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1. Distance from the point of heel strike,of one extremity to the point of heel strike of the opposite extremity is called as :
A) Step width
B) Stride width
C) Step length
D) Stride length
Answer
2. Identify the test described: The patient lying in prone with the knee flexed to 90 degrees followed by a medial and lateral rotation of the tibia by the examiner.
A) McMurray's test
B) Lachman's test
C) Apley's test
D) Clarke's test
Answer
3) Loss of axonal continuity with intact connective tissue coverings represents which type of nerve injury?
A) Neuropraxia
B) Axonotmesis
C) Neurotmesis
D) Neurolysis
Answer
4) Which muscle fiber has the highest resistance to fatigue?
A) Type 1
B) Type 2A
C) Type 2B
D) Type 1A
Answer
5) While testing Romberg Test, for how long the patient is instructed to stand with feet together?
A) 10-20 counts
B) 20-30 counts
C) 10-20 seconds
D) 20-30 seconds
Answer
6) For graded exercise tests the increment of exercise should be of
A) 1 MET
B) 2 MET
C) 0.5 MET
D) 2.5 MET
Answer
7) Central cord syndrome results in:
A) Paraparesis
B) Quadriparesis
C) Upper limb weakness more than lower limb
D) Lower limb weakness more than upper limb
Answer
8) Bullae are seen in:
A) Asthma
B) Pulmonary embolism
C) Cor pulmonale
D) Emphysema
Answer
9) Which one of these is not considered a primary impairment following stroke?
A) Aphasia
B) Edema
C) Impaired muscle tone
D) Impaired voluntary control
Answer
10) Buish-gray discoloration of the skin and mucous membrane are commonly called as
A) Erythema
B) Ecchymosis
C) Cyanosis
D) Pallor
Answer
11) An unpleasant abnormal sensation whether spontaneous or evoked is called:
A) Dysesthesia
8) Hyperalgesia
C) Hyperesthesia
D) Hyperpathia
Answer
12) The maximum penetration depth of
A) 3000 nm
B) 1000 nm
C) 700 mm
D) 15000 nm
Answer
13) The first respiratory defense mechanism is encountered in the
A) Mouth
B) Nose
C) Larynx
D) Trachea
Answer
14) Which of these is not a recommended preventive measure for osteoporosis?
A) Diet rich in calcium and vitamin D
B) Weight-bearing exercises
C) Healthy lifestyle
D) Diet rich in proteins
Answer
15) Swan neck deformity is due to:
A) Contracture of extensor digitorum communis
B) intrinsic tightness
C) Contracture of FDP
D) Rupture/ laxity of volar plate
Answer
16) Elbow crutches are indicated for persons with:
A) Strong upper extremities and strong trunk
B) Strong upper extremities and weak trunk
C) Weak upper extremities and strong trunk
D) Weak upper extremities and weak trunk
Answer
17) ITB band is formed by the investment of following fascia except
A) TFL
B) Gluteus medius
C) Gluteus maximus
D) Gluteus minimus
Answer
18) The right dome of the diaphragm lies at a higher level compared to the left probably because of
A) The smaller size of the right lung
B) its own larger size
C) The large size of the right lobe of the liver
D) The presence of the stomach underneath
Answer
19) To remediate forefoot pressure problems, which of the shoe recommendations would be more beneficial?
A) Modified donut foam pad
B) Soft foot insert
C) Metatarsal bar
D) None of the above
Answer
20) To prevent the disturbance of the operation of radio frequency waves from SWD and IFT, there should be a minimum distance of
A) 15 meters
B) 1.5 meters
C) 15 miles
D) 15 feet
Answer
21. Sharp pain is elicited beneath the gastrocnemius when the foot is dorsiflexed. This finding is positive:
A) Tinel's sign
B) Allen's test
C) Homen's sign
D) Schober's test
Answer
22) Absolute contraindication to exercise testing is:
A) Resting systolic BP>200 mmHg
B) Resting diastolic BP>120 mmHg
C) Moderately severe valvular heart disease
D) Recent complicated myocardial infarction
Answer
23) Diabetic neuropathy can be most appropriately described as:
A) Motor polyneuropathy
B) Distal sensory polyneuropathy
C) Sensory motor neuropathy
D) Distal motor neuropathy
Answer
24) Aphasia where speech flows smoothly with a variety of grammatical constructions and preserved melody of speech is known as:
A) Wernicke's aphasia
B) Broca's aphasia
C) Global aphasia
D) Dysarthria Academy
Answer
25) Which muscle is the principal extensor of the thigh in an upright position?
A) Hamstrings
B) Gluteus minimus
C) Gluteus medius
D) Gluteus maximus
Answer
26) The structure which gives restraint in the maximum directions is :
A) LCL
B) MCL
C) ACL
D) PCL
Answer
27) As an ultrasonic beam travels through tissues the energy contained within it decreases with the distance traversed. This phenomenon is known as:
A) Absorption
B) Attenuation
C) Conduction
D) Reflection
Answer
28) Electrical silence(ie., no EMG activity) at rest is:
A) Normal
B) Abnormal
C) Denervation
D) Occurs in polymyositis
Answer
29) Medium frequency currents are those whose frequency ranges from:
A) 1-100 Hz
B) 1000 Hz-10000Hz
C) >1 MHz
D) 4000-5000 Hz
Answer
30) Descriptive term for an inflammatory unit of the leg is called as:
A) Stress fracture
B) Medial tibial stress syndrome
C) Referred discogenic leg pain
D) Shin splints
Answer
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