Question 1

What is the last life cycle of a woman?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reproductive years
B)   Perimenopause
C)   Menopausal
D)   Postmenopausal D

Question 2

In children younger than 18 months old, fractures of which bones are more likely to be associated with abuse rather than accidental trauma?

Accepted Answer

A)   Femur
B)   Humerus
C)   Ribs
D)   Metacarpals C

Question 3

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Weight loss
B)   Inability to tolerate heat
C)   Dry skin and hair
D)   Bradycardia B

Question 4

There are several signs that might give a clue to the therapist that a client is functionally illiterate. Which of the following is not one of these signs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Misspelled words
B)   Not completing intake forms
C)   Identifying pills by looking at the pill rather than naming the medication from the label
D)   Circling "yes" through all questions on a personal history form

Question 5

Which of the following groups is most likely to exhibit osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   White women
B)   White men
C)   African-American women
D)   African-American men

Question 6

Which of the following is a quick three-question screening tool for domestic abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)   Woman Abuse Screening Tool (WAST) 
B)   Composite Abuse Scale (CAS) 
C)   Index of spouse abuse
D)   Partner Violence Screen (PVS)

Question 7

Which of the following is a side effect of local injection of corticosteroids?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liver damage
B)   Kidney damage
C)   Impaired cardiovascular function
D)   Accelerated joint destruction

Question 8

What is the single most important tool in screening for medical disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radiographic testing
B)   Special orthopedic testing
C)   The client interview
D)   Systems review

Question 9

Which of the following is not a sign of withdrawal from excessive alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)   Insomnia
B)   Agitation
C)   Loss of appetite
D)   Dry skin

Question 10

What vital sign does Dr. James Cyriax recommend all therapists take in any client with back pain of unknown origin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heart rate
B)   Temperature
C)   Blood pressure
D)   Respiration rate

Question 11

Alcohol falls under which of the following categories of abused substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Depressants
B)   Stimulants
C)   Opiates
D)   Hallucinogens

Question 12

The therapist begins an evaluation in a patient who is indicating he or she is taking psychotropic medications. What physical symptoms should the therapist look for during the evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Postural orthostatic hypotension
B)   Dry skin
C)   Hypertension
D)   Poor memory recall

Question 13

What communication technique should a physical therapist use when beginning a client interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Open-ended questions
B)   Closed-ended questions
C)   Funnel sequence or technique
D)   Paraphrasing

Question 14

Which of the following is not a side effect of long-term use of steroids?

Accepted Answer

A)   Excessive sweating
B)   Increased pain thresholds
C)   Tissue edema
D)   Proximal muscle weakness

Question 15

What is the most common primary risk factor for disease, illness, and comorbidities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gender
B)   Age
C)   Smoking
D)   Diabetes

Exam 2: Interviewing as a Screening Tool