Orthopaedics and Sports Physiotherapy MCQs for NHPC Nepal – BPT License Exam
1. Which of the following is the most commonly injured ligament in an ankle sprain?
a) Deltoid ligament
b) Anterior talofibular ligament
c) Calcaneofibular ligament
d) Posterior talofibular ligament
2. In a supracondylar fracture of the humerus, which structure is at the highest risk of injury?
a) Radial nerve
b) Ulnar nerve
c) Median nerve
d) Brachial artery
3. What is the primary function of the rotator cuff muscles?
a) Shoulder adduction
b) Shoulder stabilization
c) Elbow flexion
d) Wrist extension
4. Which of the following conditions is characterized by excessive lumbar lordosis?
a) Scoliosis
b) Kyphosis
c) Hyperlordosis
d) Flat back
5. The most common site for an Achilles tendon rupture is:
a) Tendon insertion at the calcaneus
b) Musculotendinous junction
c) Mid-portion of the tendon
d) Near the tibial attachment
6. Osgood-Schlatter disease primarily affects which structure?
a) Femoral head
b) Tibial tuberosity
c) Patellar tendon
d) Medial meniscus
7. Which of the following is a hallmark feature of frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)?
a) Shoulder dislocation
b) Severe pain with global movement restriction
c) Hypermobility of the glenohumeral joint
d) Increased external rotation
8. Tennis elbow is also known as:
a) Medial epicondylitis
b) Lateral epicondylitis
c) Olecranon bursitis
d) Radial tunnel syndrome
9. Which special test is used to assess an ACL injury?
a) McMurray’s test
b) Lachman test
c) Ober’s test
d) Apley’s compression test
10. What is the primary cause of anterior knee pain in patellofemoral pain syndrome?
a) Meniscal tear
b) Quadriceps muscle weakness
c) Patellar maltracking
d) Excessive ankle dorsiflexion
11. Which condition is known as “runner’s knee”?
a) IT band syndrome
b) Patellar tendonitis
c) Tibial stress fracture
d) ACL tear
12. What is the most common mechanism of injury for a meniscus tear?
a) Direct trauma
b) Hyperextension
c) Twisting with a flexed knee
d) Repetitive jumping
13. The most commonly dislocated large joint in the body is the:
a) Shoulder
b) Elbow
c) Knee
d) Ankle
14. What is the primary goal of rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction?
a) Reduce swelling and pain
b) Strengthen quadriceps and hamstrings
c) Restore full ROM and stability
d) All of the above
15. What is the most common site of stress fractures in runners?
a) Tibia
b) Femur
c) Humerus
d) Clavicle
16. What is the hallmark sign of a scaphoid fracture?
a) Pain in the anatomical snuffbox
b) Swelling over the lateral epicondyle
c) Numbness in the thumb
d) Inability to flex the wrist
17. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for joint mobilization?
a) Joint stiffness
b) Osteoarthritis
c) Fracture
d) Muscle tightness
18. Which of the following is the gold standard test for detecting osteoporosis?
a) X-ray
b) MRI
c) DEXA scan
d) CT scan
19. Which structure is most commonly affected in a shoulder impingement syndrome?
a) Subscapularis
b) Supraspinatus tendon
c) Biceps brachii
d) Coracobrachialis
20. What is the recommended treatment for an acute muscle strain?
a) Heat therapy
b) Progressive resistance training
c) RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
d) Deep tissue massage
21. Which is the best test to assess hip stability in developmental dysplasia of the hip?
a) Ober’s test
b) Barlow’s test
c) Thomas test
d) FABER test
22. Which exercise is most appropriate for an early-stage ACL rehabilitation program?
a) Deep squats
b) Open kinetic chain knee extension
c) Straight leg raises
d) Plyometric jumps
23. Which of the following is a high-risk sport for ACL injuries?
a) Swimming
b) Basketball
c) Cycling
d) Table tennis
24. Which grade of muscle strain involves complete rupture?
a) Grade I
b) Grade II
c) Grade III
d) Grade IV
25. Which of the following is a common symptom of plantar fasciitis?
a) Pain in the Achilles tendon
b) Heel pain in the morning
c) Swelling in the ankle
d) Numbness in the toes
Answer Key
- b Anterior talofibular ligament
- c Median nerve
- b Shoulder stabilization
- c Hyperlordosis
- c Mid-portion of the tendon
- b Tibial tuberosity
- b Severe pain with global movement restriction
- b Lateral epicondylitis
- b Lachman test
- c Patellar maltracking
- a IT band syndrome
- c Twisting with a flexed knee
- a Shoulder
- d All of the above
- a Tibia
- a Pain in the anatomical snuffbox
- c Fracture
- c DEXA scan
- b Supraspinatus tendon
- c RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
- b Barlow’s test
- c Straight leg raises
- b Basketball
- c Grade III
- b Heel pain in the morning
Summary
This 50-MCQ set covers sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, rehabilitation principles, joint stability, and clinical assessments for the NHPC Nepal BPT licensing exam.
