CCAT Patient Assessment and Evaluation 5

Question 1

When documenting a rehabilitation assessment using SOAP format, information about the client's report of the pet limping more after walks belongs in which section?

Accepted Answer

Subjective (S)

Answer

Subjective data includes owner-reported observations and history, such as reports of increased limping after activity.

Question 2

A rehabilitation therapist performs muscle palpation and identifies a taut band with a local twitch response in the infraspinatus muscle. This finding is consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Active myofascial trigger point

Answer

A taut band with a local twitch response and referred pain upon palpation defines an active myofascial trigger point.

Question 3

Which body condition score (BCS) is associated with optimal body weight in dogs and cats on a 9-point scale?

Accepted Answer

4–5/9

Answer

A BCS of 4–5/9 represents ideal body condition, with ribs easily palpable, a visible waist, and abdominal tuck present.

Question 4

During a canine hindlimb neurological examination, a paw withdrawal reflex (flexor reflex) is intact but the animal cannot voluntarily move the limb. This pattern indicates:

Accepted Answer

Upper motor neuron lesion with preserved spinal reflex arc

Answer

An intact flexor reflex with absent voluntary motion indicates a UMN lesion disrupting descending motor pathways while the local spinal reflex arc remains functional.

Question 5

When assessing a feline patient for chronic pain associated with degenerative joint disease, which owner questionnaire is validated for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index (FMPI)

Answer

The Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index (FMPI) is a validated, owner-completed questionnaire specifically designed to assess chronic musculoskeletal pain and mobility in cats.

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CCAT Patient Assessment and Evaluation 5