Principles of Examination - Subjective and Physical

Which of the following best describes the construct of irritability in the context of physiotherapy examination?

During the initial interview, a patient reports that they have to cease activity due to intense pain although the pain may settle quickly after stopping. This most likely aligns with which construct?

Which of the following is the MOST relevant reason for a physiotherapist to determine precautions and contraindications before interventions?

During an initial assessment, which aspect of the patient's condition is MOST informed by the 'Welcoming and Information Phase'?

What is the primary purpose of using open and half-open questions during subjective examination?

A patient presents with vague and inconsistent symptoms. What type of factors might the physiotherapist consider as being involved?

During questioning, a patient is unable to isolate one precise spot of pain, and can only indicate a large vague area. What could this indicate?

What is the MOST important element to consider when determining precautions during a subjective examination?

What is the MOST appropriate action when a patient has a longstanding history and many complaints?

A patient describes that their pain is constant, as every time I lift my arm, it hurts. What does this likely indicate?

Why is it helpful to determine if each of the patient's complaints could be localized to a specific structure?

A patient reports pain that is worse at night and is severe enough to make them get out of bed. What could this indicate?

Why is it important for the physiotherapist to be aware of 'new use', 'misuse', and 'overuse' categories in the patient's history?

A patient says 'physiotherapy did not help'. What considerations should be made regarding its relevance?

All of the answers below describe a 'significant word' that may be marked with an asterisk, EXCEPT:

If the physiotherapist does not find a structural diagnosis what would be the next course of action?

An initial test is found to be very painful, and has a high risk of exacerbating a patient's condition. What would be the follow-up action?

With all the tests below being important to do under all examination procedures, which is MOST beneficial in relation to the patient?

With a patient able to bring themselves to the site of their pain, and that joint now needs examination, what examination is MOST effective?

In the setting of finding a "comparable sign", what combination can it be?

When can test procedures which reproduce the patient's symptoms be MOST significant?

Why are differentiation tests useful, for which the patient can be tested, for?

What question is most likely to be asked as the physiotherapist is preparing to complete tests, having performed them the session before, and which goals does the patient consider?

With passive movement testing, why perform the physiological movements before the assessment?

If a comparable sign is not able to be found, what should the examiner focus next on?

What actions are useful to evaluate for the determination of the sources of that joint, following passive movement testing?

If all treatment procedures are not improving the patients range of movement and decreasing pain long term what may need follow up?

To what does "The art of passive movement" relate?

Why are so many test measures and the variety with different patients, is the first step to the start to being, what?

Before starting the physical exam what must the therapist verify, and why?

What is the best use of the asterisks?

When do you want to screen possible involvement Of other area (joints)?

What is the component analysis with passive movements?

Which of the the best way for the physiotherapist to do so to all times takes all ranges of time is better is the patients be better and what?

Who to take care who the patient may find in their problems to start?

A patient reports experiencing a 'burning' sensation in their lower leg that is inconsistent and widespread. Which of the following underlying mechanisms should the physiotherapist consider MOST likely?

In which scenario would a 'Treatment plan – determination of short- and long-term treatment objectives, and selection of meaning-ful interventions in a collaborative process with the patient.' be MOST appropriate?

A physiotherapist is determining whether or not to proceed with a particularly provocative movement-based assessment. Which pair of constructs BEST informs this decision?

When a patient describes their pain as a deep ache, it is MOST important to gather more information about

A patient reports an injury occurred 3 months ago. They state, some days are good, but others I can barely move, it is difficult to predict'. What should be considered due to the duration and behaviour of symptoms?