Burns & Plastic Surgery and Gynecology Physiotherapy MCQs for NHPC Nepal – BPT License Exam
Burns & Plastic Surgery Physiotherapy (25 MCQs)
1. Which of the following is the primary goal in the acute phase of burn rehabilitation?
a) Skin grafting
b) Pain management
c) Preventing infection
d) Restoring joint mobility and function
2. The most common complications in patients with deep partial-thickness burns are:
a) Wound infection and hypertrophic scarring
b) Hypothermia and hypovolemia
c) Respiratory failure and organ dysfunction
d) Contractures and joint deformities
3. The primary focus of physiotherapy during the post-burn rehabilitation phase is to:
a) Promote early ambulation
b) Prevent deformities and contractures
c) Improve wound healing
d) Manage edema
4. What is the most common type of skin graft used in burn surgery?
a) Full-thickness skin graft
b) Split-thickness skin graft
c) Allograft
d) Xenograft
5. The role of physiotherapy in the acute phase of burn treatment includes:
a) Debridement of necrotic tissue
b) Pain management and early mobilization
c) Skin grafting
d) Emotional counseling
6. The best time to initiate physiotherapy after a burn injury is:
a) 24-48 hours after injury
b) 1 week post-burn
c) After the wound is fully healed
d) As soon as possible after stabilization
7. In burn rehabilitation, what is the purpose of splinting?
a) To prevent infection
b) To reduce scarring
c) To maintain joint position and prevent contractures
d) To reduce pain
8. What is the preferred position for splinting of the hand in burn rehabilitation?
a) Claw position
b) Functional position
c) Extended position
d) Flexed position
9. Which of the following interventions is effective for hypertrophic scarring in burn patients?
a) Pressure garments
b) Heat therapy
c) Ultrasound therapy
d) Electrical stimulation
10. A common complication of facial burns is:
a) Contractures of the fingers
b) Limitation in neck extension
c) Vision impairment
d) Hearing loss
11. Which of the following is a major concern during the acute phase of burn care?
a) Pain management
b) Maintaining skin elasticity
c) Preventing scarring
d) Joint deformities
12. What is the key role of physiotherapy in post-operative burn rehabilitation?
a) Wound care
b) Muscle strengthening
c) Preventing contractures and deformities
d) Emotional counseling
13. Which of the following is used to assess the severity of burns?
a) Apgar score
b) Rule of nines
c) Glasgow Coma Scale
d) Burn index
14. A key factor in burn wound healing is:
a) Age of the patient
b) Nutrition and hydration
c) Psychological support
d) All of the above
15. Which of the following is a common complication of burn injury in children?
a) Osteoporosis
b) Growth plate abnormalities
c) Fractures
d) Sarcopenia
Gynecology Physiotherapy (25 MCQs)
16. Which of the following is a major goal of physiotherapy in managing pelvic floor dysfunction?
a) Strengthening core muscles
b) Managing urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
c) Reducing lower back pain
d) Improving cardiovascular fitness
17. Kegel exercises are primarily used for:
a) Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles
b) Increasing lumbar spine mobility
c) Reducing abdominal obesity
d) Improving shoulder flexibility
18. A patient with pelvic organ prolapse would most likely benefit from which physiotherapy intervention?
a) Core strengthening exercises
b) Pelvic floor exercises
c) Knee extension exercises
d) Stretching of the lower back
19. Which of the following is a primary symptom of pelvic floor dysfunction?
a) Painful menstruation
b) Urinary incontinence
c) Lower abdominal pain
d) Coughing
20. Which of the following techniques is used in physiotherapy to treat urinary incontinence?
a) Trigger point release
b) Pelvic floor muscle training
c) Deep tissue massage
d) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
21. During the postnatal period, physiotherapy focuses on:
a) Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles
b) Treating diastasis recti
c) Improving posture and reducing back pain
d) All of the above
22. What is the primary focus of physiotherapy in pre-natal care?
a) Promoting fetal development
b) Strengthening pelvic floor muscles
c) Alleviating pregnancy-related discomfort and pain
d) Preparing for labor and delivery
23. Which of the following is an effective intervention for diastasis recti after pregnancy?
a) Deep abdominal muscle activation exercises
b) Stretching of the abdominal muscles
c) Cardiovascular exercises
d) Weight-bearing exercises
24. The most common post-surgical complication following a hysterectomy is:
a) Pelvic organ prolapse
b) Abdominal muscle weakness
c) Urinary incontinence
d) Sciatica
25. What is a common benefit of prenatal physiotherapy?
a) Reducing the risk of postnatal depression
b) Preventing urinary tract infections
c) Improving circulation and muscle strength
d) All of the above
26. In post-menopausal women, physiotherapy interventions may include:
a) Hormone replacement therapy
b) Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles
c) Weight loss interventions
d) All of the above
27. Which is the most effective method of treating stress urinary incontinence in women?
a) Bladder training
b) Pelvic floor muscle exercises
c) Biofeedback therapy
d) Surgery
28. What is a common physiotherapy treatment for constipation in women?
a) Pelvic floor exercises
b) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
c) Abdominal massage and mobilization
d) Stretching exercises
29. The recommended physiotherapy intervention for treating lower back pain in pregnancy is:
a) Spinal manipulation
b) Strengthening exercises for the core and pelvic muscles
c) Electrical muscle stimulation
d) Only rest
30. Post-partum, physiotherapy for abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti) includes:
a) Massage therapy
b) Core muscle strengthening exercises
c) Aerobic exercises
d) Heat therapy
Answer Key
Burns & Plastic Surgery Physiotherapy
- d Restoring joint mobility and function
- a Wound infection and hypertrophic scarring
- b Prevent deformities and contractures
- b Split-thickness skin graft
- b Pain management and early mobilization
- d As soon as possible after stabilization
- c To maintain joint position and prevent contractures
- b Functional position
- a Pressure garments
- b Limitation in neck extension
- a Pain management
- c Preventing contractures and deformities
- b Rule of nines
- d All of the above
- b Growth plate abnormalities
Gynecology Physiotherapy
- b Managing urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
- a Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles
- b Pelvic floor exercises
- b Urinary incontinence
- b Pelvic floor muscle training
- d All of the above
- c Alleviating pregnancy-related discomfort and pain
- a Deep abdominal muscle activation exercises
- b Abdominal muscle weakness
- d All of the above
- d All of the above
- b Pelvic floor muscle exercises
- c Abdominal massage and mobilization
- b Strengthening exercises for the core and pelvic muscles
- b Core muscle strengthening exercises
Summary
This 50-MCQ set covers essential topics in Burns and Plastic Surgery Physiotherapy and Gynecology Physiotherapy, including post-burn rehabilitation, pelvic floor dysfunction, postnatal care, and prenatal physiotherapy for the NHPC Nepal BPT licensing exam.
