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Clinical Practice / Clinical Rotations – MCQs

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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