Scorebuilders Q&A

A physical therapist reviews the current pain management protocol of a patient three days post total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following medications would the patient MOST likely have been prescribed for breakthrough pain as needed?

1. Acetaminophen (1,000 milligrams)
2. Meloxicam (15 milligrams)
3. Oxycodone (5 milligrams)
4. Tramadol (100 milligrams)

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A patient is evaluated in physical therapy three days following a lateral ankle reconstruction. Which of the following weight bearing limitations would be MOST typical for this patient?

1.    Non-weight bearing with bilateral axillary crutches
2.    Partial weight bearing with a single axillary crutch
3.    Weight bearing as tolerated with bilateral axillary crutches
4.    Weight bearing as tolerated with a single axillary crutch

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A 55-year-old patient presents with sudden onset of shortness of breath and pleuritic chest pain. As part of the clinical decision making process, a physical therapist considers the Wells Score to assess the probability of pulmonary embolism. Which of the following findings would increase the Wells Score, indicating a higher clinical suspicion for pulmonary embolism?

1. Wheezing during physical activity
2. Bilateral lower extremity swelling
3. Heart rate of 115 beats per minute
4. Productive cough with green sputum

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A patient with cubital tunnel syndrome is being fitted for a night brace. Which of the following braces would be the MOST appropriate to help minimize the patient’s symptoms?

1. Elbow brace, positioned in 40 degrees of flexion
2. Elbow brace, positioned in 100 degrees of flexion
3. Wrist brace, positioned in 20 degrees of extension
4. Wrist brace, positioned in neutral

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A patient presents with weakness extending the fingers and thumb and weakness with supination. The patient reports pain in the lateral elbow, but denies pain or sensory changes in the hand or forearm. Which of the following entrapment syndromes BEST explains these findings?

1. Radial tunnel syndrome
2. Anterior interosseous nerve syndrome
3. Posterior interosseous nerve syndrome
4. Carpal tunnel syndrome

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A physical therapist uses the Ottawa Knee Rules to assess a patient with acute knee trauma. Which of the following findings would indicate a possible knee fracture and justify the need for radiographic imaging? 

1. A 15 degree loss of passive knee extension
2. Isolated tenderness of the patella
3. Tenderness along the medial and lateral joint lines
4. Active knee flexion limited to 105 degrees

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A physical therapist examines a patient who complains of forearm pain and weakness in the hand. During the examination, the therapist identifies weakness with wrist flexion, finger flexion, and thumb adduction. Froment’s sign is positive. Which of the following nerves is MOST likely affected?

1. Ulnar
2. Radial
3. Median
4. Musculocutaneous

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A physical therapist evaluates a patient who sustained an ankle injury during a recreational soccer game. To determine whether imaging is necessary, the therapist applies the Ottawa Foot and Ankle Rules. According to this screening tool, which of the following factors would meet the criteria to refer the patient for an x-ray?

1. Pain near the medial malleolus and an inability to bear weight
2. Pain near the lateral malleolus and passive dorsiflexion limited to five degrees
3. Pain near the posterior calcaneus and a positive talar tilt test
4. Pain near the cuboid and swelling of the ankle joint

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A physical therapist evaluates a patient who presents with leg swelling and discomfort. The patient has a history of recent surgery and prolonged immobility. Based on the Wells Criteria for deep vein thrombosis, which of the following would be the MOST relevant factor in assessing the patient's risk for deep vein thrombosis?

Body mass index greater than 28
2. Previous history of deep vein thrombosis 10 years ago
3. Previous history of prostate cancer 5 years ago
4. Current diagnosis of cellulitis

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A physical therapist works on various balance tasks with a patient who has known balance deficits. The patient has intact visual and vestibular systems, though has deficits with somatosensory inputs. Which of the following activities would be MOST useful in improving utilization of the somatosensory system to maintain balance?

1. Standing on a firm surface with eyes open
2. Standing on a firm surface with eyes closed
3. Standing on a foam pad with eyes open
4. Standing on one leg with eyes open

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