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Range of Motion (ROM) – MCQs

1. What does ROM stand for in physiotherapy?

(A) Rate of Movement


(B) Range of Motion


(C) Rotation of Muscle


(D) Ratio of Mobility



2. Which type of ROM is performed entirely by the patient without assistance?

(A) Passive ROM


(B) Active ROM


(C) Active-assisted ROM


(D) Functional ROM



3. Which type of ROM requires an external force such as a therapist or machine?

(A) Passive ROM


(B) Active ROM


(C) Active-assisted ROM


(D) Resistive ROM



4. Which type of ROM is partly done by the patient and partly assisted by another force?

(A) Passive ROM


(B) Active ROM


(C) Active-assisted ROM


(D) Resistive ROM



5. Which instrument is commonly used to measure ROM?

(A) Stethoscope


(B) Dynamometer


(C) Goniometer


(D) Spirometer



6. Which of the following is an example of functional ROM?

(A) Shoulder abduction 180°


(B) Elbow flexion 150°


(C) Knee flexion needed for walking


(D) Ankle plantarflexion 45°



7. Normal ROM for shoulder flexion is approximately:

(A) 90°


(B) 120°


(C) 150°


(D) 180°



8. Knee extension ROM is normally:

(A) 0°


(B) 15°


(C) 45°


(D) 60°



9. Ankle dorsiflexion normally ranges up to:

(A) 10°


(B) 20°


(C) 30°


(D) 40°



10. Hip abduction normally ranges up to:

(A) 20°


(B) 30°


(C) 45°


(D) 60°



11. Which factor does NOT influence ROM?

(A) Joint structure


(B) Muscle flexibility


(C) Temperature


(D) Hair length



12. Which type of end-feel is considered normal in ROM assessment?

(A) Hard, soft, or firm depending on the joint


(B) Empty always


(C) Painful end-feel


(D) Bony block in all joints



13. A patient cannot actively move a joint but full motion is possible when the therapist moves it. This indicates:

(A) Decreased passive ROM


(B) Decreased active ROM


(C) Normal active ROM


(D) Increased ROM



14. Which of the following is a contraindication for ROM exercises?

(A) After joint replacement


(B) During acute fracture


(C) After immobilization


(D) In arthritis



15. The arc of motion available at a joint is called:

(A) Range of Motion


(B) Joint mobility


(C) Muscle length


(D) Joint laxity



16. Which of the following can improve ROM?

(A) Stretching


(B) Immobilization


(C) Pain


(D) Muscle spasm



17. ROM exercises primarily help in:

(A) Strengthening muscles


(B) Maintaining joint mobility


(C) Increasing heart rate


(D) Reducing lung capacity



18. The tool used for spinal ROM measurement is often:

(A) Inclinometer


(B) Spirometer


(C) Dynamometer


(D) Stethoscope



19. The most reliable method for documenting ROM is:

(A) Patient self-report


(B) Visual estimation


(C) Goniometric measurement


(D) Therapist experience



20. Which of the following is NOT a type of ROM?

(A) Active


(B) Passive


(C) Resistive


(D) Dynamic-static



21. In active-assisted ROM, the role of the therapist is:

(A) Full movement


(B) No involvement


(C) Partial assistance


(D) Resist movement



22. ROM is limited by which structure in joints?

(A) Ligaments


(B) Tendons


(C) Muscles


(D) All of the above



23. Shoulder external rotation normally ranges up to:

(A) 45°


(B) 60°


(C) 90°


(D) 120°



24. Hip internal rotation normally ranges up to:

(A) 20°


(B) 30°


(C) 40°


(D) 50°



25. When ROM is greater than normal, it is called:

(A) Hypomobility


(B) Hypermobility


(C) Rigidity


(D) Spasticity



26. Which condition commonly reduces ROM?

(A) Immobilization


(B) Stretching


(C) Heat therapy


(D) Aerobic exercise



27. Which term describes the point at which ROM ends due to pain or resistance?

(A) Neutral zone


(B) End-feel


(C) Elastic limit


(D) Extension point



28. Which exercise promotes ROM in bedridden patients?

(A) Isometric training


(B) Passive ROM


(C) Plyometric training


(D) Resistance exercise



29. Which ROM is essential for functional activities like eating?

(A) Wrist extension 70°


(B) Shoulder flexion 180°


(C) Elbow flexion 150°


(D) Neck rotation 80°



30. A therapist measures ROM of the hip joint with a goniometer. The axis is placed over:

(A) Greater trochanter


(B) ASIS


(C) Patella


(D) Tibial tuberosity



31. Which ROM is reduced in adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)?

(A) Shoulder flexion


(B) Shoulder abduction


(C) Shoulder external rotation


(D) All of the above



32. Which ROM is crucial for walking?

(A) Hip flexion 120°


(B) Knee extension 0°


(C) Ankle plantarflexion 45°


(D) Shoulder flexion 180°



33. Which joint usually has the greatest ROM in the body?

(A) Hip


(B) Shoulder


(C) Elbow


(D) Knee



34. Which ROM exercise is contraindicated during joint inflammation?

(A) Active ROM


(B) Passive ROM beyond pain


(C) Active-assisted ROM


(D) Functional ROM



35. Functional ROM is defined as:

(A) Maximum possible movement


(B) Motion required for daily activities


(C) Pain-free motion


(D) Passive motion



36. Which ROM is necessary for normal gait at the ankle?

(A) Dorsiflexion 5°-10°


(B) Plantarflexion 50°


(C) Inversion 40°


(D) Eversion 30°



37. Limited ROM in the knee after immobilization is due to:

(A) Muscle weakness


(B) Joint stiffness


(C) Ligament sprain


(D) Fracture healing



38. Which condition commonly increases ROM?

(A) Rheumatoid arthritis


(B) Joint hypermobility syndrome


(C) Osteoarthritis


(D) Stroke



39. Elbow extension ROM normally is:

(A) 0°


(B) 10°


(C) 20°


(D) 30°



40. Shoulder abduction ROM in daily activities is typically required up to:

(A) 60°


(B) 90°


(C) 120°


(D) 150°



41. Which of the following describes passive insufficiency?

(A) Limited ROM due to muscle tightness


(B) Joint stiffness due to arthritis


(C) Pain limiting motion


(D) Loss of bone structure



42. Goniometer arms are aligned with:

(A) Muscle fibers


(B) Joint axis and reference landmarks


(C) Ligaments


(D) Skin folds



43. The ROM of cervical rotation is approximately:

(A) 30°


(B) 45°


(C) 60°


(D) 80°



44. Which joint typically shows a firm end-feel in normal ROM?

(A) Elbow flexion


(B) Hip extension


(C) Knee extension


(D) Shoulder abduction



45. ROM exercises should be avoided when:

(A) The joint is unstable


(B) The patient is weak


(C) The patient is bedridden


(D) There is slight stiffness



46. The purpose of measuring ROM is to:

(A) Assess joint mobility


(B) Evaluate muscle strength


(C) Measure lung capacity


(D) Assess bone density



47. A hard end-feel is normally felt in which movement?

(A) Knee flexion


(B) Elbow extension


(C) Shoulder abduction


(D) Hip flexion



48. Which factor temporarily increases ROM?

(A) Heat application


(B) Cold therapy


(C) Immobilization


(D) Muscle spasm



49. Excessive ROM due to weak ligaments is called:

(A) Hypomobility


(B) Hypermobility


(C) Contracture


(D) Spasticity



50. Which type of ROM exercise can prevent joint contractures?

(A) Passive ROM


(B) Isometric exercise


(C) Resistance training


(D) Plyometric exercise



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