PTA Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

A passage states: 'Therapeutic ultrasound delivers acoustic energy to tissue, producing thermal and non-thermal effects. Thermal effects increase tissue extensibility and metabolic rate, while non-thermal effects include cavitation and acoustic streaming.' According to this passage, which of the following is a NON-thermal effect of ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Acoustic streaming

Answer

The passage explicitly lists cavitation and acoustic streaming as non-thermal effects.

Question 2

A clinical note reads: 'Patient presents with 3/10 resting pain, 7/10 pain with active ROM, and demonstrates antalgic gait favoring the right lower extremity. Passive ROM is within functional limits bilaterally.' What can be inferred about the patient's passive ROM?

Accepted Answer

Passive ROM is not significantly limited

Answer

The note states passive ROM is within functional limits bilaterally, indicating no significant limitation.

Question 3

A paragraph reads: 'Muscle spindles detect changes in muscle length, while Golgi tendon organs (GTOs) respond to changes in muscle tension. Activation of GTOs causes autogenic inhibition, reducing the contraction of the agonist muscle.' Which word in this passage means 'self-generated inhibition of the same muscle'?

Accepted Answer

Autogenic inhibition

Answer

Autogenic inhibition refers to inhibition triggered within the same (auto = self) muscle via GTO activation.

Question 4

A research abstract concludes: 'Results were statistically significant (p<0.05), but the mean improvement of 2 degrees in knee flexion ROM may not represent a clinically meaningful change.' What is the primary distinction the authors are making?

Accepted Answer

Statistical significance does not always equate to clinical significance

Answer

The authors distinguish between statistical significance (p<0.05) and clinical meaningfulness (a 2-degree change may not matter functionally).

Question 5

A passage describes: 'The SOAP note format organizes clinical documentation into four sections: Subjective data reported by the patient, Objective measurable findings, Assessment of the patient's condition, and Plan for treatment.' According to this passage, where would a therapist record a patient's pain rating?

Accepted Answer

Subjective section

Answer

A pain rating is reported by the patient, placing it in the Subjective section of the SOAP note.

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