrives at the conclusion V. Foundation
II. Art of Medicine IV. Hallmark of Medicine VI. Extension of Doctor-patient relationship
A. II, IV, & VI B. I, III, & V C. II, III, IV, V & VI D. II, III, IV, & VI E. I, II, III, IV, V, & IV
2. For the examination be done in a time-efficient manner, an examiner must have this(these) quality(qualities) in order to narrow the focus of the
examination:
A. Application of the examination to the whole person. D. An understanding of the muscle kinesiology.
B. A thorough knowledge of the neuromuscular system. E. If A & B are correct then D is also correct
C. An understanding of functional biomechanics. F. If B is correct then C is also correct

3. F.AB.E.R. must be done as part of the palpation process under examination of the knee. What is the correct meaning of F.AB.E.R?
A. Flat the knee, Abduction and External Rotation of the legs
B. Flexion of the knee to 60 degrees, Abduction and External rotation of the hip
C. Flat the hip, Abduction and External Rotation of the legs
D. Flexion of the knee to 90 degrees, Abduction and External rotation of the hip

4. In relation to examination process of the knee, the examination must begin, SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
I. Laterally III. Postero-lateral V. Proximally
II. Antero-lateral IV. Distally VI. Medially
A. I & VI B. II & III C. IV & V D. I, IV, & VI

5. The following statements are NOT TRUE regarding biomechanics of the knee, EXCEPT:
A. The primary static stabilizers are posterior cruciate and anterior cruciate ligaments.
B. Patellotibial syndrome is the most common knee disorder causing pain and limiting function.
C. The knee appears to function primarily as a hinge joint.
D. The quadriceps muscles are the primary knee flexors.

6. Pain with this maneuver is caused by impingement of the greater tuberosity on the coracoacromial ligament:
A. Spurlings maneuver C. Hawkins maneuver
B. Neers impingement sign D. Apprehension sign

7. Which of the following points must be considered by the examiner when inspecting the clients shoulder? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
I. The inspection requires that shoulder be exposed. III. Comparison to the other shoulder is essential.
II. Patient must be properly draped. IV. Normal bony prominences and muscle bulk must be properly inspected.
A. I & II B. I, II, & III C. I, II, & IV D. I, II, III, & IV

8. It is the task of this person to perform a thorough physical examination in order to confirm his or her diagnosis:
A. Kinesiologist C. Physiatrist E. Physician
B. Physical Therapist D. Occupational Therapist F. Both C and E

9. If the innervating root C5/6 is tested manually, what is the initial muscle being tested?
A. Wrist extensors C. Finger flexors
B. Biceps D. Triceps

10. This test is used to assess for anterior labral tears and acromioclavicular injuries:
A. Active compression test C. Spurlings maneuver
B. Apprehension sign D. Neers impingement sign

Prepared by:

MR. JOHN MICHAEL M. PITOY, BSN, RN
Nurse Educator
BIT International College, College of Nursing