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MSK PRACTICE EXAM 1
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Question: A client in the late stages of a musculoskeletal
disorder may have which complain listed below? normal sleep routines, constant pain, full capacity for simple self- care, a bright outlook about their work
CORRECT ANSWER : constant pain
Question: When assessing endurance or activity tolerance,
what tool is most useful of those listed below?International Fitness Scale, Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale, Berg Balance Scale, Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion
CORRECT ANSWER : Borg Scale of Perceived
Exertion
Question: The physical examination consists of
CORRECT ANSWER : observation, inspection &
palpation
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Question: Motion may be limited by: absence of joint damage, acute & chronic edema, painless activities, muscle/tendon lengthening
CORRECT ANSWER : acute & chronic edema
Question: Which is a risk factor for the development of a
musculoskeletal disorder? leisurely work pace, non- repetitive activities, exposure to vibration, adequate nutrition
CORRECT ANSWER : exposure to vibration
Question: Which of the options below is a gross motor
coordination test that could be used with an adult?Functional capacity evaluation (FCE), Finger-nose-finger (FNF), Observation of slow, sustained positioning, Observation of hand skills
CORRECT ANSWER : Finger-nose-finger (FNF)
Question: What is one treatment approach that an
occupational therapist might use to help a client manage a musculoskeletal disorder? brief restriction of movement,
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constant application of heat, aggressive therapeutic exercises, no changes to routines
CORRECT ANSWER: brief restriction of movement
Question: When assessing ADL participation,
documenting the client requires moderate assistance means what? client requires adaptive technique/equipment, client requires 100% assistance, client requires 75% assistance, client requires 50% assistance
CORRECT ANSWER : client requires 50% assistance
Question: In hand therapy practice, which of the options
below might be an effective biomechanical treatment sequence? resistive exercise, physical agent modalities, & rest, aerobic exercise, preparatory methods, & preparatory tasks, global exercise, rote activities, & work skills, isolated exercise, purposeful activities, & engagement in occupations
CORRECT ANSWER : isolated exercise, purposeful
activities, & engagement in occupations
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Question: Which of the following is NOT a method for
control of acute edema? elevation of the limb, cold application, aggressive exercises, retrograde massage
CORRECT ANSWER : aggressive exercises
Question: What is the objective of desensitization
techniques in the presence of peripheral nerve issues? to reduce/eliminate a negative response, to increase tolerance to assertive textures, to normalize a response to sensory stimuli, to free from a phobia/neuroses
CORRECT ANSWER : to normalize a response to
sensory stimuli
Question: Which of the following is NOT an energy
conservation/work simplification technique? doing only low priority tasks, planning ahead, eliminating unnecessary effort, rearranging the environment