Question 1

Which of the following is a loose-packed position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spine in extension 
B)  Elbow fully extended 
C)  Supination of the midtarsal or tarsometatarsal 
D)  Arm resting by the side in normal physiologic position 
A)  Spine in extension 
B)  Elbow fully extended 
C)  Supination of the midtarsal or tarsometatarsal 
D)  Arm resting by the side in normal physiologic position D

Question 2

Which type of end-feel is described as a hard stretch,elastic resistance,or rising tension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone-to-bone end-feel 
B)  Soft tissue approximation 
C)  Springy tissue stretch 
D)  Normal end-feel 
A)  Bone-to-bone end-feel 
B)  Soft tissue approximation 
C)  Springy tissue stretch 
D)  Normal end-feel C

Question 3

What is joint play?

Accepted Answer

A)  The movement of a joint through its normal ROM 
B)  Motion within the joint as a response to an outside force 
C)  A voluntary movement of the joint through spin,glide,and slide 
D)  Osteokinematic motions in the cardinal planes of movement 
A)  The movement of a joint through its normal ROM 
B)  Motion within the joint as a response to an outside force 
C)  A voluntary movement of the joint through spin,glide,and slide 
D)  Osteokinematic motions in the cardinal planes of movement B

Question 4

Which of the following is a close-packed position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elbow bent at a 45°angle 
B)  Knee fully extended. 
C)  Mouth slightly open 
D)  Knee at 45° flexion 
A)  Elbow bent at a 45°angle 
B)  Knee fully extended. 
C)  Mouth slightly open 
D)  Knee at 45° flexion

Question 5

Which of the following noncapsular patterns is described as a displaced or loose cartilaginous or bony fragment within the joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ligamentous adhesions 
B)  Internal derangements 
C)  Extraarticular lesions 
D)  Normal capsular pattern 
A)  Ligamentous adhesions 
B)  Internal derangements 
C)  Extraarticular lesions 
D)  Normal capsular pattern

Question 6

Which joint is ready for mobilization and testing of joint play?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spine in extension 
B)  Elbow fully extended 
C)  Arm resting by the side in normal physiologic position 
D)  Knee at 25° flexion 
E)  C and D 
A)  Spine in extension 
B)  Elbow fully extended 
C)  Arm resting by the side in normal physiologic position 
D)  Knee at 25° flexion 
E)  C and D

Question 7

Select the stage of traction technique used to take up the slack and treat pain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage I 
B)  Stage II 
C)  Stage III 
D)  Stage IV 
A)  Stage I 
B)  Stage II 
C)  Stage III 
D)  Stage IV

Question 8

Which of the following interventions can aid in joint mobilization and manipulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Application of heat and/or ultrasound to the joint 
B)  Placing the patient in a comfortable position 
C)  Placing the joint in a loose-packed position 
D)  Reducing pain prior to mobilization 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Application of heat and/or ultrasound to the joint 
B)  Placing the patient in a comfortable position 
C)  Placing the joint in a loose-packed position 
D)  Reducing pain prior to mobilization 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

Which abnormal end-feel is characterized by pain and a sudden halt of movement that prevents full ROM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle spasm 
B)  Springy block 
C)  Loose end-feel 
D)  Capsular end-feel 
A)  Muscle spasm 
B)  Springy block 
C)  Loose end-feel 
D)  Capsular end-feel

Question 10

Where do gliding and sliding occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Where one portion of the articular surface comes into contact with a series of locations on the corresponding joint surface 
B)  Where a portion of the ligament comes into contact with a muscle in the corresponding location 
C)  Where the joints are totally congruent in close-packed positions 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Where one portion of the articular surface comes into contact with a series of locations on the corresponding joint surface 
B)  Where a portion of the ligament comes into contact with a muscle in the corresponding location 
C)  Where the joints are totally congruent in close-packed positions 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

Which abnormal end-feel is characterized by a loss of elastic resistance normally encountered before the normal ROM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle spasm 
B)  Springy block 
C)  Loose end-feel 
D)  Capsular end-feel 
A)  Muscle spasm 
B)  Springy block 
C)  Loose end-feel 
D)  Capsular end-feel

Question 12

Which type of end-feel is described as yielding compression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone-to-bone end-feel 
B)  Soft tissue approximation 
C)  Springy tissue stretch 
D)  Normal end-feel 
A)  Bone-to-bone end-feel 
B)  Soft tissue approximation 
C)  Springy tissue stretch 
D)  Normal end-feel

Question 13

Select the stage of traction technique that involves stretching the soft tissues.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage I 
B)  Stage II 
C)  Stage III 
D)  Stage IV 
A)  Stage I 
B)  Stage II 
C)  Stage III 
D)  Stage IV

Question 14

What is the definition of a grade V mobilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  A high-velocity thrust of small amplitude at the end of the available ROM 
B)  A large-amplitude motion that occurs from midrange of motion to the end of available range 
C)  A larger amplitude motion occurring from the beginning of the ROM to near midrange 
D)  A small oscillation or small amplitude joint motion that occurs only at the beginning of the available ROM 
A)  A high-velocity thrust of small amplitude at the end of the available ROM 
B)  A large-amplitude motion that occurs from midrange of motion to the end of available range 
C)  A larger amplitude motion occurring from the beginning of the ROM to near midrange 
D)  A small oscillation or small amplitude joint motion that occurs only at the beginning of the available ROM

Question 15

Which of the following noncapsular patterns is described as a restriction in one direction that causes pain and limitation of motion? Other motions remain unaffected and pain-free.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ligamentous adhesions 
B)  Internal derangements 
C)  Extraarticular lesions 
D)  Normal capsular pattern 
A)  Ligamentous adhesions 
B)  Internal derangements 
C)  Extraarticular lesions 
D)  Normal capsular pattern

Question 16

Which abnormal end-feel is characterized by joint hypermobility with no resistance felt at the end of ROM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle spasm 
B)  Springy block 
C)  Loose end-feel 
D)  Capsular end-feel 
A)  Muscle spasm 
B)  Springy block 
C)  Loose end-feel 
D)  Capsular end-feel

Question 17

What are the consequences of immobilization on a joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatty infiltration 
B)  Articular adhesions 
C)  Loss of strength and tolerance in ligaments 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Fatty infiltration 
B)  Articular adhesions 
C)  Loss of strength and tolerance in ligaments 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is the definition of range of motion (ROM)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motions that occur in the cardinal planes of movement such as frontal,sagittal,and transverse 
B)  Motions that are not under voluntary control and are known as glide/slide,spin and roll 
C)  The active or passive motions of a given joint through one of the traditional cardinal planes of flexion,extension,abduction,adduction,or internal/external rotation 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Motions that occur in the cardinal planes of movement such as frontal,sagittal,and transverse 
B)  Motions that are not under voluntary control and are known as glide/slide,spin and roll 
C)  The active or passive motions of a given joint through one of the traditional cardinal planes of flexion,extension,abduction,adduction,or internal/external rotation 
D)  None of the above

Question 19

What is the definition of a grade I mobilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  A high-velocity thrust of small amplitude at the end of the available ROM 
B)  A large-amplitude motion that occurs from midrange of motion to the end of available range 
C)  A larger amplitude motion occurring from the beginning of the ROM to near midrange 
D)  A small oscillation or small amplitude joint motion that occurs only at the beginning of the available ROM 
A)  A high-velocity thrust of small amplitude at the end of the available ROM 
B)  A large-amplitude motion that occurs from midrange of motion to the end of available range 
C)  A larger amplitude motion occurring from the beginning of the ROM to near midrange 
D)  A small oscillation or small amplitude joint motion that occurs only at the beginning of the available ROM

Question 20

Which of the following patient considerations would be a contraindication for mobilization or manipulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Currently healing fracture 
B)  Bleeding disorders 
C)  Connective tissue instability 
D)  Anticoagulant therapy 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Currently healing fracture 
B)  Bleeding disorders 
C)  Connective tissue instability 
D)  Anticoagulant therapy 
E)  All of the above

Exam 15: Concepts of Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization

Which of the following is a loose-packed position?

Which type of end-feel is described as a hard stretch,elastic resistance,or rising tension?

What is joint play?

Which of the following is a close-packed position?

Which of the following noncapsular patterns is described as a displaced or loose cartilaginous or bony fragment within the joint?

Which joint is ready for mobilization and testing of joint play?

Select the stage of traction technique used to take up the slack and treat pain.

Which of the following interventions can aid in joint mobilization and manipulation?

Which abnormal end-feel is characterized by pain and a sudden halt of movement that prevents full ROM?

Where do gliding and sliding occur?

Which abnormal end-feel is characterized by a loss of elastic resistance normally encountered before the normal ROM?

Which type of end-feel is described as yielding compression?

Select the stage of traction technique that involves stretching the soft tissues.

What is the definition of a grade V mobilization?

Which of the following noncapsular patterns is described as a restriction in one direction that causes pain and limitation of motion? Other motions remain unaffected and pain-free.

Which abnormal end-feel is characterized by joint hypermobility with no resistance felt at the end of ROM?

What are the consequences of immobilization on a joint?

Which of the following is the definition of range of motion (ROM)?

What is the definition of a grade I mobilization?

Which of the following patient considerations would be a contraindication for mobilization or manipulation?

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