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Question 1

A patient with a complete C6 spinal cord injury would be expected to have functional use of which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Wrist extensors

Answer

A C6 level injury preserves innervation to the extensor carpi radialis, allowing active wrist extension.

Question 2

During gait analysis, a physical therapist observes excessive lateral trunk lean toward the stance limb. Which muscle weakness most likely causes this compensatory pattern?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus medius

Answer

Weakness of the gluteus medius causes a Trendelenburg sign, and the patient compensates with a lateral trunk lean toward the affected side.

Question 3

Which special test is most appropriate for assessing the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament?

Accepted Answer

Lachman test

Answer

The Lachman test is the most sensitive clinical test for detecting anterior cruciate ligament tears.

Question 4

A patient recovering from a stroke demonstrates the synergy pattern of shoulder abduction, elbow flexion, and forearm supination. According to Brunnstrom's stages, this presentation is most consistent with which stage of recovery?

Accepted Answer

Stage 3

Answer

Stage 3 of Brunnstrom's recovery is characterized by voluntary movement only within obligatory synergy patterns.

Question 5

Which pulmonary function test value is defined as the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal forced exhalation?

Accepted Answer

Residual volume

Answer

Residual volume is the air that remains trapped in the lungs after the most forceful expiration and cannot be voluntarily exhaled.

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