Question 1

The ability of soft tissue to assume a new and greater length after a stretch force is removed is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Plasticity.
B)   Viscoelasticity.
C)   Elasticity.
D)   Tissue memory.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 2

While instructing a patient to fully elongate the latissimus dorsi muscle,you would have her place the limb in which position?

Accepted Answer

A)   Shoulder flexion,abduction,and external rotation
B)   Shoulder extension,abduction,and internal rotation
C)   Shoulder extension,adduction,and internal rotation
D)   Shoulder flexion,adduction,and external rotationE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

To help reduce post-stretch soreness after stretching into shoulder flexion,cold should be applied with the limb in which of the following positions?

Accepted Answer

A)   End-range shoulder flexion
B)   End-range shoulder extension
C)   Mid-range shoulder flexion
D)   Cold is not recommended after a stretch.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Your patient develops a contracture as the result of hypertonicity after a traumatic brain injury.This type of hip contracture is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   Arthrogenic contracture.
B)   Pseudomyostatic contracture.
C)   Fibrotic contracture.
D)   Myostatic contracture.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Your patient has significant limitation in right shoulder external rotation.As you perform stretch interventions to improve ROM,you also need to develop strength in which of the following agonists?

Accepted Answer

A)   Subscapularis
B)   Anterior deltoid
C)   Infraspinatus
D)   Pectoralis minorE) None of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 6

You are asked to do "selective stretching" with a patient with a spinal cord injury.Which of the following best describes the concept of this particular technique?

Accepted Answer

A)   The duration and frequency of the treatment sessions are limited to 5 minutes once a day as a precaution.
B)   Active and passive stretching techniques are alternated so that the muscle spindle will regenerate.
C)   You allow tightness of specific muscles to remain in order to optimize function.
D)   PNF patterns are used to encourage reflexive responses.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 7

Which of the following in NOT a precaution for stretching interventions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient with suspected osteoporosis
B)   Soreness after previous session that lasted 4 hours
C)   Edematous tissue
D)   Patient who has been on prolonged bed restE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Safe and effective stretching to increase ROM requires all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Proper alignment and patient positioning.
B)   Stabilization of the proximal attachment of the muscle.
C)   Use of gained ROM in active function.
D)   Strengthening of the agonist.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

A person who has been on extended bed rest has a hip contracture that places the hip in a position of external rotation.You note in your documentation that your patient has a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Hip flexion contracture.
B)   Hip adduction contracture.
C)   Hip internal rotation contracture.
D)   Hip external rotation contracture.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The type of stretching technique that utilizes a high-speed,high-intensity,and short-duration stretch force is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Ballistic stretch.
B)   Static stretch.
C)   Cyclic stretch.
D)   Mechanical stretch.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 4: Stretching for Impaired Mobility

The ability of soft tissue to assume a new and greater length after a stretch force is removed is called:

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While instructing a patient to fully elongate the latissimus dorsi muscle,you would have her place the limb in which position?

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To help reduce post-stretch soreness after stretching into shoulder flexion,cold should be applied with the limb in which of the following positions?

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Your patient develops a contracture as the result of hypertonicity after a traumatic brain injury.This type of hip contracture is called a(n) :

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Your patient has significant limitation in right shoulder external rotation.As you perform stretch interventions to improve ROM,you also need to develop strength in which of the following agonists?

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You are asked to do "selective stretching" with a patient with a spinal cord injury.Which of the following best describes the concept of this particular technique?

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Which of the following in NOT a precaution for stretching interventions?

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Safe and effective stretching to increase ROM requires all of the following except:

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A person who has been on extended bed rest has a hip contracture that places the hip in a position of external rotation.You note in your documentation that your patient has a:

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The type of stretching technique that utilizes a high-speed,high-intensity,and short-duration stretch force is called a:

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Exam 4: Stretching for Impaired Mobility

The ability of soft tissue to assume a new and greater length after a stretch force is removed is called:

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While instructing a patient to fully elongate the latissimus dorsi muscle,you would have her place the limb in which position?

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To help reduce post-stretch soreness after stretching into shoulder flexion,cold should be applied with the limb in which of the following positions?

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Your patient develops a contracture as the result of hypertonicity after a traumatic brain injury.This type of hip contracture is called a(n) :

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Your patient has significant limitation in right shoulder external rotation.As you perform stretch interventions to improve ROM,you also need to develop strength in which of the following agonists?

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You are asked to do "selective stretching" with a patient with a spinal cord injury.Which of the following best describes the concept of this particular technique?

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Which of the following in NOT a precaution for stretching interventions?

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Safe and effective stretching to increase ROM requires all of the following except:

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A person who has been on extended bed rest has a hip contracture that places the hip in a position of external rotation.You note in your documentation that your patient has a:

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The type of stretching technique that utilizes a high-speed,high-intensity,and short-duration stretch force is called a:

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