MPT Master of Physical Therapy 4

Question 1

A patient presents with foot drop following a common peroneal nerve injury. Which assistive device is MOST appropriate for initial gait training?

Accepted Answer

Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) in slight dorsiflexion

Answer

An AFO set in slight dorsiflexion supports the foot during swing phase, preventing toe drag and compensating for absent dorsiflexor activation.

Question 2

Which measure is the GOLD STANDARD for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 max) in a PT research study?

Accepted Answer

Maximal graded exercise test with direct gas analysis

Answer

Direct measurement of expired gases during maximal graded exercise testing (direct calorimetry) is the gold standard for measuring VO2 max.

Question 3

Which law protects a PT student's academic records from unauthorized disclosure?

Accepted Answer

FERPA

Answer

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records, separate from HIPAA which covers health information.

Question 4

A patient with right-sided hemiplegia requires functional training. Which Bobath/NDT principle should guide facilitation?

Accepted Answer

Inhibit abnormal tone and facilitate normal movement patterns

Answer

Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT/Bobath) centers on inhibiting abnormal tone and reflexes while facilitating normal, coordinated movement patterns on the affected side.

Question 5

During the stance phase of normal gait, the center of mass reaches its HIGHEST vertical position at which point?

Accepted Answer

Mid-stance

Answer

The center of mass reaches its highest vertical position during mid-stance when the body vaults over the supporting limb.

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MPT Master of Physical Therapy 4