PCL Physiotherapy License Exam – Model Questions Set 2
1. Which of the following is the primary function of the rotator cuff muscles?
a) Stabilization of the shoulder joint
b) Flexion of the shoulder
c) Extension of the elbow
d) Supination of the forearm
2. What is the normal range of motion (ROM) for knee flexion?
a) 90°
b) 120°
c) 135°
d) 150°
3. Which nerve is commonly affected in carpal tunnel syndrome?
a) Ulnar nerve
b) Radial nerve
c) Median nerve
d) Musculocutaneous nerve
4. The McMurray test is used to assess which structure in the knee?
a) Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
b) Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
c) Meniscus
d) Patellar tendon
5. Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for ultrasound therapy?
a) Over a pregnant uterus
b) Over a metal implant
c) Over open wounds
d) Over a fracture site
6. In which condition is the Trendelenburg sign positive?
a) Plantar fasciitis
b) Hip abductor weakness
c) Ankle sprain
d) Biceps tendon rupture
7. Which gait pattern is commonly seen in patients with Parkinson’s disease?
a) Scissoring gait
b) Ataxic gait
c) Festinating gait
d) Trendelenburg gait
8. What is the primary purpose of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)?
a) Improve endurance
b) Enhance flexibility and strength
c) Increase cardiovascular fitness
d) Improve bone density
9. Which of the following is an open-chain exercise?
a) Squats
b) Leg press
c) Seated knee extension
d) Push-ups
10. Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?
a) Tibialis anterior
b) Gastrocnemius
c) Soleus
d) Peroneus longus
11. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to assess:
a) Respiratory function
b) Muscle strength
c) Level of consciousness
d) Range of motion
12. What is the primary cause of foot drop?
a) Radial nerve injury
b) Sciatic nerve injury
c) Peroneal nerve injury
d) Femoral nerve injury
13. The main goal of passive range of motion (PROM) exercises is to:
a) Strengthen muscles
b) Improve joint mobility
c) Increase cardiovascular endurance
d) Enhance proprioception
14. Which test is used to assess an Achilles tendon rupture?
a) Lachman test
b) Thompson test
c) Yergason test
d) Finkelstein test
15. Which muscle is the prime mover in elbow flexion?
a) Biceps brachii
b) Triceps brachii
c) Deltoid
d) Brachioradialis
16. Which modality is most effective for reducing acute inflammation?
a) Moist heat
b) Electrical stimulation
c) Ice therapy (cryotherapy)
d) Ultrasound therapy
17. Which spinal nerve root is tested by the patellar reflex?
a) L2-L3
b) L3-L4
c) L4-L5
d) S1-S2
18. What is the primary benefit of aquatic therapy?
a) Increases muscle fatigue
b) Reduces joint stress and enhances mobility
c) Decreases blood circulation
d) Increases joint stiffness
19. Which condition is characterized by lateral curvature of the spine?
a) Kyphosis
b) Lordosis
c) Scoliosis
d) Spinal stenosis
20. Which exercise is best for strengthening the quadriceps muscle?
a) Seated leg curls
b) Standing calf raises
c) Leg extensions
d) Hip abduction
Answer Keys
- a) Stabilization of the shoulder joint
- c) 135°
- c) Median nerve
- c) Meniscus
- d) Over a fracture site
- b) Hip abductor weakness
- c) Festinating gait
- b) Enhance flexibility and strength
- c) Seated knee extension
- a) Tibialis anterior
- c) Level of consciousness
- c) Peroneal nerve injury
- b) Improve joint mobility
- b) Thompson test
- a) Biceps brachii
- c) Ice therapy (cryotherapy)
- b) L3-L4
- b) Reduces joint stress and enhances mobility
- c) Scoliosis
- c) Leg extensions
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