Exercise Therapy MCQs for NHPC Nepal – BPT License Exam
Here are 25 high-quality multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Exercise Therapy for the BPT Physiotherapy License Examination under NHPC Nepal. These questions cover fundamental concepts, therapeutic principles, and clinical applications. The answer key is provided at the end.
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Exercise Therapy MCQs for NHPC Nepal – BPT License Exam
1. What is the primary goal of exercise therapy in physiotherapy?
a) Increase muscle mass
b) Improve cardiovascular fitness
c) Restore normal function and movement
d) Reduce pain without movement
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of active exercise?
a) Active-assisted exercise
b) Active-free exercise
c) Active-resisted exercise
d) Passive stretching
3. The ability of a muscle to generate force repeatedly over time is known as:
a) Strength
b) Endurance
c) Power
d) Flexibility
4. What is the most effective stretching technique to improve long-term flexibility?
a) Ballistic stretching
b) Static stretching
c) PNF stretching
d) Dynamic stretching
5. Which type of contraction occurs when muscle length remains constant while tension develops?
a) Concentric
b) Eccentric
c) Isotonic
d) Isometric
6. The 10 RM principle in resistance training is commonly used to assess:
a) Muscle power
b) Muscle endurance
c) Muscle strength
d) Joint stability
7. Which of the following is a contraindication for resistance exercise?
a) Hypertension
b) Post-surgical rehabilitation
c) Osteoporosis
d) Muscle atrophy
8. Plyometric training primarily focuses on improving:
a) Strength
b) Flexibility
c) Explosive power
d) Endurance
9. The Oxford technique for muscle strengthening follows which repetition pattern?
a) 100%-75%-50%
b) 50%-75%-100%
c) 10%-30%-50%
d) 90%-80%-70%
10. The DeLorme method of progressive resistance exercise uses which repetition pattern?
a) 50%-75%-100%
b) 100%-75%-50%
c) 40%-60%-80%
d) 10%-20%-30%
11. Which principle states that exercise must be challenging enough to cause adaptations in the body?
a) SAID principle
b) Overload principle
c) Reversibility principle
d) Wolff’s law
12. The ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion is termed:
a) Stability
b) Mobility
c) Balance
d) Strength
13. Which muscle fiber type is best suited for endurance activities?
a) Type I
b) Type IIa
c) Type IIb
d) Type III
14. A core stabilization exercise program primarily targets which muscle group?
a) Rectus abdominis
b) Erector spinae
c) Transverse abdominis
d) Latissimus dorsi
15. What is the key principle behind proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching?
a) High-intensity, short-duration stretching
b) Alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles
c) Static hold with gradual muscle relaxation
d) Rapid bouncing movements
16. Which test is commonly used to assess dynamic balance?
a) Berg Balance Scale
b) Functional Reach Test
c) Y-Balance Test
d) Modified Ashworth Scale
17. In aerobic exercise, the primary energy source used after 30 minutes is:
a) Carbohydrates
b) Fat
c) Protein
d) ATP
18. Which exercise training principle ensures continued improvement by progressively increasing resistance or duration?
a) Specificity
b) Adaptation
c) Overload
d) Individuality
19. What is the minimum duration recommended for moderate-intensity aerobic exercise in adults per week?
a) 60 minutes
b) 75 minutes
c) 150 minutes
d) 200 minutes
20. The Karvonen formula is used to calculate:
a) Maximum heart rate
b) Target heart rate
c) Oxygen consumption
d) Stroke volume
21. What is the most appropriate intervention for postural correction in a patient with forward head posture?
a) Upper trapezius strengthening
b) Pectoralis major stretching
c) Rhomboid inhibition
d) Lumbar extension exercises
22. Which exercise is most effective in treating patellofemoral pain syndrome?
a) Hamstring curls
b) Vastus medialis oblique strengthening
c) Quadriceps stretching
d) Hip abduction exercises
23. The principle of detraining refers to:
a) Loss of training adaptations when exercise is stopped
b) Increased gains due to overtraining
c) Adaptation to resistance training
d) Increased muscle recruitment
24. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of aquatic therapy?
a) Reduced joint load
b) Improved circulation
c) Increased resistance
d) Increased impact forces
25. The FITT principle in exercise prescription stands for:
a) Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
b) Force, Isotonic, Training, Tension
c) Frequency, Involvement, Therapy, Technique
d) Function, Intensity, Training, Timing
Answer Key
- c) Restore normal function and movement
- d) Passive stretching
- b) Endurance
- c) PNF stretching
- d) Isometric
- c) Muscle strength
- a) Hypertension
- c) Explosive power
- a) 100%-75%-50%
- a) 50%-75%-100%
- b) Overload principle
- b) Mobility
- a) Type I
- c) Transverse abdominis
- b) Alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles
- c) Y-Balance Test
- b) Fat
- c) Overload
- c) 150 minutes
- b) Target heart rate
- b) Pectoralis major stretching
- b) Vastus medialis oblique strengthening
- a) Loss of training adaptations when exercise is stopped
- d) Increased impact forces
- a) Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
This set of MCQs covers fundamental exercise therapy principles, clinical applications, and physiotherapy techniques.
