Question 1

When ROM is being measured,which is not a purpose of the therapist being in the proper position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making the client more comfortable 
B)  Ensuring accurate placement of the goniometer 
C)  Protecting the therapist's back 
D)  Giving the patient more time to move 
E)  Supporting the limb at the level of its center of gravity 
A)  Making the client more comfortable 
B)  Ensuring accurate placement of the goniometer 
C)  Protecting the therapist's back 
D)  Giving the patient more time to move 
E)  Supporting the limb at the level of its center of gravity D

Question 2

When the joint is moved solely by an outside force,it is called ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional range of motion (ROM) 
B)  Active ROM 
C)  External ROM 
D)  Passive ROM 
E)  Active-assistive ROM 
A)  Functional range of motion (ROM) 
B)  Active ROM 
C)  External ROM 
D)  Passive ROM 
E)  Active-assistive ROM D

Question 3

What is the average normal joint ROM (using the 180-degree method)for thumb metacarpophalangeal (MP)flexion?

Accepted Answer

A)  0-70 degrees 
B)  0-90 degrees 
C)  20-90 degrees 
D)  20-50 degrees 
E)  0-50 degrees 
A)  0-70 degrees 
B)  0-90 degrees 
C)  20-90 degrees 
D)  20-50 degrees 
E)  0-50 degrees E

Question 4

When measuring passive ROM,the therapist should not _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Watch for signs of pain or discomfort 
B)  Hold the part securely above and below the joint being measured 
C)  Gently move the joint through its ROM 
D)  Ask the client to relax the part being measured 
E)  Force the joint through its ROM 
A)  Watch for signs of pain or discomfort 
B)  Hold the part securely above and below the joint being measured 
C)  Gently move the joint through its ROM 
D)  Ask the client to relax the part being measured 
E)  Force the joint through its ROM

Question 5

When analyzing results from ROM assessment,the therapist's first concern should be ROM that is ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Permanently lost 
B)  Painful 
C)  Lacking more than 10 degrees from normal 
D)  Lacking less than 10 degrees from normal 
E)  Below functional limits 
A)  Permanently lost 
B)  Painful 
C)  Lacking more than 10 degrees from normal 
D)  Lacking less than 10 degrees from normal 
E)  Below functional limits

Question 6

In the 180-degree system of joint measurement,what is the starting position for joint motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degree 
B)  180 degrees 
C)  90 degrees 
D)  Variable depending on whether active ROM or passive ROM is being measured 
E)  At the natural resting position of the joint 
A)  0 degree 
B)  180 degrees 
C)  90 degrees 
D)  Variable depending on whether active ROM or passive ROM is being measured 
E)  At the natural resting position of the joint

Question 7

When joint motion is limited by the length of a muscle that crosses two joints,it is called ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive instability 
B)  Joint stiffness 
C)  Passive insufficiency 
D)  Joint weakness 
E)  Joint shortening 
A)  Passive instability 
B)  Joint stiffness 
C)  Passive insufficiency 
D)  Joint weakness 
E)  Joint shortening

Question 8

When ROM of forearm supination is being measured,where is the stationary bar of the goniometer placed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel to the radius 
B)  Against the volar aspect of the wrist 
C)  Parallel to the floor 
D)  Against the dorsal aspect of the wrist 
E)  Perpendicular to the floor 
A)  Parallel to the radius 
B)  Against the volar aspect of the wrist 
C)  Parallel to the floor 
D)  Against the dorsal aspect of the wrist 
E)  Perpendicular to the floor

Question 9

Measuring joint ROM is contraindicated if _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  The client has a hematoma 
B)  The client has an unhealed fracture 
C)  The client has joint inflammation 
D)  The client has taken medication for pain 
E)  The client has osteoporosis 
A)  The client has a hematoma 
B)  The client has an unhealed fracture 
C)  The client has joint inflammation 
D)  The client has taken medication for pain 
E)  The client has osteoporosis

Question 10

What is the average normal joint ROM (using the 180-degree method)for shoulder flexion?

Accepted Answer

A)  0-90 degrees 
B)  0-150 degrees 
C)  0-170 degrees 
D)  0-135 degrees 
E)  0-120 degrees 
A)  0-90 degrees 
B)  0-150 degrees 
C)  0-170 degrees 
D)  0-135 degrees 
E)  0-120 degrees

Question 11

When ROM of cervical lateral flexion is being measured,the goniometer axis is placed over what area?

Accepted Answer

A)  External occipital protuberance 
B)  Spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra 
C)  Mastoid process 
D)  Spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra 
E)  Sternum 
A)  External occipital protuberance 
B)  Spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra 
C)  Mastoid process 
D)  Spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra 
E)  Sternum

Question 12

When ROM of wrist extension is being measured,where is the movable bar of the goniometer placed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel to the metacarpal of the index finger 
B)  Parallel to the radius 
C)  Parallel to the metacarpal of the small finger 
D)  Parallel to the anatomical snuffbox 
E)  Parallel to the ulna 
A)  Parallel to the metacarpal of the index finger 
B)  Parallel to the radius 
C)  Parallel to the metacarpal of the small finger 
D)  Parallel to the anatomical snuffbox 
E)  Parallel to the ulna

Question 13

What term is used for feeling the bony landmarks and soft tissues around the joint to be measured?

Accepted Answer

A)  End-feel 
B)  Palpation 
C)  Preparatory touch 
D)  Passive feel 
E)  Visual observation 
A)  End-feel 
B)  Palpation 
C)  Preparatory touch 
D)  Passive feel 
E)  Visual observation

Question 14

Which of the following is not a purpose of joint ROM measurements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine the need for splints or assistive devices 
B)  Determine joint limitations that interfere with function 
C)  Determine how many pounds a client may lift 
D)  Determine efficacy of intervention modalities 
E)  Determine how far a client can reach overhead 
A)  Determine the need for splints or assistive devices 
B)  Determine joint limitations that interfere with function 
C)  Determine how many pounds a client may lift 
D)  Determine efficacy of intervention modalities 
E)  Determine how far a client can reach overhead

Question 15

Which is true about normal joint ROM?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may not be affected by age. 
B)  It may not be affected by gender. 
C)  It may not be affected by occupation. 
D)  It may not be the same from individual to individual. 
E)  It may not be determined. 
A)  It may not be affected by age. 
B)  It may not be affected by gender. 
C)  It may not be affected by occupation. 
D)  It may not be the same from individual to individual. 
E)  It may not be determined.

Exam 22: Joint Range of Motion

When ROM is being measured,which is not a purpose of the therapist being in the proper position?

When the joint is moved solely by an outside force,it is called ______________.

What is the average normal joint ROM (using the 180-degree method)for thumb metacarpophalangeal (MP)flexion?

When measuring passive ROM,the therapist should not _______________.

When analyzing results from ROM assessment,the therapist's first concern should be ROM that is ___________________.

In the 180-degree system of joint measurement,what is the starting position for joint motion?

When joint motion is limited by the length of a muscle that crosses two joints,it is called ________________.

When ROM of forearm supination is being measured,where is the stationary bar of the goniometer placed?

Measuring joint ROM is contraindicated if _________________.

What is the average normal joint ROM (using the 180-degree method)for shoulder flexion?

When ROM of cervical lateral flexion is being measured,the goniometer axis is placed over what area?

When ROM of wrist extension is being measured,where is the movable bar of the goniometer placed?

What term is used for feeling the bony landmarks and soft tissues around the joint to be measured?

Which of the following is not a purpose of joint ROM measurements?

Which is true about normal joint ROM?

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