Physiotherapy Secrets – Comprehensive MCQs, Clinical Notes & Exam Preparation Guide by P.P. Sir

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, I - EXERCISE THERAPY


1. The effect of two non-linear systems acting at a common point can be determined
by finding out their resultant, which can be determined by
a. simple arithmetic addition
b. law of triangle
c. law of parallelogram
d. cosine law
2. 40 Kg traction force is applied to the part at an angle of 30 degrees. What will be
the effective distractive force at the joint?
a. 30kg
b. 35kg
c. 40 kg
d. 45 kg
3. Friction is the resistive force offered by the surface, when one surface moves over
the other, which is .
a. Directly proportional to the area of the surface in contact
b. Nature of the surface
c. Weight of the moving object
d. all of the above
4. Pulleys are used to .
a. Make the work easy
b. Alter the direction of motion
c. Gain mechanical efficiency
d. All the above
5. In a pulley maximum resistance force is produced when the angle of pulley is
a. In line with the moving bone
b. 900 to the moving bone
c. 600 with moving bone
d. 450 with the moving bone
6. order lever is the lever of speed.
a. 1st
b.
2nd
c.
3rd
d. All
7. Knee flexion in prone lying is an example of .
a. 1st order lever
b. 2nd order lever
c. 3rd order lever




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, d. 4th order lever
8. 2nd order lever is the lever of .
a. Stability
b. Instability
c. Speed
d. Efficiency
9. Standing on toes is an example of order lever.
a. 1st
b. 2nd
c.
3rd
d. 4th
10. In our body more numbers of order levers are present
a. st
1
b.
2nd
c.
3rd
d.
4th
11. order lever is the lever of power.
a.
1st
b.
2nd
c.
3rd
d. All
12. Nodding movement of head is the example of order lever.
a.
1st
b.
2nd
c.
3rd
d. 4th
13. Elbow flexion in mid-prone position is done by brachioradialis muscle; lifting 10
kg dumb-bell converts it from .
a. 1st to 2nd order lever
b. 2nd to 3rd order lever
c. 3rd to 4th order lever
rd st
d. 3 to 1 order lever all
14. The degrees of freedom of the MCPJ of fingers is .
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
15. Ankle DF/PF takes place .
a. Saggital plane & frontal axis
b. Frontal plane & saggital axis
c. Transverse plane & vertical axis
d. Coronal plane & horizontal axis
16. The characteristics of any starting position .
a. Stable
b. Comfortable
c. Provide room for full range of motion



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, d. All of the above
17. Active fixation can be achieved by .
a. Co contraction of muscles
b. Straps
c. Manual pressure
d. Non of the above
18. In normal standing, line of gravity passes the knee joint.
a. In front of
b. Behind
c. Through
d. Lateral to
19. Pronation and supination take place on .
a. Sagittal plane and frontal axis
b. Frontal plane and sagittal axis
c. Transverse plane and vertical axis
d. Coronal plane and horizontal axis
20. Mechanically the assistance/ resistance are most effective when it acts at .
a. Acute angle
b. Obtuse angle
c. Perpendicular
d. 0 degree
21. Muscle is most efficient in range.
a. Outer
b. Outer part of middle
c. Inner part of middle
d. Inner
22. Forearm pronation range of motion is limited due to .
a. Bony contact
b. Soft tissue approximation
c. Soft tissue tension
d. Tension of ligament
23. Relaxed passive movement is useful for .
a. Muscle strengthening
b. Improving joint range of motion
c. Remembrance of pattern of movement
d. Improving co-ordination
24. Stretching is the .
a. Slow and sustained forced passive movement
b. Sudden but controlled forced passive movement
c. Relaxed passive movement
d. Manipulation
25. Anterior pelvic tilt is produced by .
a. Hip extensors and abdominals
b. hip flexors and lumbar extensors
c. Hip adductors and trunk side flexors
d. Non of the above



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