NHPC Physiotherapy License — Practice Quiz (Set 5)By sushil / October 6, 2026 NHPC Physiotherapy License — Practice Quiz (Set 5) 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. What is the primary purpose of a u201cgoniometeru201d in physiotherapy assessment? To measure muscle strength To measure joint range of motion (angles) To measure blood pressure To measure body temperature What does u201cmanual muscle testingu201d (MMT) grade primarily assess? Joint range of motion The strength of a specific muscle or muscle group against resistance Reflex response speed Skin sensation What is the main physiological effect of applying cryotherapy (cold therapy) in the acute stage of an injury? Increases blood flow and swelling Reduces inflammation, pain, and swelling by vasoconstriction Increases muscle flexibility Promotes faster bone healing directly What is the primary purpose of u201cproprioceptive neuromuscular facilitationu201d (PNF) stretching? To measure muscle strength To improve flexibility and range of motion using contraction-relaxation techniques To diagnose nerve damage To treat skin conditions In gait analysis, what does the u201cstance phaseu201d refer to? The period when the foot is in the air The period when the foot is in contact with the ground, bearing weight The moment of heel strike only The period between two strides What is the primary purpose of therapeutic ultrasound in physiotherapy? To produce deep heating effects and promote tissue healing To measure muscle electrical activity To take diagnostic images of bones To strengthen bones directly What does u201cTENSu201d (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) primarily help manage? Bone fractures Pain, through nerve stimulation that can block pain signal transmission Muscle atrophy directly Skin infections What is the main goal of u201cchest physiotherapyu201d techniques such as percussion and postural drainage? To strengthen the diaphragm only To help clear secretions from the airways and improve respiratory function To treat fractures of the ribs To improve cardiac output directly What is the purpose of u201cprogressive resistance exerciseu201d in rehabilitation? To gradually increase load on muscles to improve strength over time To decrease muscle activity To immobilize a joint completely To test for nerve damage What does the term u201ccontraindicationu201d mean in the context of physiotherapy treatment? A technique that is always beneficial A condition or factor that makes a particular treatment potentially harmful and inadvisable A billing code A type of exercise equipment Submit Quiz
