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  1. Which cranial nerve is responsible for the gag reflex (afferent limb)?

    Answer: Cranial nerve IX

    CN IX (glossopharyngeal) carries the afferent signal from the posterior pharynx for the gag reflex, while CN X carries the efferent motor response.

  2. A PT measures a patient's shoulder ROM at 160° of flexion. According to the APTA, the normal value for shoulder flexion is:

    Answer: 180°

    Normal shoulder flexion is 180° according to standard physical therapy reference values.

  3. Which type of muscle contraction produces the greatest force output?

    Answer: Eccentric

    Eccentric contractions produce the greatest tension because cross-bridge cycling is combined with external stretching forces.

  4. A patient reports that pain decreases with walking and worsens with prolonged sitting. This pattern is MOST consistent with:

    Answer: Discogenic low back pain

    Discogenic pain typically worsens with flexion-loaded postures like prolonged sitting and improves with extension activities such as walking.

  5. When applying TENS for pain modulation using the gate control mechanism, which parameters are used?

    Answer: High frequency (80–150 Hz), low intensity (sensory level)

    Conventional (high-frequency, low-intensity) TENS activates large-diameter Aβ fibers to close the pain gate at the dorsal horn.

  6. Which balance component is primarily tested by the Romberg test?

    Answer: Vestibular and proprioceptive integration

    The Romberg test assesses somatosensory and vestibular contributions to balance by removing the visual input (eyes closed).

  7. A patient with COPD is completing pulmonary rehabilitation. Target SpO2 during exercise should be maintained at a minimum of:

    Answer: 92%

    Exercise should be modified or supplemental oxygen provided if SpO2 drops below 88–90%; 88% is the clinical threshold, but 92% is the safe exercise target.