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  1. A patient presents with weakness of shoulder abduction and external rotation following a traumatic injury to the neck. Which nerve root level is most likely affected?

    Answer: C5

    C5 innervates the deltoid (shoulder abduction) and infraspinatus/teres minor (external rotation) via the axillary and suprascapular nerves.

  2. During gait assessment, a therapist notices the patient's pelvis drops on the left side during right stance phase. Which muscle is most likely weak?

    Answer: Right hip abductor

    A contralateral pelvic drop (Trendelenburg sign) during stance indicates weakness of the stance-side hip abductors (right gluteus medius).

  3. A patient recovering from a stroke demonstrates hypertonicity with elbow flexion, wrist flexion, and finger flexion. This pattern is consistent with which synergy?

    Answer: Upper extremity flexor synergy

    Elbow, wrist, and finger flexion are hallmarks of the upper extremity flexor synergy pattern seen post-stroke.

  4. Which spirometry value is most useful for differentiating obstructive from restrictive pulmonary disease?

    Answer: FEV1/FVC ratio

    The FEV1/FVC ratio is reduced in obstructive disease (airflow limitation) but normal or elevated in restrictive disease.

  5. A physical therapist is treating a patient with a stage III pressure injury. Which of the following best describes this wound?

    Answer: Full-thickness skin loss with visible subcutaneous tissue

    Stage III pressure injuries involve full-thickness skin loss where subcutaneous fat is visible but bone, tendon, and muscle are not exposed.

  6. Which special test is used to assess for a torn acetabular labrum of the hip?

    Answer: FADIR test

    The FADIR test (Flexion, ADduction, Internal Rotation) is the most sensitive provocative test for acetabular labral tears and hip impingement.

  7. A patient is performing a seated leg press exercise. According to the ACSM guidelines for resistance training, what is the recommended rest interval between sets for muscular strength development?

    Answer: 2–5 minutes

    ACSM recommends 2–5 minutes of rest between sets when training for maximal muscular strength to allow adequate phosphocreatine replenishment.