Question 1

Which instrument is commonly used to measure joint range of motion (ROM)?

Accepted Answer

Goniometer \u2014 A goniometer is the standard tool physiotherapists use to measure the angle of joint motion.

Question 2

The RICE protocol, commonly used for acute soft tissue injuries, stands for...

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation \u2014 RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is a well-established initial management approach for acute soft tissue injuries to help limit swelling and pain.

Question 3

An isometric muscle contraction is best described as one in which...

Accepted Answer

The muscle generates tension without any change in muscle length or joint movement \u2014 In an isometric contraction, the muscle generates tension and force, but its length stays the same and no joint movement occurs.

Question 4

When a patient has no ability to actively move a limb at all, which type of exercise is typically most appropriate initially?

Accepted Answer

Passive range-of-motion exercises, where the therapist moves the limb \u2014 When a patient cannot actively move a limb, passive range-of-motion exercises, performed by the therapist, help maintain joint mobility without requiring patient-generated force.

Question 5

Synovial joints, such as the knee and shoulder, are generally characterized by...

Accepted Answer

Having the greatest degree of mobility among joint types, with a fluid-filled joint cavity \u2014 Synovial joints contain a fluid-filled joint cavity and allow the greatest range of movement compared to fibrous or cartilaginous joints.

Question 6

The human gait cycle is broadly divided into which two main phases?

Accepted Answer

Stance phase and swing phase \u2014 The gait cycle is classically divided into the stance phase, when the foot is in contact with the ground, and the swing phase, when the limb moves forward through the air.

Question 7

TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a physiotherapy modality primarily used for...

Accepted Answer

Pain relief through electrical nerve stimulation \u2014 TENS delivers low-voltage electrical stimulation through the skin and is primarily used as a non-invasive method for pain relief.

Question 8

At the elbow joint, the biceps and triceps are an example of an agonist-antagonist muscle pair because...

Accepted Answer

One produces flexion while the other produces the opposing movement, extension \u2014 The biceps acts as the agonist for elbow flexion while the triceps acts as the antagonist producing elbow extension, a classic agonist-antagonist pairing.

Question 9

Cryotherapy (ice application) is generally most appropriate during which stage of a soft tissue injury?

Accepted Answer

The acute inflammatory stage, to help reduce swelling and pain \u2014 Ice application is typically most useful in the acute inflammatory phase following an injury, helping to limit swelling and reduce pain.

Question 10

A core principle of effective rehabilitation programs is that they should be...

Accepted Answer

Progressive and individualized to the patientu2019s specific condition and functional goals \u2014 Effective rehabilitation is generally tailored to the individual patientu2019s condition and goals, and progresses gradually as function improves.

NHPC Physiotherapy License MCQ Questions with Answers – Practice Set 2

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NHPC Physiotherapy License MCQ Questions with Answers – Practice Set 2