Question 1

Which of the following nail bed conditions could be a sign of a history of myocardial infarction (MI)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Splinter hemorrhages 
B)  Paronychia 
C)  Koilonychia 
D)  Onycholysis 
A)  Splinter hemorrhages 
B)  Paronychia 
C)  Koilonychia 
D)  Onycholysis A

Question 2

A woman with which of the following histories should be advised to see her physician for close monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low heart rate and elevated blood pressure 
B)  Oral contraceptive use and increased heart rate 
C)  High heart rate and low blood pressure 
D)  Oral contraceptive use and increased blood pressure 
A)  Low heart rate and elevated blood pressure 
B)  Oral contraceptive use and increased heart rate 
C)  High heart rate and low blood pressure 
D)  Oral contraceptive use and increased blood pressure D

Question 3

What is the correct order of examination of the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation 
B)  Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion 
C)  Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation 
D)  Inspection, percussion, auscultation, palpation 
A)  Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation 
B)  Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion 
C)  Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation 
D)  Inspection, percussion, auscultation, palpation C

Question 4

Virchow's node is usually palpated where and is indicative of what dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axillary, systemic infection 
B)  Axillary, primary carcinoma of the thorax or abdomen 
C)  Supraclavicular, systemic infection 
D)  Supraclavicular, primary carcinoma of the thorax or abdomen 
A)  Axillary, systemic infection 
B)  Axillary, primary carcinoma of the thorax or abdomen 
C)  Supraclavicular, systemic infection 
D)  Supraclavicular, primary carcinoma of the thorax or abdomen

Question 5

During chart review a therapist notes that a patient had a 4+ reflex response at the patella tendon during the last examination. What information does this convey to the therapist?

Accepted Answer

A)  No response or absent response 
B)  Decreased or slight muscle contraction 
C)  Normal visible muscle twitch 
D)  Hyperactive with possible spinal cord disorder 
A)  No response or absent response 
B)  Decreased or slight muscle contraction 
C)  Normal visible muscle twitch 
D)  Hyperactive with possible spinal cord disorder

Question 6

The therapist is beginning a sensation screening for a client. If pain sensation is normal, what portion of a sensation screening can be omitted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Light touch 
B)  Sharp/dull 
C)  Temperature 
D)  Vibration 
A)  Light touch 
B)  Sharp/dull 
C)  Temperature 
D)  Vibration

Question 7

Onset of anesthesia-induced dementia is most likely after which of the following surgical procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver transplant 
B)  Nephrectomy 
C)  Rotator cuff repair 
D)  Hip replacement 
A)  Liver transplant 
B)  Nephrectomy 
C)  Rotator cuff repair 
D)  Hip replacement

Question 8

A patient taking which of the following medications will have a lower normal body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coumadin 
B)  Lortab 
C)  Thorazine 
D)  Haldol 
A)  Coumadin 
B)  Lortab 
C)  Thorazine 
D)  Haldol

Question 9

A physical therapist wishes to reassess blood pressure in the client's upper extremity. How long should the therapist wait before repeating the measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no need to wait. 
B)  30 seconds 
C)  1 minute 
D)  3 minutes 
A)  There is no need to wait. 
B)  30 seconds 
C)  1 minute 
D)  3 minutes

Question 10

What of the following is the most accurate definition of postural orthostatic hypotension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or decrease in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg and a 10% to 20% increase in pulse rate 
B)  Increase in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or increase in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg and 10% to 20% decrease in pulse rate 
C)  Decrease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or increase in systolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg and 10% to 20% increase in pulse rate 
D)  Decrease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or decrease in systolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg and 10% to 20% decrease in heart rate 
A)  Decrease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or decrease in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg and a 10% to 20% increase in pulse rate 
B)  Increase in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or increase in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg and 10% to 20% decrease in pulse rate 
C)  Decrease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or increase in systolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg and 10% to 20% increase in pulse rate 
D)  Decrease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or decrease in systolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg and 10% to 20% decrease in heart rate

Question 11

On chart review the therapist finds that a patient's pulse strength was documented as 2+ at a previous physical therapy appointment. With this information, the therapist knows that, at that time, the pulse strength was

Accepted Answer

A)  Absent 
B)  Diminished 
C)  Normal 
D)  Bounding 
A)  Absent 
B)  Diminished 
C)  Normal 
D)  Bounding

Question 12

What type of herpesvirus usually infects areas above the waistline?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes simplex virus 1 
B)  Herpes simplex virus 2 
C)  Herpes zoster 
D)  Herpetic whitlow 
A)  Herpes simplex virus 1 
B)  Herpes simplex virus 2 
C)  Herpes zoster 
D)  Herpetic whitlow

Question 13

The therapist begins an evaluation of a patient with Kaposi's sarcoma. What underlying disease does this patient most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes simplex 
B)  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
C)  Osteosarcoma 
D)  Diabetes 
A)  Herpes simplex 
B)  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
C)  Osteosarcoma 
D)  Diabetes

Question 14

What visceral system is most likely to cause pruritus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hepatic system 
B)  Cardiopulmonary system 
C)  Gastrointestinal system 
D)  Genitourinary system 
A)  Hepatic system 
B)  Cardiopulmonary system 
C)  Gastrointestinal system 
D)  Genitourinary system

Question 15

Referral for medical evaluation is advised when resting oxygen saturation falls below

Accepted Answer

A)  97% 
B)  95% 
C)  92% 
D)  90% 
A)  97% 
B)  95% 
C)  92% 
D)  90%

Question 16

Malignant melanomas usually present with which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smooth borders 
B)  Single color throughout the lesion 
C)  Less than ¼ inch in size 
D)  Uneven edges 
A)  Smooth borders 
B)  Single color throughout the lesion 
C)  Less than ¼ inch in size 
D)  Uneven edges

Which of the following nail bed conditions could be a sign of a history of myocardial infarction (MI)?

A woman with which of the following histories should be advised to see her physician for close monitoring?

What is the correct order of examination of the abdomen?

Virchow's node is usually palpated where and is indicative of what dysfunction?

During chart review a therapist notes that a patient had a 4+ reflex response at the patella tendon during the last examination. What information does this convey to the therapist?

The therapist is beginning a sensation screening for a client. If pain sensation is normal, what portion of a sensation screening can be omitted?

Onset of anesthesia-induced dementia is most likely after which of the following surgical procedures?

A patient taking which of the following medications will have a lower normal body temperature?

A physical therapist wishes to reassess blood pressure in the client's upper extremity. How long should the therapist wait before repeating the measurement?

What of the following is the most accurate definition of postural orthostatic hypotension?

On chart review the therapist finds that a patient's pulse strength was documented as 2+ at a previous physical therapy appointment. With this information, the therapist knows that, at that time, the pulse strength was

What type of herpesvirus usually infects areas above the waistline?

The therapist begins an evaluation of a patient with Kaposi's sarcoma. What underlying disease does this patient most likely have?

What visceral system is most likely to cause pruritus?

Referral for medical evaluation is advised when resting oxygen saturation falls below

Malignant melanomas usually present with which of the following characteristics?

Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy

Interviewing as a Screening Tool

Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns

Screening for Hematologic Disease

Screening for Cardiovascular Disease

Screening for Pulmonary Disease

Screening for Gastrointestinal Disease

Screening for Hepatic and Biliary Disease

Screening for Urogenital Disease

Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease

Screening for Immunologic Disease

Screening for Cancer

Screening the Head, Neck, and Back

Screening the Sacrum, Sacroiliac, and Pelvis

Screening the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin, Thigh, and Leg

Screening the Chest, Breasts, and Ribs

Screening the Shoulder and Upper Extremity

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Exam 4: Physical Assessment as a Screening Tool

Which of the following nail bed conditions could be a sign of a history of myocardial infarction (MI)?

A woman with which of the following histories should be advised to see her physician for close monitoring?

What is the correct order of examination of the abdomen?

Virchow's node is usually palpated where and is indicative of what dysfunction?

During chart review a therapist notes that a patient had a 4+ reflex response at the patella tendon during the last examination. What information does this convey to the therapist?

The therapist is beginning a sensation screening for a client. If pain sensation is normal, what portion of a sensation screening can be omitted?

Onset of anesthesia-induced dementia is most likely after which of the following surgical procedures?

A patient taking which of the following medications will have a lower normal body temperature?

A physical therapist wishes to reassess blood pressure in the client's upper extremity. How long should the therapist wait before repeating the measurement?

What of the following is the most accurate definition of postural orthostatic hypotension?

On chart review the therapist finds that a patient's pulse strength was documented as 2+ at a previous physical therapy appointment. With this information, the therapist knows that, at that time, the pulse strength was

What type of herpesvirus usually infects areas above the waistline?

The therapist begins an evaluation of a patient with Kaposi's sarcoma. What underlying disease does this patient most likely have?

What visceral system is most likely to cause pruritus?

Referral for medical evaluation is advised when resting oxygen saturation falls below

Malignant melanomas usually present with which of the following characteristics?

Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy

Interviewing as a Screening Tool

Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns

Screening for Hematologic Disease

Screening for Cardiovascular Disease

Screening for Pulmonary Disease

Screening for Gastrointestinal Disease

Screening for Hepatic and Biliary Disease

Screening for Urogenital Disease

Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease

Screening for Immunologic Disease

Screening for Cancer

Screening the Head, Neck, and Back

Screening the Sacrum, Sacroiliac, and Pelvis

Screening the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin, Thigh, and Leg

Screening the Chest, Breasts, and Ribs

Screening the Shoulder and Upper Extremity

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