Question 1

The pelvic floor musculature may become dysfunctional for many reasons,including:

Accepted Answer

A)  childbirth. 
B)  surgery. 
C)  skeletal malalignment. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  childbirth. 
B)  surgery. 
C)  skeletal malalignment. 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

What is a commonly used scale for assessment of the pelvic floor in order to determine an appropriate exercise prescription?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cambridge scale 
B)  PELVIC Scale 
C)  PERFECT Scale 
D)  POWER Scale 
A)  Cambridge scale 
B)  PELVIC Scale 
C)  PERFECT Scale 
D)  POWER Scale C

Question 3

What is the term for a muscle spasm of the anal sphincter that causes rectal pain that restricts the anal canal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anismus 
B)  Bladder sphincter dyssynergia 
C)  Coccydynia 
D)  Constipation 
A)  Anismus 
B)  Bladder sphincter dyssynergia 
C)  Coccydynia 
D)  Constipation A

Question 4

Which of the following is not considered a function of the pelvic floor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain urinary and fecal continence 
B)  Support the upper and lower extremities 
C)  Aid in sexual appreciation 
D)  Support the bony pelvis 
A)  Maintain urinary and fecal continence 
B)  Support the upper and lower extremities 
C)  Aid in sexual appreciation 
D)  Support the bony pelvis

Question 5

Urinary continence is maintained when which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sphincteric pressure around the anus exceeds that of the contracting detrusor muscle of the bladder and intraabdominal pressure 
B)  Sphincteric and detrusor muscle pressure around the urethra exceed intraabdominal pressure 
C)  Sphincteric pressure around the urethra exceeds that of the contracting detrusor muscle of the bladder and intraabdominal pressure 
D)  Sphincteric pressure around the urethra is less than that of the contracting detrusor muscle of the bladder and intraabdominal pressure 
A)  Sphincteric pressure around the anus exceeds that of the contracting detrusor muscle of the bladder and intraabdominal pressure 
B)  Sphincteric and detrusor muscle pressure around the urethra exceed intraabdominal pressure 
C)  Sphincteric pressure around the urethra exceeds that of the contracting detrusor muscle of the bladder and intraabdominal pressure 
D)  Sphincteric pressure around the urethra is less than that of the contracting detrusor muscle of the bladder and intraabdominal pressure

Question 6

What is the common name for voluntary pelvic floor contractions or exercises?

Accepted Answer

A)  Levator ani stretches 
B)  Dyspareunia 
C)  Kegel exercises 
D)  Isometrics 
A)  Levator ani stretches 
B)  Dyspareunia 
C)  Kegel exercises 
D)  Isometrics

Question 7

What type of pelvic floor dysfunction involves an inability to coordinate the muscles of the abdominal wall and the pelvic floor necessary to urinate or defecate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertonic 
B)  Visceral 
C)  Supportive 
D)  Incoordination 
A)  Hypertonic 
B)  Visceral 
C)  Supportive 
D)  Incoordination

Question 8

What is the term for a prolapse of the bladder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cystocele 
B)  Enterocele 
C)  Piriformis syndrome 
D)  Sciatica 
A)  Cystocele 
B)  Enterocele 
C)  Piriformis syndrome 
D)  Sciatica

Question 9

An anatomical support deficit of the pelvic viscera that may result from a series of long-term failures of the supporting and suspension mechanisms of the uterus and vaginal wall is:

Accepted Answer

A)  pelvic organ prolapse (POP). 
B)  bladder sphincter dyssynergia. 
C)  abdominal pelvic dyssynergia. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  pelvic organ prolapse (POP). 
B)  bladder sphincter dyssynergia. 
C)  abdominal pelvic dyssynergia. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 10

What is a condition in which there is an inability to coordinate the necessary muscles of the abdominal wall and the pelvic floor to urinate or defecate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Animus 
B)  Abdominal pelvic dyssynergia 
C)  Chronic pelvic pain 
D)  Constipation 
A)  Animus 
B)  Abdominal pelvic dyssynergia 
C)  Chronic pelvic pain 
D)  Constipation

Question 11

The levator ani muscle can stretch almost 260% of its resting length.What function relies on this extremely large stretch ratio?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vaginal childbirth delivery 
B)  Defecation 
C)  Diaphragmatic breathing 
D)  Ambulation 
A)  Vaginal childbirth delivery 
B)  Defecation 
C)  Diaphragmatic breathing 
D)  Ambulation

Question 12

How many layers of musculature are in the pelvic floor?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  12 
A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  12

Question 13

Another name for interstitial cystitis (IC)is:

Accepted Answer

A)  painful bladder syndrome. 
B)  levator ani syndrome. 
C)  dyspareunia. 
D)  vulvodynia. 
A)  painful bladder syndrome. 
B)  levator ani syndrome. 
C)  dyspareunia. 
D)  vulvodynia.

Question 14

Which muscle is NOT in the deepest layer of muscles of the pelvic floor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Levator ani 
B)  Coccygeus 
C)  Piriformis 
D)  Bulbocavernosus 
A)  Levator ani 
B)  Coccygeus 
C)  Piriformis 
D)  Bulbocavernosus

Question 15

Which of the following is true about POP?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases with age and number of given births 
B)  It increases with age and number of given births 
C)  It increases with number of given births,but age is not a factor 
D)  It increases with age,but number of given births is not a factor 
A)  It decreases with age and number of given births 
B)  It increases with age and number of given births 
C)  It increases with number of given births,but age is not a factor 
D)  It increases with age,but number of given births is not a factor

Question 16

The pelvic floor is bordered by the pubic symphysis and pubic rami anteriorly,the ischial tuberosities and acetabulum laterally,and the _______ and _______ posteriorly.

Accepted Answer

A)  coccyx,levator ani muscle 
B)  anterior ligament,posterior ligament 
C)  bladder,vagina 
D)  sacrum,coccyx 
A)  coccyx,levator ani muscle 
B)  anterior ligament,posterior ligament 
C)  bladder,vagina 
D)  sacrum,coccyx

Question 17

What type of pelvic floor dysfunction is characterized by pelvic floor muscles being in a state of increased tension or prolonged state of contraction with the inability to relax?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supportive 
B)  Incoordination 
C)  Hypertonic 
D)  Visceral 
A)  Supportive 
B)  Incoordination 
C)  Hypertonic 
D)  Visceral

Question 18

How many layers of fascia are in the pelvic floor?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  5

Question 19

Dysparenunia is the term for pain during or after:

Accepted Answer

A)  defecation. 
B)  urination. 
C)  sexual intercourse. 
D)  vaginal childbirth. 
A)  defecation. 
B)  urination. 
C)  sexual intercourse. 
D)  vaginal childbirth.

Question 20

What is the term for a muscle spasm of the anal sphincter that causes sharp rectal pain that lasts from seconds to 30 minutes and frequently occurs in the middle of the night?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coccydynia 
B)  Proctalgia fugax 
C)  Levator ani syndrome 
D)  Nonrelaxing puborectalis 
A)  Coccydynia 
B)  Proctalgia fugax 
C)  Levator ani syndrome 
D)  Nonrelaxing puborectalis

Exam 27: Musculoskeletal-Related Dysfunctions of the Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor musculature may become dysfunctional for many reasons,including:

What is a commonly used scale for assessment of the pelvic floor in order to determine an appropriate exercise prescription?

What is the term for a muscle spasm of the anal sphincter that causes rectal pain that restricts the anal canal?

Which of the following is not considered a function of the pelvic floor?

Urinary continence is maintained when which of the following is true?

What is the common name for voluntary pelvic floor contractions or exercises?

What type of pelvic floor dysfunction involves an inability to coordinate the muscles of the abdominal wall and the pelvic floor necessary to urinate or defecate?

What is the term for a prolapse of the bladder?

An anatomical support deficit of the pelvic viscera that may result from a series of long-term failures of the supporting and suspension mechanisms of the uterus and vaginal wall is:

What is a condition in which there is an inability to coordinate the necessary muscles of the abdominal wall and the pelvic floor to urinate or defecate?

The levator ani muscle can stretch almost 260% of its resting length.What function relies on this extremely large stretch ratio?

How many layers of musculature are in the pelvic floor?

Another name for interstitial cystitis (IC)is:

Which muscle is NOT in the deepest layer of muscles of the pelvic floor?

Which of the following is true about POP?

The pelvic floor is bordered by the pubic symphysis and pubic rami anteriorly,the ischial tuberosities and acetabulum laterally,and the _______ and _______ posteriorly.

What type of pelvic floor dysfunction is characterized by pelvic floor muscles being in a state of increased tension or prolonged state of contraction with the inability to relax?

How many layers of fascia are in the pelvic floor?

Dysparenunia is the term for pain during or after:

What is the term for a muscle spasm of the anal sphincter that causes sharp rectal pain that lasts from seconds to 30 minutes and frequently occurs in the middle of the night?

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Fundamentals of Normal and Abnormal Gait

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