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_____ is a normal sound heard when mitral and tricuspid valves close.
_____is a normal sound heard when aortic and pulmonic valves close.
____ is normal in children and young adults, but is abnormal if heard in those over the
age of 40 years. In patients who have heart failure, it is indicative of ventricular failure or
lack of ventricular compliance.
____ is an abnormal sound that may occur with cardiomyopathies and coarctation of the
aorta but not with left ventricular failure. - CORRECT ANSWER: S1
S2
S3
S4
_____ pain is referred to the right shoulder, upper back, and chest - CORRECT
ANSWER: Liver
__________slows the respiratory rate. - CORRECT ANSWER: Pursed-lip breathing
-The pulmonary valve?
-The aortic valve?
-The tricuspid valve?
-The mitral valve is auscultated at? - CORRECT ANSWER: PAT M
,-The pulmonary valve is auscultated at the second intercostal space, left sternal border
-The aortic valve is auscultated at the second intercostal space, right sternal border.
-The tricuspid valve is auscultated at the fourth intercostal space, left sternal border.
-The mitral valve is auscultated at the fifth intercostal space along the midclavicular line.
- CORRECT ANSWER: What is the appropriate progression of PNF technique
interventions?
1. progress control from small range to large range and isometric to isotonic
contractions.
2. progress control
- CORRECT ANSWER: Which hand deformity is the result of median nerve
dysfunction?
1. ape hand deformity
2. boutonniere deformity
3. swan neck deformity
4. mallet finger
1. adhesive capsulitis - CORRECT ANSWER: Which condition is characterized by a
restriction in shoulder motion as a result of inflammation and fibrosis of the shoulder
capsule?
1. adhesive capsulitis
2. impingement syndrome
3. bicipital tendonitis
4. thoracic outlet syndrome
1. anterior-inferior - CORRECT ANSWER: In which direction do most dislocations of the
glenohumeral joint occur
1. anterior-inferior
2. posterior-inferior
, 3. posterior
4. superior
1. axillary crutches - CORRECT ANSWER: Which assistive device would be best
indicated for a healthy 26-year-old male with left ankle fracture who is non-weight
bearing in his left lower extremity?
1. axillary crutches
2. forearm crutches
3. hemiwalker
4. single point cane
1. closed chain terminal knee extension exercises - CORRECT ANSWER: The physical
therapy evaluation indicates a positive Lachman's test of the right knee of a soccer
player. The patient has opted to avoid surgery at this time. What is the best initial
treatment intervention to build strength?
1. closed chain terminal knee extension exercises
2. open chain terminal knee extension exercises
3. lateral cutting coordination activities
4. plyometrics
1. compensatory strategy - CORRECT ANSWER: Teaching a patient with balance
instability to ambulate with a rolling walker is an example of which type of strategy?
1. compensatory strategies
2. disability stategy
3. Motor learning strategy
4. remedial strategy
1. Every 30 days - CORRECT ANSWER: For medicare patients, what is the minimum
requirement for completion of reevaluation or reassessments by the supervising
physical therapists
Update 2025-2026 Exam 120 Questions with
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_____ is a normal sound heard when mitral and tricuspid valves close.
_____is a normal sound heard when aortic and pulmonic valves close.
____ is normal in children and young adults, but is abnormal if heard in those over the
age of 40 years. In patients who have heart failure, it is indicative of ventricular failure or
lack of ventricular compliance.
____ is an abnormal sound that may occur with cardiomyopathies and coarctation of the
aorta but not with left ventricular failure. - CORRECT ANSWER: S1
S2
S3
S4
_____ pain is referred to the right shoulder, upper back, and chest - CORRECT
ANSWER: Liver
__________slows the respiratory rate. - CORRECT ANSWER: Pursed-lip breathing
-The pulmonary valve?
-The aortic valve?
-The tricuspid valve?
-The mitral valve is auscultated at? - CORRECT ANSWER: PAT M
,-The pulmonary valve is auscultated at the second intercostal space, left sternal border
-The aortic valve is auscultated at the second intercostal space, right sternal border.
-The tricuspid valve is auscultated at the fourth intercostal space, left sternal border.
-The mitral valve is auscultated at the fifth intercostal space along the midclavicular line.
- CORRECT ANSWER: What is the appropriate progression of PNF technique
interventions?
1. progress control from small range to large range and isometric to isotonic
contractions.
2. progress control
- CORRECT ANSWER: Which hand deformity is the result of median nerve
dysfunction?
1. ape hand deformity
2. boutonniere deformity
3. swan neck deformity
4. mallet finger
1. adhesive capsulitis - CORRECT ANSWER: Which condition is characterized by a
restriction in shoulder motion as a result of inflammation and fibrosis of the shoulder
capsule?
1. adhesive capsulitis
2. impingement syndrome
3. bicipital tendonitis
4. thoracic outlet syndrome
1. anterior-inferior - CORRECT ANSWER: In which direction do most dislocations of the
glenohumeral joint occur
1. anterior-inferior
2. posterior-inferior
, 3. posterior
4. superior
1. axillary crutches - CORRECT ANSWER: Which assistive device would be best
indicated for a healthy 26-year-old male with left ankle fracture who is non-weight
bearing in his left lower extremity?
1. axillary crutches
2. forearm crutches
3. hemiwalker
4. single point cane
1. closed chain terminal knee extension exercises - CORRECT ANSWER: The physical
therapy evaluation indicates a positive Lachman's test of the right knee of a soccer
player. The patient has opted to avoid surgery at this time. What is the best initial
treatment intervention to build strength?
1. closed chain terminal knee extension exercises
2. open chain terminal knee extension exercises
3. lateral cutting coordination activities
4. plyometrics
1. compensatory strategy - CORRECT ANSWER: Teaching a patient with balance
instability to ambulate with a rolling walker is an example of which type of strategy?
1. compensatory strategies
2. disability stategy
3. Motor learning strategy
4. remedial strategy
1. Every 30 days - CORRECT ANSWER: For medicare patients, what is the minimum
requirement for completion of reevaluation or reassessments by the supervising
physical therapists
