1.
Which hypertonic muscle might result in rotation of the
ilium causing a functional short leg?
a)
biceps femoris
b)
iliopsoas
c)
rectus abdominis
d)
gleuteus medius
2.
Chronic inflammation and fibrosis of the rotator cuff
musculature could result in :
a)
hypermobility of the shoulder
b)
antalgic gait
c)
frozen shoulder
d)
winged scapula
3. Because of their lack of vascularity
the following tissue is known to heal quite slowly
a)
epithelial
b)
fibrous connective
c)
muscle
d)
bone
4.
Inflammation of the bladder, most commonly caused by the
presence of a pathogenic bacteria and leading to frequent
urination is called:
a)
nephritis
b)
hepatitis
c)
diverticulitis
d)
cystitis
5.
Warts are benign neoplasms that are due to infection by
this contagious organism
a)
bacteria
b)
fungus
c)
parasites
d)
virus
6.
Inflammation of the appendix might present with pain in
the
a)
upper right quadrant
b)
lower left quadrant
c)
lower right quadrant
d)
upper left quadrant
7.
Wasting of an organ or tissue from non use is known as:
a)
hypertrophy
b)
hematoma
c)
crepitus
d)
atrophy
8.
The state or condition in which the body or part of the
body is invaded by a pathogenic agent that multiplies and causes
cellular injury is known as:
a)
inflammation
b)
induration
c)
infection
d)
infarction
9.
Inflammation is characterized by
a)
pain, tenderness, heat, swelling
b)
pain, heat, tenderness to touch and swelling
c)
heat, redness, swelling, dryness
d)
pain, heat, redness and swelling
10.
A joint injury in which some of the fibers of the
supporting ligaments are damaged is known as:
a)
subluxation
b)
strain
c)
sprain
d)
dislocation
11.
The abnormal joining together of tissues after
inflammation is known as:
a)
adenoma
b)
adhesion
c)
inflammation
d)
infection
12.
Abnormal extreme posterior curvature of the thoracic
spine is commonly known as
a)
kyphosis
b)
scoliosis
c)
lordosis
d)
none of the above
13.
Soreness, numbness and weakness of the hand due to
compression of the median nerve at the flexor retinaculum and
transvers carpal ligament is referred to as:
a)
thoracic outlet syndrome
b)
scalene syndrome
c)
carpal tunnel syndrome
d)
brachial plexus syndrome
14.
The chronic disease of the liver characterized by
formation of dense connective tissue resulting in loss of
function and increased resistance to blood flow is
a)
hepatitis
b)
cystitis
c)
cholecystitis
d)
cirrhosis
15.
A condition caused by a break in a blood vessel resulting
in a swelling and accumulation of blood within an organ, tissue
or space is known as a:
a)
hypertrophy
b)
abrasion
c)
hematoma
d)
adhesion
16.
A partial or incomplete dislocation of a bone at an
articulation is a :
a)
subluxation
b)
involution
c)
amphiarthrosis
d)
subinvolution
17.
A decrease in blood flow to a tissue or organ resulting
in impairment of a cell function or in cell death is know as:
a)
anemia
b)
aneurysm
c)
ischemia
d)
necrosis
18.
An inflammatory disease of the skin involving sebaceous
glands and hair follicles and characterized by comedones, paules
and pustules is known as:
a)
psoriasis
b)
acne
c)
scabies
d)
decubitus ulcers
19.
Protrusion of the stomach into the mediastinal cavity
above the diaphragm is :
a)
hiatal hernia
b)
osgood-schlatter disease
c)
diverticulitis
d)
marfan’s syndrome
20.
A chronic degenerative joint disease characterizes by
deterioration of articular cartilage, overgrowth of bone, and
impaired function is known as:
a)
gout
b)
rheumatoid arthritis
c)
osteoarthritis
d)
osteoporosis
21.
This disease which is common among the elderly and is
marked by a loss of bone mass and subsequent loss of bone
strength is:
a)
chrondromalacia patellae
b)
osteoporosis
c)
osteoarthritis
d)
lyme disease
22.
The fungal infection of the skin which is characterized
by whitish or fawn –colored irregular shaped patches is known
as:
a)
tinea pedis
b)
tinea versicolor
c)
tinea cruris
d)
leprosy
23.
Peripheral neuropathy and decreased arterial circulation
in the extremities is associated with the degenerative disease:
a)
sciatica
b)
diabetes
c)
rheumatoid arthritis
d)
gout
24. Which muscle would be paralyzed if the
sciatic nerve were severed?
a) Trapezius b) biceps femoris c)
gluteus maximus d) sternocleidomastiod C
25.
When treating a patient with kyphosis, which muscle
should you work on the most? A) Pectorals B) Hamstrings C) hip
rotators D) none of the above
A
26.
A blood clot which has recently formed in a varicose vein
and is still stationary is know as :
a)
embolus
b)
thrombus
c)
embolism
d)
infarction
27.
The weakening of the muscular portion of an artery which
causes the vessel to dilate abnormally and potentially to
rupture is a)Aneurysm b) varicosity c)bypass d)claudication
28.
The popliteal fossa is an endangement site because of
a) lymph nodes b) tibial and peroneal nerve c) median cubital
vein d) carotid artery B
29.
Severe varicose veins is a (an) ___________ for massage.
a) indication b) contraindication c) ischemic response d) all
of the above B
30.
In a patient with subdeltoid bursitis, the pain is worse
if the arm is a) abducted b) adducted c) hyperextended d)
laterally rotated A
31.
Facial paralysis may be due to a lesion on which cranial
nerve? a) III b)VI c)VII d) VIII C
32.
Muscular Dystrophy is characterized by degeneration and
wasting of a) Muscle tissue b) nerves c) epithelial tissue
d)all of the above A
33.
Cutting the median nerve results in the inability to
a)flex the thumb b) extend the wrist c) turn the head d) lift
the leg A
34.
Shinsplint syndrome found often in runners effects the a)
lateral malleolus b) periosteum around the anterior or
posterior tibialis muscle c)plantar fascia d) lateral hip
rotators B
35.
Fibromyalgia is often called a) fibrositis b)
myofibrositis c) chronic fatigue syndrome d) all of the above
D
36.
Epilepsy is characterized by a) short periodic attack of
motor, sensory or psychological malfunction b) epileptic
seizures, which are initiated by abnormal electrical discharges
from the brain c) involuntary contraction of skeletal muscles
d) all of the above D
37.
Conjunctivitis is a) a vision defect b) and inflammation
of the conjuctiva of the eye c) an inlammation of the
conjuctiva of the auditory canal d) inflammation of the
conjuctiva muscle of the neck B
38.
A stationary blood clot in an unbroken vessel is called a
(an) a) thrombus b) embolus c)fibrosis d)hernia A
39.
Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the
skin are characterized by a) sores that never heal
b)red-winged rash appearance c) spider veins on the nose d)
none of the above A
40.
Signs and symptoms of Malignant Melanoma are a)
asymmetrical shape b) irregular border c) multicolored, with
brown, black and sometimes purple d) all of the above D
41.
Psorasis is characterized by a) raised red or pink
patches b) itching c)have a white or silvery scale on top d)
all of the above D
42.
Cramps in muscle tissue are characterized by a)
involuntary contraction b) short term with visible contraction
of muscles c) deficiency of calcium and magnesium d) all of the
above D
