Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWES) Q&A 2026
VERSION |INSTANT DOWNLOADED PDF
1. Which of the following is the most common cause of spinal cord
injury in adults?
A. Sports injuries
B. Motor vehicle accidents
C. Falls
D. Infectious diseases
Answer: B. Motor vehicle accidents
Rationale: Motor vehicle accidents account for the majority of adult
spinal cord injuries worldwide, followed by falls.
2. What is the primary goal of rehabilitation in stroke patients?
A. Cure the underlying disease
B. Prevent recurrence
C. Maximize functional independence
D. Reduce medication use
Answer: C. Maximize functional independence
Rationale: PM&R focuses on improving the patient’s functional abilities
and independence, not curing the underlying stroke.
3. Which of the following modalities is commonly used for pain
management in musculoskeletal rehabilitation?
A. Ultrasound therapy
B. Cryotherapy
C. Electrical stimulation
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
,Rationale: Ultrasound, cryotherapy, and electrical stimulation are all
frequently used to reduce pain and inflammation.
4. What is the hallmark feature of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
A. Sensory loss
B. Progressive muscle weakness
C. Cognitive decline
D. Tremors
Answer: B. Progressive muscle weakness
Rationale: ALS primarily affects motor neurons, leading to progressive
weakness without significant sensory loss.
5. Which of the following is considered a spasticity management
intervention?
A. Baclofen
B. Physical stretching
C. Botox injections
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Spasticity is managed using medications like baclofen,
targeted injections like Botox, and physical therapy techniques.
6. In the rehabilitation of amputees, the first step is usually:
A. Fitting a prosthesis
B. Wound healing and residual limb care
C. Strength training
D. Community reintegration
Answer: B. Wound healing and residual limb care
Rationale: Proper healing of the residual limb is essential before
prosthetic fitting to prevent complications.
7. Which condition is commonly treated with constraint-induced
movement therapy (CIMT)?
,A. Stroke
B. Parkinson’s disease
C. Multiple sclerosis
D. Traumatic brain injury
Answer: A. Stroke
Rationale: CIMT improves function in the affected limb by restricting the
unaffected limb in stroke rehabilitation.
8. Which of the following is an important component of cardiac
rehabilitation?
A. Exercise training
B. Nutritional counseling
C. Psychosocial support
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Cardiac rehabilitation is multidisciplinary, combining
exercise, diet, and psychosocial interventions.
9. Which assistive device is most appropriate for a patient with
hemiplegia and poor balance?
A. Cane
B. Walker
C. Crutches
D. Wheelchair
Answer: B. Walker
Rationale: Walkers provide greater stability than a cane for patients
with hemiplegia and balance deficits.
10. What is the first-line treatment for pressure ulcers in
rehabilitation patients?
A. Surgical debridement
B. Pressure relief and wound care
, C. Antibiotics
D. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Answer: B. Pressure relief and wound care
Rationale: Reducing pressure and proper wound care are the mainstays
of pressure ulcer management.
11. In traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation, cognitive deficits are
addressed primarily through:
A. Physical therapy
B. Occupational therapy
C. Cognitive rehabilitation therapy
D. Speech therapy
Answer: C. Cognitive rehabilitation therapy
Rationale: Cognitive rehab targets attention, memory, and executive
function deficits following TBI.
12. Which of the following is a common complication of prolonged
immobilization?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Muscle atrophy
C. Joint contractures
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Prolonged immobilization leads to bone loss, muscle wasting,
and reduced joint mobility.
13. Which type of therapy is most beneficial for spinal cord injury
patients to prevent contractures?
A. Passive range of motion exercises
B. Electrical stimulation
C. Aquatic therapy
D. TENS
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWES) Q&A 2026
VERSION |INSTANT DOWNLOADED PDF
1. Which of the following is the most common cause of spinal cord
injury in adults?
A. Sports injuries
B. Motor vehicle accidents
C. Falls
D. Infectious diseases
Answer: B. Motor vehicle accidents
Rationale: Motor vehicle accidents account for the majority of adult
spinal cord injuries worldwide, followed by falls.
2. What is the primary goal of rehabilitation in stroke patients?
A. Cure the underlying disease
B. Prevent recurrence
C. Maximize functional independence
D. Reduce medication use
Answer: C. Maximize functional independence
Rationale: PM&R focuses on improving the patient’s functional abilities
and independence, not curing the underlying stroke.
3. Which of the following modalities is commonly used for pain
management in musculoskeletal rehabilitation?
A. Ultrasound therapy
B. Cryotherapy
C. Electrical stimulation
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
,Rationale: Ultrasound, cryotherapy, and electrical stimulation are all
frequently used to reduce pain and inflammation.
4. What is the hallmark feature of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
A. Sensory loss
B. Progressive muscle weakness
C. Cognitive decline
D. Tremors
Answer: B. Progressive muscle weakness
Rationale: ALS primarily affects motor neurons, leading to progressive
weakness without significant sensory loss.
5. Which of the following is considered a spasticity management
intervention?
A. Baclofen
B. Physical stretching
C. Botox injections
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Spasticity is managed using medications like baclofen,
targeted injections like Botox, and physical therapy techniques.
6. In the rehabilitation of amputees, the first step is usually:
A. Fitting a prosthesis
B. Wound healing and residual limb care
C. Strength training
D. Community reintegration
Answer: B. Wound healing and residual limb care
Rationale: Proper healing of the residual limb is essential before
prosthetic fitting to prevent complications.
7. Which condition is commonly treated with constraint-induced
movement therapy (CIMT)?
,A. Stroke
B. Parkinson’s disease
C. Multiple sclerosis
D. Traumatic brain injury
Answer: A. Stroke
Rationale: CIMT improves function in the affected limb by restricting the
unaffected limb in stroke rehabilitation.
8. Which of the following is an important component of cardiac
rehabilitation?
A. Exercise training
B. Nutritional counseling
C. Psychosocial support
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Cardiac rehabilitation is multidisciplinary, combining
exercise, diet, and psychosocial interventions.
9. Which assistive device is most appropriate for a patient with
hemiplegia and poor balance?
A. Cane
B. Walker
C. Crutches
D. Wheelchair
Answer: B. Walker
Rationale: Walkers provide greater stability than a cane for patients
with hemiplegia and balance deficits.
10. What is the first-line treatment for pressure ulcers in
rehabilitation patients?
A. Surgical debridement
B. Pressure relief and wound care
, C. Antibiotics
D. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Answer: B. Pressure relief and wound care
Rationale: Reducing pressure and proper wound care are the mainstays
of pressure ulcer management.
11. In traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation, cognitive deficits are
addressed primarily through:
A. Physical therapy
B. Occupational therapy
C. Cognitive rehabilitation therapy
D. Speech therapy
Answer: C. Cognitive rehabilitation therapy
Rationale: Cognitive rehab targets attention, memory, and executive
function deficits following TBI.
12. Which of the following is a common complication of prolonged
immobilization?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Muscle atrophy
C. Joint contractures
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Prolonged immobilization leads to bone loss, muscle wasting,
and reduced joint mobility.
13. Which type of therapy is most beneficial for spinal cord injury
patients to prevent contractures?
A. Passive range of motion exercises
B. Electrical stimulation
C. Aquatic therapy
D. TENS
