MPT Master of Physical Therapy 2

Question 1

A patient with a T6 complete spinal cord injury presents with autonomic dysreflexia. Which action is the FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Sit the patient upright and identify the noxious stimulus

Answer

Sitting the patient upright lowers blood pressure by orthostatic effect while identifying and removing the triggering noxious stimulus is the first-line intervention for autonomic dysreflexia.

Question 2

During gait analysis, a patient demonstrates contralateral pelvic drop (Trendelenburg gait). Which muscle is most likely weak?

Accepted Answer

Ipsilateral gluteus medius

Answer

The ipsilateral gluteus medius stabilizes the pelvis during single-limb stance; weakness causes the contralateral pelvis to drop.

Question 3

Which outcome measure is MOST appropriate to assess balance confidence in community-dwelling older adults?

Accepted Answer

Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC)

Answer

The ABC Scale directly measures self-perceived confidence in performing daily activities without losing balance, making it the most appropriate for community-dwelling older adults.

Question 4

A therapist applies moist heat to reduce muscle spasm before exercise. This modality primarily acts via which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Reduced alpha motor neuron excitability via Golgi tendon organ activation

Answer

Superficial heat reduces alpha motor neuron excitability partly through stimulation of Golgi tendon organs, decreasing muscle tone and spasm.

Question 5

Which manual therapy technique is classified as a Grade IV oscillation according to Maitland's grading system?

Accepted Answer

Small-amplitude movement at the end of range

Answer

Maitland Grade IV consists of small-amplitude oscillations performed at the end of the available range of motion.

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test

MPT Master of Physical Therapy 2