PRC Risk Assessment & Mitigation 5

Question 1

For a patient in the third trimester of pregnancy, which PRI exercise modification is most critical for risk mitigation?

Accepted Answer

Avoid supine positioning and modify to side-lying or seated alternatives

Answer

Avoid all hip-focused exercises entirely

Answer

Discontinue all breathing exercises until postpartum

Answer

Restrict treatment to cervical exercises only

Question 2

In pediatric PRI assessment, which age-related risk factor must be considered when evaluating postural asymmetry and exercise loading?

Accepted Answer

Open growth plates affecting safe joint loading during exercises

Answer

Significantly increased cardiovascular risk compared to adults

Answer

Higher risk of vertebrobasilar insufficiency than adults

Answer

Greater susceptibility to osteoporosis than adults

Question 3

An elderly patient aged 78 is referred for PRI. Which age-related factor most increases fall risk during standing PRI exercises?

Accepted Answer

Reduced vestibular and proprioceptive function combined with increased postural sway

Answer

Mild forward head posture

Answer

Decreased overall aerobic capacity

Answer

Mild bilateral hip flexor tightness

Question 4

For a patient with a diagnosed anxiety disorder, which PRI-specific risk must be addressed before initiating breathing retraining exercises?

Accepted Answer

Risk of triggering panic symptoms through deliberately altered breathing patterns

Answer

Risk of developing new chronic pain conditions

Answer

Risk of cardiovascular complications from breathing exercises

Answer

Risk of worsening pre-existing postural asymmetry

Question 5

Which finding in a post-surgical patient most contraindicates beginning PRI abdominal and respiratory exercises?

Accepted Answer

Active wound dehiscence or unsecured abdominal repair within 6 weeks post-operatively

Answer

Mild residual incisional tenderness at 12 weeks post-operatively

Answer

A well-healed scar assessed at 6 months post-operatively

Answer

Mildly reduced trunk rotation range of motion

Question 6

A competitive athlete with known right shoulder instability is referred for PRI. Which assessment finding would most significantly alter the treatment approach?

Accepted Answer

Positive sulcus sign with excessive glenohumeral translation during PRI upper extremity exercises

Answer

Right shoulder protraction posture at rest

Answer

Mild right rotator cuff flexibility restriction

Answer

Asymmetrical thoracic rotation favoring right rotation

Question 7

When assessing risk for a patient with fibromyalgia referred for PRI, which factor most predicts a symptom flare following initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Central sensitization indicated by widespread allodynia and high pain catastrophizing scores

Answer

Mild bilateral postural asymmetry

Answer

Normal diaphragmatic breathing pattern at rest

Answer

Left AIC pattern present without associated pain