MSK II ALL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETED UPDATED
Which of the following risk factors could lead to achilles tendinopathy?
Calf Weakness
Damage to what ligament could cause excessive pronation that can lead to the
development of achilles tendinopathy?
Deltoid Ligament
Which of the following would you NOT expect to see in a patient with impaired LQ
control?
Excessive hip extension
Joint integrity, passive stiffness, Neural input, and muscle function are the 4
variables for inhibition
False
Which of the following combined motions can MOST often bring up stenosis
symptoms in the lumbar spine?
Extension and side bending
Which of the following segments of the Spine has the greatest consequences
with IDD conditions due to having the narrowest canal?
Thoracic
You patient presents to the clinic with sudden back pain following a traumatic
event. their pain is increased while sitting but decreased when they walk. A lateral
shift of their shoulders on the pelvis is also noted on Observation. Which of the
following conditions could be indicated?
Acute IDD
Which of the following etiologies could most likely lead to persistent IDD?
Genetics
The nucleus migrating and breaking away from the annulus is what type of
herniation?
,Free Sequestration
Your patient has been seeing you for their low back pain for the past 6 weeks with
no improvement. What would the next best course of action you should do for
this condition?
Refer them for imaging
Which if the following statements regarding medications for LBP is FALSE?
LPB generally does not contribute to a greater opioid addiction in patient populations.
Which of the following interventions has the best impact on LBP conditions?
Cognitive therapy
Your patient presents to the clinic with Unilateral LE pain. Their symptoms are
increased when standing or walking and decreased when sitting or bending
forward. They also report paresthesias' down the involved side. which of the
following conditions is MOST likely indicated?
Stenosis
When performing a neuro scan on a patient you note decreased sensation around
the fibular head and dorsal foot of the R LE. Further testing shows fatiguing
weakness with foot eversion myotome testing. Which of the following tests can
you perform to further rule IN the most likely affected spinal nerve?
Hip abduction myotome
Which of the following conditions is a bony defect or fracture of the pars
interarticularis either uniliaterally or bilaterally?
Spondylolysis
Which of the following conditions is when a vertebral segment slips anteriorly?
Spondylolistheis
Your patient presents to the clinic with anterior leg pain that is TTP. their
symptoms are reproduced in the same location with medial malleolus
percussions, as well as the single leg heel hop test. Which of the following
conditions is MOST likely indicated?
Tibial stress fracture
Which of the following interventions is NOT recommended for plantar
fasciopathy?
, Dry needling
Your patient reports to the clinic with medial heel pain. Their symptoms are at
their worst at the beginning and end of their day. You note in your scan painful
and limited foot dorsiflexion and extension of the 1st MTP joint. Which of the
following conditions is MOST likely indicated?
Plantar fasciopathy
The Ottawa ankle clinical decision rules (CDR) are used for which of the following
conditions?
Ankle sprains
Which of the following ligaments is the most commonly torn ligament in the
ankle?
Anterior talofibular ligament
Which of the following statements regarding MET for ACL injuries is FALSE?
When training for neuromuscular control, you want to increase ground reaction forces.
Where would you MOST likely expected Tenderness with palpation with a patient
with Iliotibial band syndrome?
Gerdy's tubercle
What would be an example of an
isotonic loading with compression from lengthening exercise for iliotibial band
syndrome?
Hip abduction starting from an adducted position
Patellar Dislocations are a more severe case of which of the the following
conditions?
Patello-femoral pain syndrome
What percentage of muscle activation is sufficient to maintain stability and
improve muscular endurance?
30%
What Hamstring to Quad strength percentage would be the ultimate goal for a
female patient returning for an anterior cruciate ligament injury?
>75%
COMPLETED UPDATED
Which of the following risk factors could lead to achilles tendinopathy?
Calf Weakness
Damage to what ligament could cause excessive pronation that can lead to the
development of achilles tendinopathy?
Deltoid Ligament
Which of the following would you NOT expect to see in a patient with impaired LQ
control?
Excessive hip extension
Joint integrity, passive stiffness, Neural input, and muscle function are the 4
variables for inhibition
False
Which of the following combined motions can MOST often bring up stenosis
symptoms in the lumbar spine?
Extension and side bending
Which of the following segments of the Spine has the greatest consequences
with IDD conditions due to having the narrowest canal?
Thoracic
You patient presents to the clinic with sudden back pain following a traumatic
event. their pain is increased while sitting but decreased when they walk. A lateral
shift of their shoulders on the pelvis is also noted on Observation. Which of the
following conditions could be indicated?
Acute IDD
Which of the following etiologies could most likely lead to persistent IDD?
Genetics
The nucleus migrating and breaking away from the annulus is what type of
herniation?
,Free Sequestration
Your patient has been seeing you for their low back pain for the past 6 weeks with
no improvement. What would the next best course of action you should do for
this condition?
Refer them for imaging
Which if the following statements regarding medications for LBP is FALSE?
LPB generally does not contribute to a greater opioid addiction in patient populations.
Which of the following interventions has the best impact on LBP conditions?
Cognitive therapy
Your patient presents to the clinic with Unilateral LE pain. Their symptoms are
increased when standing or walking and decreased when sitting or bending
forward. They also report paresthesias' down the involved side. which of the
following conditions is MOST likely indicated?
Stenosis
When performing a neuro scan on a patient you note decreased sensation around
the fibular head and dorsal foot of the R LE. Further testing shows fatiguing
weakness with foot eversion myotome testing. Which of the following tests can
you perform to further rule IN the most likely affected spinal nerve?
Hip abduction myotome
Which of the following conditions is a bony defect or fracture of the pars
interarticularis either uniliaterally or bilaterally?
Spondylolysis
Which of the following conditions is when a vertebral segment slips anteriorly?
Spondylolistheis
Your patient presents to the clinic with anterior leg pain that is TTP. their
symptoms are reproduced in the same location with medial malleolus
percussions, as well as the single leg heel hop test. Which of the following
conditions is MOST likely indicated?
Tibial stress fracture
Which of the following interventions is NOT recommended for plantar
fasciopathy?
, Dry needling
Your patient reports to the clinic with medial heel pain. Their symptoms are at
their worst at the beginning and end of their day. You note in your scan painful
and limited foot dorsiflexion and extension of the 1st MTP joint. Which of the
following conditions is MOST likely indicated?
Plantar fasciopathy
The Ottawa ankle clinical decision rules (CDR) are used for which of the following
conditions?
Ankle sprains
Which of the following ligaments is the most commonly torn ligament in the
ankle?
Anterior talofibular ligament
Which of the following statements regarding MET for ACL injuries is FALSE?
When training for neuromuscular control, you want to increase ground reaction forces.
Where would you MOST likely expected Tenderness with palpation with a patient
with Iliotibial band syndrome?
Gerdy's tubercle
What would be an example of an
isotonic loading with compression from lengthening exercise for iliotibial band
syndrome?
Hip abduction starting from an adducted position
Patellar Dislocations are a more severe case of which of the the following
conditions?
Patello-femoral pain syndrome
What percentage of muscle activation is sufficient to maintain stability and
improve muscular endurance?
30%
What Hamstring to Quad strength percentage would be the ultimate goal for a
female patient returning for an anterior cruciate ligament injury?
>75%
