Physical Therapy Practice Quiz

Instructions: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of physical therapy concepts and
principles. Choose the best answer for each question.

1. What is the primary goal of physical therapy?

a) Pain management

b) Rehabilitation

c) Injury prevention

d) Performance enhancement

2. Which of the following is NOT a typical intervention used in physical therapy?

a) Massage therapy

b) Ultrasound therapy

c) Chemotherapy

d) Therapeutic exercise

3. What is the purpose of therapeutic exercise in physical therapy?

a) To increase flexibility

b) To decrease strength

c) To promote sedentary lifestyle

d) To worsen pain

4. What does RICE stand for in the context of injury management?

a) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

b) Rehydration, Immobilization, Compression, Elevation

c) Relaxation, Infection control, Compression, Elevation

d) Rehabilitation, Ice, Compression, Endurance

5. Which of the following conditions is commonly treated with physical therapy?

a) Common cold

b) Broken bone

c) Dental cavity

d) Vision impairment

6. Which body system does physical therapy primarily focus on?

a) Musculoskeletal system

b) Respiratory system

c) Nervous system

d) Cardiovascular system

7. What is the purpose of gait training in physical therapy?

a) To improve balance and coordination while walking

b) To promote running as a form of exercise

c) To decrease mobility and independence

d) To increase the risk of falls

8. Which of the following is NOT a component of a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation?

a) Assessment of medical history

b) Measurement of vital signs

c) Evaluation of strength and range of motion

d) Analysis of dietary habits

9. What is proprioception in the context of physical therapy?

a) Awareness of one's body position and movement

b) A type of massage therapy

c) An exercise technique involving stretching

d) A surgical procedure for joint replacement

10. Which of the following is an example of a modalitiy used in physical therapy?

a) MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

b) CT scan (Computed Tomography)

c) TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)

d) EEG (Electroencephalogram)

Answers:

1. b) Rehabilitation

2. c) Chemotherapy

3. a) To increase flexibility

4. a) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

5. b) Broken bone

6. a) Musculoskeletal system

7. a) To improve balance and coordination while walking

8. d) Analysis of dietary habits

9. a) Awareness of one's body position and movement

10. c) TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)