CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PATIENTS Final Examination Questions Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 222, or complete your test online a t EliteLearning.com/Book 1. The term “arthritis,” which literally means “joint inflammation,” is an umbrella terms for more than ________ different medical conditions that are a portion of the larger category of rheumatic disease.
6. A physical therapist’s goals in a patient with lymphedema include: a. Reducing girth circumference of affected extremities. b. Improving skin texture and reducing the risk of infection. c. Promoting patient independence in lymphedema management. d. All of the above. 7. The “hallmarks” of fibromyalgia are: a. Swelling and water retention. b. Dizziness and confusion. c. Muscle pain and fatigue. d. Restless legs and tingly extremities. 8. True or false: A blood test can correctly diagnose individuals with fibromyalgia. a. True. b. False. 9. ____________ is a slowly progressive neurologic condition that affects the motor system. a. Lymphedema. b. Parkinson’s Disease. c. Multiple Sclerosis. d. Arthritis. 10. The four primary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are: a. Tremor, stiffness of the limbs and trunk. b. Slowness of movement, impaired balance and coordination. c. All of the above. d. None of the above.
a. 10. b. 25. c. 50. d. 100. 2. What is the most common type of arthritis? a. Rheumatoid arthritis. b. Severe arthritis. c. Osteoarthritis. d. Arthritis of the hip. 3. Some factors that increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis include: a. Being over 45. b. Being a woman. c. Being overweight or obese. d. All of the above. 4. What condition’s symptoms include painful and debilitating swelling of an extremity and occurs when lymphatic fluid accumulates in the soft tissues, usually in an arm or a leg. a. Lymphedema. b. Arthritis. c. Cancer. d. None of the above. 5. Which group is the largest group of individuals with lymphedema in the United States? a. Elderly. b. Overweight. c. Breast cancer patients. d. Those with high blood pressure.
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