DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AND PHYSICAL
THERAPY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
joint mobility testing - ANSWER-- Range of motion (ROM) - degree to which a joint is
able to move
muscle strength testing - ANSWER-- Compares each side of body
Gait - Ambulation testing - ANSWER-- Assessment of how a patient walks; length of
stride, balance, coordination.
posture testing - ANSWER-body position and alignment
Checks spinal curves
Symmetry of alignment
Which is an assessment of how a patient walks, length of stride, balance, and
coordination - ANSWER-Gait
Cryotherapy - ANSWER-Applies cold for therapeutic reasons; constricts blood
vessels
Types of Cryotherapy - ANSWER-Wet or dry
Chemical or natural
What does cryotherapy do? - ANSWER-Constricts blood vessels
Prevents swelling
Controls bleeding
Anesthetic effect (takes away pain)
Reduces pus formation
Lowers body temp
Thermotherapy - ANSWER-Applies heat for therapeutic reasons, dilates blood
vessels (erythema)
types of thermotherapy - ANSWER-Dry or moist
What does thermotherapy do - ANSWER-Dilates blood vessels (erythema)
Relieves pain and congestion
Reduces muscle spasms
Relaxes muscles
Reduces inflammation and swelling
Hydrotherapy - ANSWER-Uses water for soothing pains and treating certain medical
conditions (whirlpools, hot tubs)
, Equipment for hydrotherapy - ANSWER-Pools, whirlpools, spas, hot tubs and
physiotherapy tanks
Relaxes muscles, decreases pain, and increases circulation
What is exercise therapy used for - ANSWER-Flexibility, mobility, muscle tone, and
strength
Exercise therapy - ANSWER-Primary treatment for some disorders and sports
injuries
When using cryotherapy on a patient what is the limit of time the application should
be left on the patient - ANSWER-20 minutes
Which PT equipment uses water to soothe pains and treat medical conditions -
ANSWER-Hydrotherapy
DME - ANSWER-durable medical equipment
Such as canes, wheelchairs, crutches, walkers
Requires a providers order
Standard cane - ANSWER-single-tipped cane; can have curved, T-handle, or J-
handle
Standard cane and provide small support
Tripod and quad-base canes - ANSWER-Canes with bases having three and four
legs, respectively, that provide greater support and stability.
Elbow bent 20-25 degrees
SHOULD NOT LEAN ON CAN FOR SUPPORT
Walkers - ANSWER-Used by patients who cannot walk unassisted
Have balance problems
Provides stability
Crutches - ANSWER-Transfers weight to arms
Types of crutches - ANSWER-axillary, Lofstrand, Canadian
axillary crutches - ANSWER-Ground to axilla; short-term use
Lofstrand, or Canadian crutches - ANSWER-Ground to forearm; long-term use
diagnostic radiology - ANSWER-Is used for screening and clinical diagnosis
the use of x-ray technology to determine the cause of a patient's symptoms
X-ray - ANSWER-Electromagnetic waves that travel at the speed of light and
penetrate solid objects
-requires shielding with lead aprons
THERAPY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
joint mobility testing - ANSWER-- Range of motion (ROM) - degree to which a joint is
able to move
muscle strength testing - ANSWER-- Compares each side of body
Gait - Ambulation testing - ANSWER-- Assessment of how a patient walks; length of
stride, balance, coordination.
posture testing - ANSWER-body position and alignment
Checks spinal curves
Symmetry of alignment
Which is an assessment of how a patient walks, length of stride, balance, and
coordination - ANSWER-Gait
Cryotherapy - ANSWER-Applies cold for therapeutic reasons; constricts blood
vessels
Types of Cryotherapy - ANSWER-Wet or dry
Chemical or natural
What does cryotherapy do? - ANSWER-Constricts blood vessels
Prevents swelling
Controls bleeding
Anesthetic effect (takes away pain)
Reduces pus formation
Lowers body temp
Thermotherapy - ANSWER-Applies heat for therapeutic reasons, dilates blood
vessels (erythema)
types of thermotherapy - ANSWER-Dry or moist
What does thermotherapy do - ANSWER-Dilates blood vessels (erythema)
Relieves pain and congestion
Reduces muscle spasms
Relaxes muscles
Reduces inflammation and swelling
Hydrotherapy - ANSWER-Uses water for soothing pains and treating certain medical
conditions (whirlpools, hot tubs)
, Equipment for hydrotherapy - ANSWER-Pools, whirlpools, spas, hot tubs and
physiotherapy tanks
Relaxes muscles, decreases pain, and increases circulation
What is exercise therapy used for - ANSWER-Flexibility, mobility, muscle tone, and
strength
Exercise therapy - ANSWER-Primary treatment for some disorders and sports
injuries
When using cryotherapy on a patient what is the limit of time the application should
be left on the patient - ANSWER-20 minutes
Which PT equipment uses water to soothe pains and treat medical conditions -
ANSWER-Hydrotherapy
DME - ANSWER-durable medical equipment
Such as canes, wheelchairs, crutches, walkers
Requires a providers order
Standard cane - ANSWER-single-tipped cane; can have curved, T-handle, or J-
handle
Standard cane and provide small support
Tripod and quad-base canes - ANSWER-Canes with bases having three and four
legs, respectively, that provide greater support and stability.
Elbow bent 20-25 degrees
SHOULD NOT LEAN ON CAN FOR SUPPORT
Walkers - ANSWER-Used by patients who cannot walk unassisted
Have balance problems
Provides stability
Crutches - ANSWER-Transfers weight to arms
Types of crutches - ANSWER-axillary, Lofstrand, Canadian
axillary crutches - ANSWER-Ground to axilla; short-term use
Lofstrand, or Canadian crutches - ANSWER-Ground to forearm; long-term use
diagnostic radiology - ANSWER-Is used for screening and clinical diagnosis
the use of x-ray technology to determine the cause of a patient's symptoms
X-ray - ANSWER-Electromagnetic waves that travel at the speed of light and
penetrate solid objects
-requires shielding with lead aprons
