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  • In edema management, what is the purpose of taping?
  • Which are the three types of PAMs?
  • For CRPS, which PAM is used?
  • Posterior elbow splint holds the elbow in which position?
  • Which signs indicate inflammation in the UE wounds evaluation?
  • PINS stands for posterior interosseous nerve syndrome and is located between which bones?
  • What is the typical hot pack temperature?
  • Which splint includes an elastic component and can assist movement?
  • What is the key difference in tendon routing between Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (FDS) and Flexor Digitorum Profundus (FDP)?
  • GH instability treatment notes emphasize which focus?
  • Where are the heads of the radius and ulna located?
  • Which of the following is a mechanical benefit of ultrasound therapy?
  • Which intrinsic hand muscle is innervated by the ulnar nerve in addition to the other digits?
  • What is the dorsal block splint most commonly used for?
  • Which tests are used to assess sensation in the UE nerves evaluation?
  • What best describes a static splint?
  • What is the recommended position for a trigger finger orthosis?
  • Tendinopathy is defined as which of the following?
  • Swan Neck Splint is typically used for which scenario?
  • What is a common cause of swan neck deformity?
  • What sequence of ROM progression is used to limit tendon tension?
  • Which description best defines CRPS?
  • Radial nerve motor function includes extension at which joints?
  • Boxer's fracture involves fracture of which metacarpal?
  • The Short Thumb Spica splint is indicated for arthritis affecting which joints?
  • Which of the following is a listed benefit of ultrasound heating therapy?
  • Wartenberg's sign indicates injury to which nerve?
  • What is a key functional role of the rotator cuff tendons?
  • Which temperature range is associated with paraffin therapy?
  • Cold therapy is commonly combined with which modality to enhance analgesia?
  • What term describes the resting position of the hand as opposed to anatomical position?
  • Which edema type is associated with poor lymphatic function and typically incurable but manageable?
  • Which median nerve syndrome is typically motor-only with preserved sensation?
  • Arthritis management commonly summarized as JAPO includes which elements?
  • Anterior interosseous syndrome involves injury to which nerve branch and affects which movement?
  • Which condition is commonly treated with a wrist cock-up splint?
  • Boutonniere deformity mnemonic 'Like pushing a button' is used to remember which deformity?
  • What is the correct duration for the proliferation phase?
  • What is the common action of lumbricals and interossei on the fingers?
  • Finger deformities rehabilitation: How should they be immobilized initially?
  • What is the typical scenario in which early immobilization after flexor tendon repair is used?
  • The mnemonic Egyptian Elbows helps remember components of elbow assessment: AROM, supination, shoulder 90, pronation. Which option correctly lists these components?
  • Which of the following is NOT listed as a mechanism contributing to the analgesic effect of cold therapy?
  • Which statement about ultrasound modes is true?
  • After intrinsic plus immobilization, what is the next phase in hand rehabilitation?
  • Crutch palsy refers to radial nerve injury at which location?
  • Which effect is commonly associated with cold therapy?
  • In RC testing language, the phrase 'Neerest' implies which joint?
  • Which of the following is a type of mobilizing splint?
  • Which tests are used to assess UE coordination?
  • Which tests are commonly used to assess lateral epicondylitis?
  • Among the CRPS management mnemonic, which of the following is included?
  • Which modality is listed alongside cold packs for analgesia?
  • Which mnemonic is used to recall RA presentation and varied treatment options (including heat, cold, and TENS)?
  • Why is the rotator cuff notable when discussing tendons?
  • During which healing stage should movement be graded cautiously?
  • What does US diathermy accomplish?
  • Intrinsic plus (antiderformity) splint is used for what purpose?
  • Which sequence correctly represents a standard ROM progression?
  • In the context of lateral epicondylitis, what does TTP stand for?
  • Which statement reflects a sensory misperception commonly described in CRPS?
  • What is the recommended temperature range for cold packs used in analgesia?
  • In resistive exercise progression, which sequence is recommended?
  • Ape hand deformity is associated with palsy of which nerve?
  • Median nerve motor function includes which actions?
  • Which tissue types respond best to heat from ultrasound?
  • Ultrasound basics include two modes: continuous and pulsed. Which statement is true?
  • Which therapy is commonly used for peripheral neuropathy?
  • Tendinopathy is defined as what?
  • In Dupuytren's contracture management, extension splints are commonly used at night to accomplish which goal?
  • If a tendon injury occurs in a specific flexor zone, what implication does that have for more distal zones?
  • Saturday night palsy is radial nerve injury at which level?
  • Which statement best describes the practical use of cold packs in analgesia?
  • In wound color coding, which colors indicate bad prognosis?
  • What is the primary goal of a resting hand splint?
  • What is a characteristic of a dorsal block splint?
  • In edema management, what does the Think component emphasize?
  • What is the recommended splinting approach for early AROM after flexor tendon repair?
  • Boutonniere splint is used for arthritis if passively correctable. Which of the following best describes it?
  • Rule of thumb for increasing splint force: what should be increased first?
  • Compression therapy is contraindicated in which condition?
  • Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): what is the primary rehabilitation strategy?
  • Erb's palsy is associated with injury to which region?
  • The mnemonic 'Michael' corresponds to which elbow ligament?
  • In a typical analgesic protocol, cold packs are used in combination with which of the following modalities?
  • Which splint is adjustable and applies a pull at 90 degrees?
  • What happens to tendons if movement is restricted or immobilized?
  • Pronator syndrome is a median nerve injury at which region?
  • Boxer's fracture management uses which splint?
  • Which PAM is used for trigger points?
  • What best describes serial static splinting?
  • For which condition is a Long Thumb Spica splint typically used?
  • Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by wearing down of cartilage elements of joints; it is commonly found in which joints?
  • Which hand muscles are primarily responsible for abduction and adduction of the fingers?
  • Which dynamic splint is used to allow controlled extension with passive extension and active flexion up to about 30 degrees after extensor tendon repair?
  • AMBRI/TUBS classification distinction described as 'Always been loose' vs 'Torn loose' refers to which concept?
  • In edema treatment, which action is included as part of the MASTECCT approach?
  • What condition is commonly associated with immobilization of IP joints after surgery or edema/trauma?
  • Glenohumeral instability: which management approach is described?
  • Varus stresses of the elbow are best stabilized in which position?
  • Phalen's maneuver is used to diagnose which condition?
  • Froment's sign indicates weakness of which muscle due to ulnar nerve palsy?
  • Where does the ulnar nerve pass through the wrist?
  • What type of splint supports early PROM after extensor tendon repair in zones 3-6?
  • Which of the following is a component of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome treatment?
  • In a dorsal block splint for flexor tendon repair, the affected digit is typically held in which position?
  • Which statement about cold therapy and nerve conduction is true?
  • Which sequence correctly lists the stages of healing from earliest to latest?
  • What is the recommended wrist position for a median nerve splint during sleep?
  • During the proliferation stage, which item is being formed?
  • When using heat, which ROM approach is preferred?
  • After a hand fracture, which splint is used to avoid ligament contracture?
  • Ulnar nerve motor function most directly affects which actions?
  • Which therapy modality provides deep heat within tissues by increasing molecular movement?
  • Which signs are typically associated with inflammation rather than edema?
  • Drop wrist is associated with injury to which nerve?
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of superficial heat?
  • Which component is included in the CRPS management mnemonic?
  • Fluidotherapy is typically operated at which temperature range?
  • Which of the following is a general contraindication for PAMs?
  • Protective sensation is the ability to perceive sensory input necessary to prevent personal injury, such as pain and temperature. Which option correctly describes this concept?
  • The O'Riain wrinkle test involves which procedure?
  • Glenohumeral rhythm w/ proximal humeral fx: what is the recommended approach?
  • When stability is compromised in rehab, which approach is advised?
  • Cold packs in analgesia primarily help by which effect?
  • Which splint is described as anti-deformity for flexor tendon repair?
  • In flexor tendon repair, how does the number of suture threads influence rehabilitation decisions?
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is best described as what?
  • Which option is NOT listed as a component of peripheral neuropathy management?
  • The term carpi refers to which anatomical region?
  • Which location houses the ulnar nerve behind the medial epicondyle?
  • Which trio of modalities is commonly used for analgesia in physical therapy?
  • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis involves tendinopathy of which tendons at the first dorsal compartment?
  • Neuropathy is defined as?
  • Which statement about cold therapy modalities is true?
  • An anterior elbow splint is sometimes used to avoid applying pressure over what area?
  • How deep do superficial heat modalities penetrate?
  • Edema can impact joint and soft tissue function by which mechanism?
  • What best describes submaximal splinting?
  • The intrinsic Plus splint is used to avoid what complication after a hand injury?
  • Valgus stresses are typical for throwing athletes and stabilize best with elbow flexion and what?
  • Intrinsic vs Extrinsic hand muscles are defined by their location and function. Which statement is true?
  • Medial epicondylitis is commonly known as Golfer's elbow. Which description best matches the tendon involvement?
  • Which movement worsens symptoms in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
  • Which nerve palsy is classically associated with a drop wrist?
  • Which option represents a cold-based intervention in edema management?
  • Tinel's sign is positive when tapping over a nerve elicits which sensation?
  • Klumpke's palsy involves deficits in which region?
  • Colles fracture refers to what injury?
  • What does the tendinopathy mnemonic OASIS stand for?
  • Which condition is associated with painful grip and pronation?
  • Which of the following is a type of superficial heat?
  • Tendons have specific characteristics. Which statement is true?
  • Which combination of modalities is commonly used together for analgesia, including cold-based approaches?
  • Parasthesia is best described as?
  • Which modality is included with cold packs as a standard option for analgesia?
  • Dupuytren's contracture management includes which elements?
  • Which is a effect of superficial heat?
  • What is a stated rationale for using early immobilization after flexor tendon repair?
  • Moberg pickup test is used to assess median nerve function by evaluating which digits?
  • Which components are included in the UE evaluation framework described as SPORC?
  • What does submaximal position for splinting refer to?
  • Glenohumeral rhythm: In abduction, what is the pattern of movement up to 90 degrees, and after 90 degrees?
  • Which sign indicates median nerve injury and is characterized by an inability to flex the thumb and index finger when making a fist?
  • Collateral ligaments are located on which joints, and what is a common consequence of immobilization?
  • Which term describes edema with poor lymphatic function, typically incurable but manageable?
  • In elbow ligament mnemonics, which mnemonic corresponds to the LCL?
  • In the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, which muscle group should be strengthened?
  • Which statement correctly distinguishes OA from RA as described?
  • What is another name for the intrinsic plus splint used after trauma or edema?
  • Which description matches the typical orthosis for lateral and medial epicondylitis?
  • In sensory re-education, what is the first priority?
  • Maudsley's test involves resisted extension of which finger?
  • What is the typical purpose of using orthoses in hand therapy?
  • Cold packs should be applied in what way to maximize safety and effectiveness?
  • Which splint is most commonly used for edema management?
  • Which statement best describes the proliferation stage?
  • Serial static splints are characterized by what approach to increasing range of motion?
  • Flexor tendon zones describe anatomical regions of the fingers used for describing injuries. This statement is:
  • Two common sites of ulnar nerve compression are at the elbow and at the wrist. Name them.
  • What is the recommended ROM progression after a proximal humeral fracture?
  • Paraffin temperature is usually?
  • For a Mallet finger injury, how should the DIP be immobilized?
  • RC tests: which description best relates to a mnemonic describing the RC assessment?
  • Heat therapy considerations include addressing which condition?
  • Which of the following is commonly used with cold therapy to manage pain?
  • Which modality is deep heat?
  • During the inflammation stage of healing, edema is primarily a natural result of which process?
  • Which option would be considered not recommended in arthritis management according to JAPO framework?
  • What orthosis is typically used for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis?
  • In post-stroke patients, what is the significance of glenohumeral rhythm?
  • Which finding best describes Wartenberg's sign?
  • In wound color coding, which colors are considered bad?
  • Which modalities are cited as potential treatments in rheumatoid arthritis in the notes?
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