Clinical Practice / Clinical Rotations – MCQs

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1. What is the primary purpose of clinical rotations in physiotherapy education?
(A) To memorize textbooks
(B) To gain hands-on clinical experience
(C) To avoid patient interaction
(D) To only observe doctors

2. During clinical rotations, physiotherapy students primarily learn:
(A) Practical application of theoretical knowledge
(B) Only research writing
(C) Purely administrative tasks
(D) Only billing systems

3. Which skill is most important during clinical practice?
(A) Effective patient communication
(B) Memorizing theory only
(C) Ignoring feedback
(D) Avoiding teamwork

4. The first step in patient assessment during clinical rotations is:
(A) Taking patient history
(B) Prescribing drugs
(C) Doing surgery
(D) Writing discharge summary

5. Which ethical principle must always guide clinical practice?
(A) Patient confidentiality
(B) Personal profit
(C) Ignoring patient needs
(D) Withholding information

6. Documentation during clinical rotations should be:
(A) Accurate and timely
(B) Vague and incomplete
(C) Avoided completely
(D) Done by others only

7. Informed consent means:
(A) Patient agrees to treatment after full explanation
(B) Therapist decides without informing patient
(C) Consent taken from colleagues only
(D) No explanation needed

8. Which professional skill is strengthened most during clinical rotations?
(A) Clinical reasoning
(B) Only financial skills
(C) Graphic designing
(D) Cooking

9. Which of the following is a key component of clinical decision-making?
(A) Evidence-based practice
(B) Random assumptions
(C) Ignoring guidelines
(D) Avoiding patient goals

10. Interdisciplinary teamwork in clinical practice involves:
(A) Collaboration with doctors, nurses, and therapists
(B) Working in isolation
(C) Avoiding communication
(D) Focusing only on one profession

11. A student in orthopedic rotation will mostly encounter:
(A) Fractures, joint replacements, arthritis cases
(B) Stroke management
(C) Neonatal care
(D) Cardiac rehabilitation only

12. In neurological rotations, physiotherapists focus on:
(A) Stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease
(B) Sports fractures
(C) Obstetrics
(D) Cardiac arrest only

13. Cardiorespiratory rotations train students in:
(A) Chest physiotherapy, breathing exercises, cardiac rehab
(B) Only fracture management
(C) Only diet planning
(D) Cosmetic therapy

14. In pediatric clinical practice, the focus is on:
(A) Developmental delays and congenital disorders
(B) Old-age diseases
(C) Cardiac surgery
(D) Occupational hazards

15. Sports physiotherapy rotations include:
(A) Prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries
(B) Obstetric care only
(C) Neonatal care
(D) ENT treatments

16. Which vital sign is most important to monitor during cardiorespiratory physiotherapy?
(A) Heart rate and oxygen saturation
(B) Height
(C) Hair color
(D) Shoe size

17. What is the correct order of patient assessment in clinical practice?
(A) History → Examination → Assessment → Plan
(B) Plan → Assessment → History → Examination
(C) Treatment → Plan → History → Ignore assessment
(D) Discharge → Treatment → History → Plan

18. Which of the following demonstrates professionalism during rotations?
(A) Punctuality and respect for patients
(B) Arriving late daily
(C) Ignoring supervisors
(D) Using phones excessively during treatment

19. The SOAP note format used in documentation stands for:
(A) Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
(B) Standard, Operation, Agreement, Policy
(C) Subjective, Oral, Adjustment, Protocol
(D) Systems, Organization, Analysis, Plan

20. Bedside manners in clinical rotations mean:
(A) Showing empathy and respect to patients
(B) Ignoring patients’ feelings
(C) Being rude during treatment
(D) Talking only to staff

21. What should a student do when unsure about a clinical task?
(A) Ask the supervisor for guidance
(B) Perform it without knowledge
(C) Avoid asking questions
(D) Ignore the task completely

22. Which infection control measure is essential in clinical settings?
(A) Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
(B) Ignoring PPE
(C) Reusing gloves between patients
(D) Avoiding sanitizers

23. During ICU rotations, physiotherapy may involve:
(A) Airway clearance techniques and positioning
(B) Gym training only
(C) Fracture casting
(D) Diet planning

24. Which of the following is NOT a clinical responsibility of a physiotherapy student?
(A) Patient evaluation
(B) Treatment planning
(C) Performing surgery
(D) Documentation

25. Reflective practice in clinical rotations helps students:
(A) Learn from their experiences
(B) Avoid growth
(C) Ignore feedback
(D) Focus only on theory

26. Which type of supervision is common during rotations?
(A) Direct supervision by clinical instructor
(B) No supervision at all
(C) Self-supervision only
(D) Remote-only guidance

27. A multidisciplinary ward round includes:
(A) Physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, and other staff
(B) Only physiotherapists
(C) Only patients and families
(D) Only administrative staff

28. During orthopedic rehabilitation, the physiotherapist should emphasize:
(A) Joint mobility and strengthening
(B) Only medication
(C) Bed rest only
(D) Ignoring exercises

29. Which legal issue is most relevant in clinical rotations?
(A) Patient confidentiality and informed consent
(B) Movie copyright
(C) Land ownership
(D) Software piracy

30. In case of a medical emergency during rotations, a student should:
(A) Inform supervisor and follow protocol
(B) Run away
(C) Ignore the situation
(D) Act without informing anyone

31. Clinical reasoning requires integration of:
(A) Patient history, clinical findings, and evidence
(B) Random guessing
(C) Supervisor’s opinion only
(D) Ignoring patient perspective

32. Which outcome measure is commonly used in musculoskeletal rotations?
(A) Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain
(B) ECG
(C) Spirometry
(D) EEG

33. In neuro-rehab rotations, progress is often assessed using:
(A) Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
(B) Cholesterol levels
(C) BMI
(D) Blood grouping

34. Which soft skill is essential for success in clinical practice?
(A) Communication skills
(B) Drawing skills
(C) Acting skills
(D) Singing skills

35. Which component of physiotherapy requires strict patient safety monitoring?
(A) Electrotherapy
(B) Reading a book
(C) Writing assignments
(D) Attending lectures

36. The key benefit of clinical rotations for students is:
(A) Transition from theory to practice
(B) Avoiding patients
(C) Only earning money
(D) Memorizing books

37. Patient-centered care in rotations means:
(A) Focusing on patient’s goals and preferences
(B) Therapist’s goals only
(C) Supervisor’s preference only
(D) Ignoring patient choices

38. Which is an example of effective time management in clinical practice?
(A) Prioritizing patient treatments
(B) Ignoring deadlines
(C) Procrastinating tasks
(D) Skipping treatments

39. Which type of note is essential after each treatment session?
(A) Progress note
(B) Financial note
(C) Personal diary note
(D) Social media post

40. Clinical competence includes:
(A) Knowledge, skills, and professional behavior
(B) Only classroom knowledge
(C) Only practical skills
(D) Only attendance

41. Which of the following is an outcome of successful clinical rotations?
(A) Improved confidence and clinical skills
(B) Reduced professional growth
(C) Isolation from patients
(D) Poor teamwork skills

42. Case presentations during rotations help students:
(A) Develop communication and clinical reasoning skills
(B) Avoid interaction
(C) Waste time
(D) Focus only on grades

43. What should a student do if a patient refuses treatment?
(A) Respect the decision and inform supervisor
(B) Force the treatment
(C) Argue with the patient
(D) Ignore and proceed

44. During community rotations, physiotherapists focus on:
(A) Health education, screening, and preventive care
(B) Surgical treatment
(C) Only hospital-based therapy
(D) Cosmetic fitness programs

45. Which evaluation tool is commonly used in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation?
(A) 6-Minute Walk Test
(B) Visual Analog Scale
(C) Mini-Mental State Examination
(D) BMI chart

46. During women’s health rotations, physiotherapy may address:
(A) Pregnancy-related back pain and pelvic floor dysfunction
(B) Sports fractures only
(C) Pediatric developmental delays only
(D) Dental issues

47. Evidence-based practice in clinical rotations requires:
(A) Using research, clinical expertise, and patient values
(B) Ignoring research
(C) Copying other students’ work
(D) Avoiding patient preferences

48. Which action improves learning during clinical rotations?
(A) Asking questions and seeking feedback
(B) Avoiding participation
(C) Staying silent in discussions
(D) Ignoring mentors

49. Which ethical issue can arise if documentation is falsified?
(A) Legal and professional consequences
(B) Better grades
(C) Easier workload
(D) Faster discharge

50. The ultimate goal of clinical rotations is to:
(A) Prepare competent and independent physiotherapists
(B) Avoid patient care
(C) Replace classroom teaching
(D) Reduce exposure to clinical skills

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