NHPC Physiotherapy License — Practice Quiz (Set 4)By sushil / October 6, 2026 NHPC Physiotherapy License — Practice Quiz (Set 4) 10 questions · 15 minute time limit Start Quiz You can take this quiz as a guest. Log in first if you want it saved to your progress history. In manual muscle testing (MMT) using the standard 0u20135 grading scale, a grade of 3 generally indicates what level of muscle function? No muscle contraction at all A full range of motion against gravity but without added manual resistance A full range of motion against gravity and strong manual resistance Only a flicker of contraction with no joint movement The RICE protocol, commonly recommended for acute soft tissue injuries, stands for which of the following? Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Rotate, Immobilize, Cool, Exercise Rest, Infrared, Compression, Exercise Reduce, Ice, Circulate, Elevate In anatomical terminology, which plane divides the body into right and left portions? The frontal (coronal) plane The sagittal plane The transverse plane The oblique plane What is the primary clinical purpose of using a goniometer during a physiotherapy assessment? To measure muscle strength To measure the range of motion at a joint To measure blood pressure To measure body temperature The normal human gait cycle is generally divided into which two main phases? Stance phase and swing phase Flexion phase and extension phase Loading phase and unloading phase only Acceleration phase and deceleration phase only Which type of muscle contraction involves the generation of tension without a change in the muscleu2019s length, such as pushing against an immovable wall? Isotonic contraction Isokinetic contraction Isometric contraction Eccentric contraction A ball-and-socket joint, such as the hip or shoulder, is classified under which category of synovial joint based on its movement capability? It allows the greatest range of multi-directional movement among synovial joint types It allows movement in only one plane, like a hinge It allows no movement at all It only allows gliding movement Which of the following is a commonly recognized general contraindication for applying therapeutic ultrasound? Application directly over a known malignant tumor Application over a healthy large muscle group Application after a thorough skin check Application at a low intensity setting Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is most commonly used in physiotherapy practice for which purpose? Strengthening bone density Pain relief and modulation Measuring joint range of motion Sterilizing wound sites Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is best described as which type of stretching technique? A technique combining passive stretching with isometric contraction and relaxation of the target muscle to improve flexibility A technique that avoids any muscle contraction during stretching A purely ballistic, bouncing stretch technique A technique used only for cardiovascular conditioning Submit Quiz
