NHPC PCL Physiotherapy License Exam Model Questions Free Practice
1. Which of the following is the primary function of a physiotherapist?
a) Prescribing medications
b) Diagnosing diseases
c) Preventing and treating movement disorders
d) Performing surgeries
2. Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?
a) Coronal plane
b) Transverse plane
c) Sagittal plane
d) Frontal plane
3. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to assess:
a) Joint mobility
b) Muscle strength
c) Consciousness level
d) Pain intensity
4. Which of the following is NOT a component of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)?
a) Rhythmic initiation
b) Alternating isometrics
c) Contract-relax technique
d) Isometric stretching
5. Which nerve is commonly compressed in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
a) Ulnar nerve
b) Radial nerve
c) Median nerve
d) Musculocutaneous nerve
6. The primary goal of passive range of motion (PROM) exercises is to:
a) Increase muscle strength
b) Improve joint mobility
c) Enhance cardiovascular endurance
d) Improve proprioception
7. Which of the following is a contraindication for ultrasound therapy?
a) Muscle spasm
b) Joint stiffness
c) Open wounds
d) Chronic pain
8. Which test is used to assess anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury?
a) McMurray’s test
b) Lachman’s test
c) Thomas test
d) Ober’s test
9. The term “paresis” refers to:
a) Complete paralysis
b) Partial loss of muscle function
c) Increased muscle tone
d) Involuntary muscle contraction
10. Which of the following is an example of an open-chain exercise?
a) Squats
b) Push-ups
c) Leg extension
d) Lunges
11. Which energy system is primarily used during a 100-meter sprint?
a) Aerobic system
b) Anaerobic glycolysis
c) Phosphagen system
d) Oxidative phosphorylation
12. Which condition is characterized by progressive degeneration of motor neurons?
a) Multiple sclerosis
b) Parkinson’s disease
c) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
d) Guillain-Barré syndrome
13. The Modified Ashworth Scale is used to assess:
a) Pain levels
b) Muscle spasticity
c) Joint instability
d) Coordination
14. Which exercise is recommended for a patient with osteoporosis?
a) Swimming
b) Weight-bearing exercises
c) Prolonged bed rest
d) Passive stretching
15. A patient with hemiplegia from a stroke typically presents with:
a) Weakness in both legs
b) Weakness on one side of the body
c) Decreased deep tendon reflexes bilaterally
d) Bilateral loss of sensation
16. Which of the following is a primary role of the rotator cuff muscles?
a) Knee stabilization
b) Shoulder stabilization
c) Ankle dorsiflexion
d) Wrist flexion
17. Which technique is commonly used to relieve pain in trigger points?
a) Cryotherapy
b) Myofascial release
c) Whirlpool therapy
d) Compression bandaging
18. A Trendelenburg gait is caused by weakness in which muscle?
a) Rectus femoris
b) Tibialis anterior
c) Gluteus medius
d) Gastrocnemius
19. Which modality is most suitable for treating chronic low back pain?
a) Shortwave diathermy
b) Cryotherapy
c) TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
d) Hydrotherapy
20. What is the primary purpose of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD?
a) Increase lung compliance
b) Improve respiratory muscle strength and endurance
c) Reduce airway resistance
d) Completely cure the disease
Answer Keys
- c) Preventing and treating movement disorders
- c) Sagittal plane
- c) Consciousness level
- d) Isometric stretching
- c) Median nerve
- b) Improve joint mobility
- c) Open wounds
- b) Lachman’s test
- b) Partial loss of muscle function
- c) Leg extension
- c) Phosphagen system
- c) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- b) Muscle spasticity
- b) Weight-bearing exercises
- b) Weakness on one side of the body
- b) Shoulder stabilization
- b) Myofascial release
- c) Gluteus medius
- c) TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
- b) Improve respiratory muscle strength and endurance
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