Rehabilitation Engineering – MCQs September 2, 2025 by u930973931_answers 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Rehabilitation engineering primarily deals with: (A) Nuclear technology (B) Assistive devices for disabled individuals (C) Aerospace systems (D) Power generation 2. A prosthesis is defined as: (A) A device that replaces a missing body part (B) A device that assists mobility (C) A diagnostic tool (D) A therapeutic exercise machine 3. An orthosis is used to: (A) Replace an amputated limb (B) Support or correct a body part (C) Monitor heart activity (D) Replace vision 4. The primary goal of rehabilitation engineering is to: (A) Improve athletic performance (B) Enhance independence of disabled individuals (C) Reduce medical costs only (D) Automate hospital systems 5. Wheelchairs are classified under: (A) Prosthetics (B) Orthotics (C) Mobility aids (D) Diagnostic devices 6. The term “assistive technology” refers to: (A) Robotics only (B) Devices improving functionality for disabled persons (C) Diagnostic software (D) Military equipment 7. A cochlear implant is used for: (A) Restoring vision (B) Hearing restoration (C) Mobility assistance (D) Speech recognition 8. The main function of exoskeletons in rehabilitation is: (A) Aesthetic improvement (B) Assisting movement and strength (C) Monitoring sleep (D) Enhancing vision 9. Prosthetic limbs are commonly controlled by: (A) Myoelectric signals (B) Temperature sensors (C) Blood pressure monitors (D) Light sensors 10. Rehabilitation robots are mainly used for: (A) Entertainment (B) Industrial automation (C) Therapy and motor recovery (D) Data collection 11. Which material is commonly used in lightweight prosthetics? (A) Steel (B) Titanium (C) Copper (D) Lead 12. Gait analysis is essential in: (A) Cardiology (B) Prosthetic and orthotic design (C) Ophthalmology (D) Dermatology 13. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is used to: (A) Monitor blood oxygen (B) Restore motor function through electrical impulses (C) Diagnose fractures (D) Increase lung capacity 14. Environmental control systems in rehabilitation allow: (A) Medical imaging (B) Disabled individuals to operate household devices (C) Hospital billing automation (D) Body temperature regulation 15. Which device helps in restoring communication for paralyzed patients? (A) ECG monitor (B) Speech-generating device (C) EEG recorder (D) Pacemaker 16. The primary users of Braille displays are: (A) Hearing-impaired individuals (B) Visually impaired individuals (C) Patients with paralysis (D) Individuals with fractures 17. The control of powered wheelchairs can be achieved using: (A) Joysticks (B) Voice control (C) Eye-tracking systems (D) All of the above 18. An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is used for: (A) Upper limb correction (B) Lower limb support (C) Dental alignment (D) Eye treatment 19. Which rehabilitation device helps in hand movement recovery? (A) Splints (B) Hand exoskeletons (C) Walkers (D) Hearing aids 20. The use of 3D printing in rehabilitation engineering is mainly for: (A) Custom prosthetic and orthotic devices (B) Hospital construction (C) ECG machine design (D) Patient record keeping 21. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems are used by: (A) Patients with speech disabilities (B) Patients with normal speech (C) Surgeons (D) Radiologists 22. Which type of wheelchair allows standing posture? (A) Manual wheelchair (B) Power wheelchair (C) Standing wheelchair (D) Folding wheelchair 23. Biofeedback therapy is mainly used for: (A) Enhancing memory (B) Training patients to control physiological processes (C) Increasing bone density (D) Diagnosing cancer 24. Electromyography (EMG) signals are often used to control: (A) Hearing aids (B) Myoelectric prostheses (C) Pacemakers (D) Wheelchairs 25. The primary advantage of robotic-assisted rehabilitation is: (A) Reducing cost of therapy (B) Precise repetitive training (C) Reducing human interaction (D) Improving hospital record systems 26. Haptic feedback in rehabilitation devices provides: (A) Smell sensation (B) Touch sensation (C) Light sensation (D) Temperature regulation 27. Which device converts text to speech for visually impaired persons? (A) Screen reader (B) Cochlear implant (C) Braille keyboard (D) Hearing aid 28. Virtual Reality (VR) is applied in rehabilitation to: (A) Train surgeons only (B) Provide immersive therapy environments (C) Replace prosthetics (D) Improve hospital billing 29. Which mobility aid is designed for individuals with partial walking ability? (A) Walker (B) Crutches (C) Cane (D) All of the above 30. A spinal cord stimulator is used to: (A) Relieve chronic pain (B) Diagnose fractures (C) Enhance vision (D) Improve hearing 31. Electroencephalography (EEG) signals can be used to control: (A) Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) (B) Cardiac pacemakers (C) Artificial kidneys (D) Prosthetic sockets 32. A dynamic orthosis differs from a static orthosis because it: (A) Restrains all movement (B) Allows controlled motion (C) Is heavier (D) Is not wearable 33. Voice recognition software in rehabilitation is mainly used for: (A) Entertainment (B) Device control by speech-impaired individuals (C) Hands-free control of assistive devices (D) Blood pressure monitoring 34. Robotic exoskeletons are most commonly used in patients with: (A) Paralysis and spinal cord injury (B) Hearing loss (C) Vision impairment (D) Dental disorders 35. The C-leg prosthetic system is an example of: (A) Passive prosthesis (B) Microprocessor-controlled prosthesis (C) Cosmetic prosthesis (D) Mechanical orthosis 36. Which sensor is most commonly used in gait analysis? (A) Pressure sensor (B) Temperature sensor (C) Humidity sensor (D) Gas sensor 37. Adaptive switches in rehabilitation devices are used for: (A) Controlling household appliances (B) Monitoring heart rate (C) Checking lung function (D) Measuring glucose 38. A tactile display helps in: (A) Enhancing visual acuity (B) Conveying information through touch (C) Restoring hearing (D) Increasing muscle power 39. Which rehabilitation device provides upright mobility for paraplegics? (A) Exoskeleton (B) Crutch (C) Splint (D) Pacemaker 40. Pressure sores in wheelchair users can be prevented by: (A) Cushions and pressure-relieving materials (B) Increased weight of wheelchair (C) Using rigid seats (D) Avoiding cushion support 41. Rehabilitation engineering overlaps with: (A) Biomedical engineering (B) Civil engineering (C) Mechanical engineering only (D) Aerospace engineering 42. Sensory substitution devices help by: (A) Replacing one sense with another (B) Reducing pain (C) Correcting posture (D) Controlling seizures 43. Which type of prosthesis provides only aesthetic function? (A) Functional prosthesis (B) Cosmetic prosthesis (C) Myoelectric prosthesis (D) Robotic prosthesis 44. The first powered wheelchair was developed in: (A) World War I (B) World War II (C) 1970s (D) 1990s 45. Rehabilitation engineering contributes to: (A) Independence of disabled individuals (B) Social inclusion (C) Quality of life improvement (D) All of the above 46. Smart home integration in rehabilitation allows: (A) Automatic lights and doors for disabled persons (B) Automated hospital billing (C) Robotic surgery (D) Internet browsing only 47. A transradial prosthesis replaces: (A) Entire arm (B) Part below the elbow (C) Part above the elbow (D) Shoulder joint 48. Eye-tracking systems are useful for patients with: (A) Spinal cord injuries (B) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (C) Hearing impairment (D) Diabetes 49. Rehabilitation engineering also focuses on: (A) Workplace accessibility (B) Transportation accessibility (C) Educational accessibility (D) All of the above 50. The long-term aim of rehabilitation engineering is: (A) Temporary recovery only (B) Full integration of disabled persons into society (C) Reducing hospital staff (D) Automating industries