IRENE GOLD PT BOARDS FINAL EXAM,PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDYGUIDE NEWEST COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

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IRENE GOLD PT BOARDS FINAL
EXAM,PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDYGUIDE
NEWEST 2026-2027
COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (
ANSWERS)



IRENE GOLD PT BOARDS FINAL EXAM
Which class laser device poses the greatest hazard for eye &
skin damage w/inappropriate use
A. II
B. IIIA
C. IIIb
D. IV - CORRECT ANSWER-D. IV


Which of these is not a physiological effect of cold lasers
A. Muscle contraction
B. Vasodilation
C. Increased macrophage activity

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D. Increased collagen production - CORRECT ANSWER-A.
Muscle contraction


Which of the se muscles controls lateral pelvic tilt during the
swinging of the opposite leg
A. Glute max
B. Piriformis
C. Quads
D. Hamstrings - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Glute max


A posterior lurch of the trunk to initiate the swing phase is due
to weakness of the hip _____
A. Adductors
B. Abductors
C. Flexors
D. Extensors - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Flexors


Scapular winging is the result of a/an ______
A. Weak serratus ant
B. Overactive rhomboid
C. Overactive trap
D. Weak lat dorsi - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Weak serratus ant

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Which muscles are hypertonic when the pt is placed in the
modified Thomas position & the hip remains in 15 deg of flex
w/the knee only 70 deg
A. Glut max and rectus femoris
B. Glut max & biceps femoris
C. Iliopsoas & rectus femoris
D. Iliopsoas & biceps femoris - CORRECT ANSWER-C.
Iliopsoas & rectus femoris


An exercise program designed to increase muscle endurance
includes _____ repitition w/ _______ resistance
A. Low; low to moderate
B. Low; high
C. High; low to moderate
D. High; high - CORRECT ANSWER-C. High; low to moderate


The phosphagen system provides ATP for _______ activities:
A. Short term low intensity
B. Short term high intensity
C. Long term low intensity

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D. Long term high intensity - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Short
term high intensity


A major catabolic effect of cortisol is converting amino acids to:
A. Lipids
B. Carbs
C. Fat
D. Protein - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Lipids


What is the primary source of energy utilized during aerobic
endurance exercise
A. Protein
B. Glucose
C. Lipid
D. Glycogen - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Lipid


Endurance training & performance is improved when following
a diet high in:
A. Omega 3s
B. Carbs
C. Calories
D. Proteins - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Carbs