MPT Master of Physical Therapy 3

Question 1

A patient post-ACL reconstruction is 4 weeks post-op. Which criterion must be met before initiating running on a treadmill?

Accepted Answer

Full passive knee extension and at least 90° of knee flexion

Answer

Full passive extension and at least 90° of flexion are the standard ROM criteria to clear a patient for early functional progression after ACL reconstruction before introducing running.

Question 2

Which type of muscle contraction produces the greatest force at the lowest metabolic cost?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

Answer

Eccentric contractions generate more force than concentric contractions while consuming less ATP, making them the most mechanically efficient type of muscle contraction.

Question 3

According to the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, which term describes a specific cluster of signs and symptoms that guides PT intervention?

Accepted Answer

Preferred practice pattern

Answer

Preferred practice patterns in the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice group patients with similar impairments and functional limitations to guide examination and intervention.

Question 4

A patient with COPD shows paradoxical breathing. Which pattern is observed?

Accepted Answer

Chest rises while abdomen falls during inspiration

Answer

Paradoxical breathing is characterized by the chest rising while the abdomen falls (or moves inward) during inspiration, opposite to normal diaphragmatic breathing.

Question 5

Which dermatome corresponds to the C6 nerve root?

Accepted Answer

Thumb and index finger

Answer

The C6 dermatome covers the lateral forearm, thumb, and index finger, and is tested with light touch or pinprick in those areas.

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test

MPT Master of Physical Therapy 3