MPT Pediatric Physical Therapy

Question 1

The Denver Developmental Screening Test II assesses development in which domains?

Accepted Answer

Personal-social, fine motor, language, and gross motor

Answer

The Denver II screens children from birth to 6 years across four domains: personal-social, fine motor-adaptive, language, and gross motor development.

Question 2

At approximately what age do typical children achieve independent walking?

Accepted Answer

12–15 months

Answer

Most children begin walking independently between 12 and 15 months, with a normal range of approximately 9–18 months.

Question 3

Congenital muscular torticollis involves shortening or fibrosis of which muscle?

Accepted Answer

Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

Answer

Congenital muscular torticollis is caused by fibrosis or shortening of the sternocleidomastoid, causing head tilt toward and rotation away from the affected side.

Question 4

Which standardized assessment is used to evaluate gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy?

Accepted Answer

Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)

Answer

The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) is the gold standard for evaluating and tracking gross motor ability in children with cerebral palsy.

Question 5

In pediatric PT, the GMFCS (Gross Motor Function Classification System) classifies children with CP into how many levels?

Accepted Answer

5 levels

Answer

The GMFCS classifies gross motor function in children with CP into 5 levels, from Level I (walks without limitations) to Level V (severely limited self-mobility).

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test

MPT Pediatric Physical Therapy