NPTE-PTA Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3

Question 1

Which ligament is tested by the valgus stress test of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Medial collateral ligament

Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Posterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Lateral collateral ligament

Question 2

Which plane of motion is used when performing hip abduction exercises?

Accepted Answer

Frontal (coronal) plane

Answer

Sagittal plane

Answer

Transverse plane

Answer

Oblique plane

Question 3

A patient has weakness of the peroneals (fibularis muscles). Which motion will be most impaired?

Accepted Answer

Eversion

Answer

Plantarflexion

Answer

Dorsiflexion

Answer

Inversion

Question 4

What is the recommended position for performing low back mobilization to target the L4–L5 segment?

Accepted Answer

Side-lying with trunk rotation

Answer

Prone with lumbar extension

Answer

Supine with knees to chest

Answer

Seated with forward flexion

Question 5

Which rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Subscapularis

Answer

Supraspinatus

Answer

Infraspinatus

Answer

Teres minor

Question 6

A patient demonstrates a Trendelenburg sign during gait. Which muscle is most likely weak?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus medius

Answer

Gluteus maximus

Answer

Iliotibial band

Answer

Tensor fasciae latae