Title: Quiz 6: Pediatrics, Geriatrics and Integumentary System
Course: PHT 1007 Topics in Physical Therapy > Section: Module 6

Q: A musculoskeletal pediatric disorder that presents as a lateral curvature of the spine:
- muscular dystrophy
- spina bifida
- scoliosis
- cerebral palsy
A: scoliosis
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Q: A screening test for newborns that evaluates the infant's heart rate, respiration, muscle tone, and response to stimuli and color; administered at 5 and 10 minutes after birth:
- Bayley Scales of Infant Development
- APGAR
- GMFM
- Denver Developmental Screening Test
A: APGAR
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Q: According to the APTA, a physical therapist assistant may perform sharp debridement of a wound using scalpels and scissors:
- true
- false
A: false
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Q: Age related skeletal changes in the elderly that should be considered include all of the following except:
- loss of bone mass and density
- postural changes
- decreased muscular endurance
- increased blood flow to the muscles
A: increased blood flow to the muscles
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Q: All of the following are indicative of wound healing except:
- bright yellow, thick, watery like drainage
- red or pink skin
- clear, shiny, watery like drainage
- all of the above
A: bright yellow, thick, watery like drainage
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Q: An autograft is a graft transferred from which of the following:
- a cadaver
- a different species
- the patient's own body
- harvested skin
A: the patient's own body
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Q: An important physical therapy intervention for patient's with muscular dystrophy is stretching of the heelcords, hamstrings, and hip flexors:
- true
- false
A: true
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Q: By the year 2050, it is expected that 25% of the American elderly population will be over the age of:
- 65
- 75
- 85
- 95
A: 85
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Q: Changes in skin color such as cyanotic skin, characterized by a bluish/gray discoloration may be indicative of which of the following:
- renal disease
- diabetes
- respiratory disorders
- thryoid problems
A: respiratory disorders
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Q: Children born with Down Syndrome should avoid activities such as tumbling or headstands because these can cause dislocation of of the atlanto-axial joint:
- true
- false
A: true
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Q: Developmental milestones for a 4 to 5 month old infant include all of the following except:
- lifts head in supine position
- reaches for toys
- plays for 2 or 3 minutes with one toy
- all of the above are correct
A: lifts head in supine position
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Q: Hip fracture affects more men than women:
- true
- false
A: false
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Q: In geriatric physical therapy, gait training must consider which of the following:
- a patient's reduced speed in ambulation
- a patient's decreased trunk rotation
- a patient's shorter steps
- all of the above should be considered
A: all of the above should be considered
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Q: The extent of a burn is ranked using what process that estimates the percentage of body surface areas affected:
- Rule of Eights
- Rule of Nines
- Rule of Tens
- Rule of Burns
A: Rule of Nines
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Q: The geriatric evaluation and examination focus mostly on which of the following:
- the individual's level of function
- the individual's ability to remain independent
- both of the above are correct
- none of the above
A: both of the above are correct
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Q: The most common form of congenital, degenerative diseases of the muscle tissue:
- muscular dystrophy
- cerebral palsy
- scoliosis
- Down Syndrome
A: muscular dystrophy
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Q: The most common orthopedic condition of the elderly in the US is which of the following:
- lateral epicondylitis
- spondylolisthesis
- DeQuervaine's syndrome
- hip fracture
A: hip fracture
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Q: Trisomy 21 is also called:
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Spastic CP
- Down Syndrome
- None of the above
A: Down Syndrome
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Q: When treating burns and wounds, it is not necessary to wear protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, and goggles:
- true
- false
A: false
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Q: Which of the following assessment tools tests for self care and mobility of in the elderly population:
- Barthel Index
- Tinetti Assessment
- Gross Motor Function Measure
- APGAR screening test
A: Barthel Index
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Q: Which of the following is an example of a developmental milestone or 3 and 4 year old children:
- using the toilet without help
- brushing teeth with supervision
- standing on tip toes
- all of the above are correct
A: all of the above are correct
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Q: Which of the following is considered a common first degree burn:
- road rash
- sunburn
- pressure ulcer
- athlete's foot
A: sunburn
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Q: Which of the following is considered a perinatal risk factor for cerebral palsy:
- infections
- maternal drug exposure
- poor maternal nutrition
- all of the above
A: poor maternal nutrition
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Q: Which of the following should be documented when assessing wounds:
- location
- size
- color and temperature of surrounding tissue
- all of the above
A: all of the above
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Q: Which of the following would not likely be a part of the pediatric team:
- a Pediatric PT and/or PTA
- the patient's family
- physician
- teachers
- all of the above would be a part of the pediatric team
A: all of the above would be a part of the pediatric team
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