NPTE-PTA Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 2

Question 1

A patient with a hip fracture has been placed on 'hip precautions.' Which motion should be avoided following a posterior approach total hip replacement?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexion beyond 90°

Answer

Hip abduction

Answer

Hip extension

Answer

Hip external rotation beyond 30°

Question 2

Which muscle is the primary stabilizer of the glenohumeral joint inferiorly?

Accepted Answer

Supraspinatus

Answer

Infraspinatus

Answer

Teres minor

Answer

Subscapularis

Question 3

What is the close-packed position of the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Full extension with tibial external rotation

Answer

90° flexion

Answer

30° flexion

Answer

45° flexion with tibial internal rotation

Question 4

Which nerve is compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Median nerve

Answer

Radial nerve

Answer

Ulnar nerve

Answer

Musculocutaneous nerve

Question 5

A PTA applies moist heat to reduce muscle spasm. What is the primary physiological effect?

Accepted Answer

Increased collagen extensibility and local vasodilation

Answer

Decreased nerve conduction velocity

Answer

Vasoconstriction and edema reduction

Answer

Decreased metabolic activity

Question 6

The Thomas test is used to assess tightness of which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexors

Answer

Hamstrings

Answer

Hip abductors

Answer

Ankle plantar flexors