Question 1

When taping for a low back strain using Kinesio taping techniques, what position should the patient be in when applying the three strips?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standing upright 
B)  Bent forward 
C)  Lateral bend to affected side 
D)  Prone on a table 
E)  Supine on a table 
A)  Standing upright 
B)  Bent forward 
C)  Lateral bend to affected side 
D)  Prone on a table 
E)  Supine on a table B

Question 2

When taping for plantar fasciitis using Kinesio taping techniques, how does the application of the longitudinal strips differ from the application of the traditional adhesive tapes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Application of the longitudinal strips runs transverse, rather than the length of the foot. 
B)  Application of the longitudinal strips is identical to the application of the traditional adhesive tapes. 
C)  Application of the longitudinal strips do not overlap, or criss-cross. 
D)  Application of the longitudinal strips border the outer perimeter of the foot. 
E)  Application of the longitudinal strips create a basket-weave with the transverse strips. 
A)  Application of the longitudinal strips runs transverse, rather than the length of the foot. 
B)  Application of the longitudinal strips is identical to the application of the traditional adhesive tapes. 
C)  Application of the longitudinal strips do not overlap, or criss-cross. 
D)  Application of the longitudinal strips border the outer perimeter of the foot. 
E)  Application of the longitudinal strips create a basket-weave with the transverse strips. C

Question 3

What would be the most appropriate width of tape when taping a ballerina for an extensor hallicus longus injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  ½-inch tape 
B)  ¼-inch tape 
C)  1 ½-inch tape 
D)  2-inch tape 
E)  3-inch tape 
A)  ½-inch tape 
B)  ¼-inch tape 
C)  1 ½-inch tape 
D)  2-inch tape 
E)  3-inch tape A

Question 4

Select only the applicable steps to be performed when applying a medial collateral ligament tape job.

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply anchor strips above and below the knee by lightly encircling the thigh and lower leg. 
B)  Apply a longitudinal strip laterally that runs the length to each anchor strip. 
C)  Apply a longitudinal strip medially that runs the length to each anchor strip. 
D)  Apply multiple, overlapping strips that run an anteromedial direction to a posterolateral direction. 
E)  Reverse the application of the spiral strips between caudal to cephalic.
F) Leave the patella exposed, free of tape.
G) Conclude the tape job with a patella-locking strip. 
A)  Apply anchor strips above and below the knee by lightly encircling the thigh and lower leg. 
B)  Apply a longitudinal strip laterally that runs the length to each anchor strip. 
C)  Apply a longitudinal strip medially that runs the length to each anchor strip. 
D)  Apply multiple, overlapping strips that run an anteromedial direction to a posterolateral direction. 
E)  Reverse the application of the spiral strips between caudal to cephalic.
F) Leave the patella exposed, free of tape.
G) Conclude the tape job with a patella-locking strip.

Question 5

When performing a hip spica wrapping technique, what is the most appropriate supply to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  ½-inch adhesive tape 
B)  3-inch double length elastic bandage 
C)  3-inch elastic bandage 
D)  6-inch elastic bandage 
E)  6-inch double length elastic bandage 
A)  ½-inch adhesive tape 
B)  3-inch double length elastic bandage 
C)  3-inch elastic bandage 
D)  6-inch elastic bandage 
E)  6-inch double length elastic bandage

Question 6

When taping for a medial collateral ligament sprain, how can it be ensured that the knee stays in a slightly flexed position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the patient seated with leg hanging off edge of table 
B)  Have the patient prone 
C)  Have the patient standing using a heel lift 
D)  Have the patient place the heel of the injured leg on top of the uninjured foot 
E)  Have the patient perform a ¼ squat 
A)  Have the patient seated with leg hanging off edge of table 
B)  Have the patient prone 
C)  Have the patient standing using a heel lift 
D)  Have the patient place the heel of the injured leg on top of the uninjured foot 
E)  Have the patient perform a ¼ squat

Question 7

Where was the Kinesio taping technique developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  England 
C)  Australia 
D)  United States 
E)  Japan 
A)  China 
B)  England 
C)  Australia 
D)  United States 
E)  Japan

Question 8

When performing a width arch support taping technique, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Begin at the navicular and pull tape medial to lateral 
B)  Begin at the navicular and pull tape lateral to medial 
C)  Begin just above the metatarsal arch and pull tape medial to lateral 
D)  Begin just above the metatarsal arch and pull tape lateral to medial 
E)  Begin at the navicular and continually pull tape in a circular motion around the entire foot 
A)  Begin at the navicular and pull tape medial to lateral 
B)  Begin at the navicular and pull tape lateral to medial 
C)  Begin just above the metatarsal arch and pull tape medial to lateral 
D)  Begin just above the metatarsal arch and pull tape lateral to medial 
E)  Begin at the navicular and continually pull tape in a circular motion around the entire foot

Question 9

When taping for a bruised hand and using padding, what step must be performed to ensure the padding stays in place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repetitive encircling strips through the hand. 
B)  X strips from the wrist to the metacarpals. 
C)  1/2 inch tape strips laced through the webbing of the fingers that run to the wrist anchor strip. 
D)  Checkrein strips 
E)  Spica strips 
A)  Repetitive encircling strips through the hand. 
B)  X strips from the wrist to the metacarpals. 
C)  1/2 inch tape strips laced through the webbing of the fingers that run to the wrist anchor strip. 
D)  Checkrein strips 
E)  Spica strips

Question 10

What is the premise of using Kinesio taping?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is therapeutic, activating neurological and circulatory systems with movement. 
B)  It is structurally supporting. 
C)  It is more economical than using traditional adhesive tapes. 
D)  It is less giving with greater tensile strength than traditional adhesive tapes. 
E)  It is more clinically evidence-based than traditional adhesive tapes. 
A)  It is therapeutic, activating neurological and circulatory systems with movement. 
B)  It is structurally supporting. 
C)  It is more economical than using traditional adhesive tapes. 
D)  It is less giving with greater tensile strength than traditional adhesive tapes. 
E)  It is more clinically evidence-based than traditional adhesive tapes.

Question 11

What is the proper patient positioning for taping the Achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prone with foot slightly dorsiflexed 
B)  Prone with foot slightly plantarflexed 
C)  Prone with foot in neutral 
D)  Supine with foot fully plantarflexed 
E)  Supine with foot fully dorsiflexed 
A)  Prone with foot slightly dorsiflexed 
B)  Prone with foot slightly plantarflexed 
C)  Prone with foot in neutral 
D)  Supine with foot fully plantarflexed 
E)  Supine with foot fully dorsiflexed

Question 12

What taping technique is used to help provide additional protection for a sprained thumb?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orthoplast splint 
B)  Figure-eight strip(s) 
C)  Spica strip(s) 
D)  Horizontal strips over the thumb 
E)  Checkrein strip(s) 
A)  Orthoplast splint 
B)  Figure-eight strip(s) 
C)  Spica strip(s) 
D)  Horizontal strips over the thumb 
E)  Checkrein strip(s)

Question 13

Which of the following is incorrectly listed as a component of patellar orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lift 
B)  AP orientation 
C)  Glide 
D)  Tilt 
E)  Rotation 
A)  Lift 
B)  AP orientation 
C)  Glide 
D)  Tilt 
E)  Rotation

Question 14

Select only the CORRECT statements about the use of Kinesio tape.

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle is usually placed in a shortened state in preparation for application of the Kinesio tape. 
B)  Kinesio tape has been supported in evidence-based research to change strength gains following application with healthy subject following a treatment. 
C)  Kinesio tape is latex-free and 100% cotton fabric with body heat. 
D)  There are no physical or chemical differences between the colors of Kinesio tape. 
A)  Muscle is usually placed in a shortened state in preparation for application of the Kinesio tape. 
B)  Kinesio tape has been supported in evidence-based research to change strength gains following application with healthy subject following a treatment. 
C)  Kinesio tape is latex-free and 100% cotton fabric with body heat. 
D)  There are no physical or chemical differences between the colors of Kinesio tape.

Question 15

When applying tape for a knee hyperextension, the overlapping, multiple strips are layered in what format?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spica 
B)  X strips 
C)  Longitudinal strips 
D)  Horizontal strips 
E)  Checkrein strips 
A)  Spica 
B)  X strips 
C)  Longitudinal strips 
D)  Horizontal strips 
E)  Checkrein strips

Question 16

The technique demonstrated in this diagram would be the most appropriate for which of the following injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Injury to the middle deltoid 
B)  Rotator cuff injury 
C)  Shoulder dislocation 
D)  Sprain of the acromioclavicular joint 
E)  Injury to the coracobrachialis 
A)  Injury to the middle deltoid 
B)  Rotator cuff injury 
C)  Shoulder dislocation 
D)  Sprain of the acromioclavicular joint 
E)  Injury to the coracobrachialis

Question 17

What is the scientific basis of using prewrap under adhesive tape when taping the ankle joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research supports the use of prewrap decreases chaffing to the underlying skin. 
B)  Research supports the use of prewrap increases the tensile strength of adhesive tape. 
C)  Research supports the use of prewrap creates a shearing force between the surface of the skin and the adhesive tape. 
D)  Research supports the use of prewrap extends the effectiveness of the adhesive tape application in controlling motion longer. 
E)  Research supports the use of prewrap eliminates the need to use skin lubricant. 
A)  Research supports the use of prewrap decreases chaffing to the underlying skin. 
B)  Research supports the use of prewrap increases the tensile strength of adhesive tape. 
C)  Research supports the use of prewrap creates a shearing force between the surface of the skin and the adhesive tape. 
D)  Research supports the use of prewrap extends the effectiveness of the adhesive tape application in controlling motion longer. 
E)  Research supports the use of prewrap eliminates the need to use skin lubricant.

Question 18

What pathology of the shoulder is being addressed in the figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acromioclavicular separation 
B)  Bicipital tendon impingement 
C)  Shoulder instability 
D)  Shoulder impingement 
E)  Deltoid strain 
A)  Acromioclavicular separation 
B)  Bicipital tendon impingement 
C)  Shoulder instability 
D)  Shoulder impingement 
E)  Deltoid strain

Question 19

When performing a shoulder spica, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bandage should be anchored around the upper arm on the unaffected side and then should be carried around the back 
B)  The bandage should be anchored around the upper arm on the unaffected side and then should be carried around the front 
C)  The bandage should be anchored around the upper arm on the affected side and then should be carried around the back 
D)  The bandage should be anchored around the upper arm on the affected side and then should be carried around the front 
E)  The bandage should be anchored around the chest and then wrapped around the affected arm 
A)  The bandage should be anchored around the upper arm on the unaffected side and then should be carried around the back 
B)  The bandage should be anchored around the upper arm on the unaffected side and then should be carried around the front 
C)  The bandage should be anchored around the upper arm on the affected side and then should be carried around the back 
D)  The bandage should be anchored around the upper arm on the affected side and then should be carried around the front 
E)  The bandage should be anchored around the chest and then wrapped around the affected arm

Question 20

Which of the following rules for tape application is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not overlap tape 
B)  Do not use continuous taping with elastic tape 
C)  Tape all joints in full extension 
D)  Allow tape to fit the natural contour of the skin 
E)  Apply tape directly to the skin after applying a hot pack 
A)  Do not overlap tape 
B)  Do not use continuous taping with elastic tape 
C)  Tape all joints in full extension 
D)  Allow tape to fit the natural contour of the skin 
E)  Apply tape directly to the skin after applying a hot pack

Exam 8: Wrapping and Taping

When taping for a low back strain using Kinesio taping techniques, what position should the patient be in when applying the three strips?

When taping for plantar fasciitis using Kinesio taping techniques, how does the application of the longitudinal strips differ from the application of the traditional adhesive tapes?

What would be the most appropriate width of tape when taping a ballerina for an extensor hallicus longus injury?

Select only the applicable steps to be performed when applying a medial collateral ligament tape job.

When performing a hip spica wrapping technique, what is the most appropriate supply to use?

When taping for a medial collateral ligament sprain, how can it be ensured that the knee stays in a slightly flexed position?

Where was the Kinesio taping technique developed?

When performing a width arch support taping technique, which of the following statements is true?

When taping for a bruised hand and using padding, what step must be performed to ensure the padding stays in place?

What is the premise of using Kinesio taping?

What is the proper patient positioning for taping the Achilles tendon?

What taping technique is used to help provide additional protection for a sprained thumb?

Which of the following is incorrectly listed as a component of patellar orientation?

Select only the CORRECT statements about the use of Kinesio tape.

When applying tape for a knee hyperextension, the overlapping, multiple strips are layered in what format?

The technique demonstrated in this diagram would be the most appropriate for which of the following injuries?

What is the scientific basis of using prewrap under adhesive tape when taping the ankle joint?

What pathology of the shoulder is being addressed in the figure?

When performing a shoulder spica, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following rules for tape application is correct?

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