Question 1

The sagittal plane divides the body into:

Accepted Answer

A)   front and back portions.
B)   top and bottom portions.
C)   right and left halves. C

Question 2

Active assistive range of motion is performed by:

Accepted Answer

A)   moving the patient's joint or muscle through the motion while the patient assists by relaxing.
B)   assisting the patient to move through available motion by stabilizing the proximal joints.
C)   assisting the patient to move through the available motion.
D)   watching the patient move actively, ensuring that the patient is moving correctly and safely. C

Question 3

Extension, adduction, and external rotation are the combining components of:

Accepted Answer

A)   UE D1.
B)   UE D2.
C)   LE D1.
D)   LE D2. D

Question 4

Indications for active range of motion include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   paralysis.
B)   maintaining joint and muscle ROM.
C)   maintaining joint and tissue nutrition.
D)   kinesthetic awareness.

Question 5

Joint passive range of motion is performed by moving a joint through:

Accepted Answer

A)   full motion in all planes.
B)   full motion combining all planes of motion at that joint.
C)   available motion in all planes.
D)   available motion combining all planes of motion at that joint.

Question 6

Active range of motion is:

Accepted Answer

A)   the best for maintaining joint motion.
B)   for strengthening muscles.
C)   increasing ROM at the joints moved.
D)   performed under supervision of the PT/PTA to ensure correct performance.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a purpose for range of motion interventions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Providing vestibular stimulation
B)   Providing sensory stimulation
C)   Preventing muscle shortening
D)   Preventing capsule tightness

Question 8

As part of performing ROM exercises, the PT/PTA:

Accepted Answer

A)   positions and drapes patient to allow desired movements.
B)   checks for lines and tubes.
C)   takes vital signs.
D)   all of the above.

Question 9

Range of motion exercises must be performed twice a day with 10 repetitions and 3 sets to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The starting point for horizontal abduction and adduction is when the shoulder is in:

Accepted Answer

A)   45 degrees of abduction.
B)   90 degrees of abduction.
C)   135 degrees of abduction.
D)   180 degrees of abduction.

Question 11

Flexion, abduction, and external rotation are the combining components of:

Accepted Answer

A)   UE D1.
B)   UE D2.
C)   LE D1.
D)   LE D2.

Question 12

Muscle range of motion is performed by lengthening the muscle through:

Accepted Answer

A)   full motion at all the joints it crosses simultaneously.
B)   available motion at all the joints it crosses simultaneously.

Question 13

In the anatomical position, the position of the forearms is:

Accepted Answer

A)   abducted.
B)   adducted.
C)   pronated.
D)   supinated.

Question 14

An empty end feel is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

A)   soft tissue limiting motion.
B)   capsule limiting motion.
C)   bone abutting bone.
D)   pain.

Question 15

PROM is used prior to tests and measures of manual muscle testing and goniometry to:

Accepted Answer

A)   demonstrate the desired motion.
B)   determine the ROM present.
C)   determine the end feel.
D)   all of the above.

Question 16

Which of the following is a disadvantage of diagonal patterns of movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sensory feedback resembles normal movement.
B)   Movement is similar to functional movement patterns.
C)   Full joint range of motion does not occur.
D)   They can be used either for joint or muscle range of motion.

Question 17

Inversion is movement of the foot in the frontal plane about the long axis of the foot such that the plantar surface of the foot faces:

Accepted Answer

A)   toward the midline of the body.
B)   away from the midline of the body.

Question 18

When performing PROM and AAROM interventions:

Accepted Answer

A)   velocity is slow to moderate.
B)   the limb segment is supported to prevent excessive motion.
C)   the manual contact is gentle with limited changes through the range.
D)   all of the above.

Question 19

An example of a capsular end feel is:

Accepted Answer

A)   elbow extension.
B)   ankle dorsiflexion.
C)   shoulder external rotation.
D)   scapular protraction.

Question 20

When performing lower extremity PNF diagonal patterns, the knee can be straight, flexed, or extended to permit:

Accepted Answer

A)   only joint ROM.
B)   muscle ROM.
C)   both joint and muscle ROM.

Exam 8: Range of Motion Exercise