PEAT Review - Questions With Complete Solutions
What is meralgia paesthetica? Right Ans - compression of the Lateral
femoral cutaneous nerve
Causes pain, tingling, numbness or burning on the lateral thigh
What are the recommendations for diabetic footwear? Right Ans - -Soft
lining for protection from and prevention of excessive friction and pressure
-Shoes with leather soles
-Shoes that are fastenable with adjustable laces or straps
-Supportive structure and a snug fit heel
Which ligament is being assessed with the talar tilt test? Right Ans -
calcaneofibular ligament
Describe palpitations caused from excessive amount of caffeine. Right Ans -
brief palpitations of gradual onset and without any associated pain, dizziness,
or light headedness
What is important in the acute stages of RA? Right Ans - PROTECTION
splints can be used to protect the involved joints, prevent excessive
movement, and reduce mechanical stresses, all of which are desired outcomes
in the acute phase of rheumatoid arthritis.
What is occurring during the initial rapid gain intension-generating capacity
of skeletal muscle? Right Ans - neural responses- increased recruitment in
number of motor units firing
What is emphysema? Right Ans - characterized by abnormal and
permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal non
respiratory bronchioles accompanied by destructive changes of the alveolar
walls
What is modified plantigrade position Right Ans - Modified plantigrade is
an ideal early standing posture in which to develop upper extremity and
lower extremity control. Affected extremities are weight-bearing out of
synergy patterns. This position is easily tolerated by elderly patients.
, what is methotrexate used for? Right Ans - disease-modifying
antirheumatic drug used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
what are the early signs of poor prognosis in patients with ALS? Right Ans -
swallowing difficulties
Pts with initial onset of bulbar and respiratory weakness tend to have a more
rapid progression to death than patients whose weakness begins in the distal
extremities
what sx present in fetal alcohol syndrome? Right Ans - maxillary
hypoplasia, an elongated mid face, and a short, upturned nose. The child has a
short attention span and poor growth.
Fine motor dysfunction, visuomotor deficits, and weak grasp
what is a hinged knee brace used for? Right Ans - MCL or LCL injuries
what is a buttresses used for? Right Ans - manage mal alignments in the
knee
what is an unloader brace? Right Ans - used to manage OA symptoms by
decreasing compressive loads in the joint compartment
what is an infrapatellar strap? Right Ans - most appropriate for treating
patellar tendinitis in the absence of a patellar tracking problem
how does a superficial burn appear? Right Ans - mild/severe erythema
without blisters
how does a superficial partial thickness burn appear? Right Ans - wet with
shiny and weeping surface
how does a full thickness burn appear? Right Ans - white color with
exposed fat
what are cheyne-stokes? Right Ans - respiration is breathing that waxes
and wanes cyclically so that periods of deep breathing alternate with periods
of apnea (no breathing)
What is meralgia paesthetica? Right Ans - compression of the Lateral
femoral cutaneous nerve
Causes pain, tingling, numbness or burning on the lateral thigh
What are the recommendations for diabetic footwear? Right Ans - -Soft
lining for protection from and prevention of excessive friction and pressure
-Shoes with leather soles
-Shoes that are fastenable with adjustable laces or straps
-Supportive structure and a snug fit heel
Which ligament is being assessed with the talar tilt test? Right Ans -
calcaneofibular ligament
Describe palpitations caused from excessive amount of caffeine. Right Ans -
brief palpitations of gradual onset and without any associated pain, dizziness,
or light headedness
What is important in the acute stages of RA? Right Ans - PROTECTION
splints can be used to protect the involved joints, prevent excessive
movement, and reduce mechanical stresses, all of which are desired outcomes
in the acute phase of rheumatoid arthritis.
What is occurring during the initial rapid gain intension-generating capacity
of skeletal muscle? Right Ans - neural responses- increased recruitment in
number of motor units firing
What is emphysema? Right Ans - characterized by abnormal and
permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal non
respiratory bronchioles accompanied by destructive changes of the alveolar
walls
What is modified plantigrade position Right Ans - Modified plantigrade is
an ideal early standing posture in which to develop upper extremity and
lower extremity control. Affected extremities are weight-bearing out of
synergy patterns. This position is easily tolerated by elderly patients.
, what is methotrexate used for? Right Ans - disease-modifying
antirheumatic drug used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
what are the early signs of poor prognosis in patients with ALS? Right Ans -
swallowing difficulties
Pts with initial onset of bulbar and respiratory weakness tend to have a more
rapid progression to death than patients whose weakness begins in the distal
extremities
what sx present in fetal alcohol syndrome? Right Ans - maxillary
hypoplasia, an elongated mid face, and a short, upturned nose. The child has a
short attention span and poor growth.
Fine motor dysfunction, visuomotor deficits, and weak grasp
what is a hinged knee brace used for? Right Ans - MCL or LCL injuries
what is a buttresses used for? Right Ans - manage mal alignments in the
knee
what is an unloader brace? Right Ans - used to manage OA symptoms by
decreasing compressive loads in the joint compartment
what is an infrapatellar strap? Right Ans - most appropriate for treating
patellar tendinitis in the absence of a patellar tracking problem
how does a superficial burn appear? Right Ans - mild/severe erythema
without blisters
how does a superficial partial thickness burn appear? Right Ans - wet with
shiny and weeping surface
how does a full thickness burn appear? Right Ans - white color with
exposed fat
what are cheyne-stokes? Right Ans - respiration is breathing that waxes
and wanes cyclically so that periods of deep breathing alternate with periods
of apnea (no breathing)
