NPTE-PTA Musculoskeletal System 2

Question 1

Normal active knee extension range of motion is approximately:

Accepted Answer

0°

Answer

10°

Answer

15°

Answer

20°

Question 2

Which special test is used to assess the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?

Accepted Answer

Lachman test

Answer

McMurray test

Answer

Valgus stress test

Answer

Apley compression test

Question 3

A PTA is treating a patient post-total knee arthroplasty. Which motion is typically most restricted early post-op?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Answer

Extension

Answer

Internal rotation

Answer

External rotation

Question 4

The Thomas test is used to identify tightness in which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexors

Answer

Hamstrings

Answer

Hip abductors

Answer

Hip extensors

Question 5

Which fracture pattern is most common in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures?

Accepted Answer

Wedge compression fracture

Answer

Burst fracture

Answer

Chance fracture

Answer

Jefferson fracture

Question 6

Which ligament is primarily stressed with a valgus force at the knee?

Accepted Answer

Medial collateral ligament

Answer

Posterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Lateral collateral ligament

Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament