NCS Patient Management

Question 1

For a patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which outcome measure is most appropriate for assessing cognitive and executive function?

Accepted Answer

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Answer

Berg Balance Scale

Answer

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Answer

Rancho Los Amigos Scale

Question 2

A patient with a spinal cord injury (SCI) is experiencing autonomic dysreflexia. What should be your immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Assist the patient in sitting upright and identifying the cause of the dysreflexia.

Answer

Begin a range of motion (ROM) exercise program.

Answer

Increase the intensity of the physical therapy session.

Answer

Apply a hot pack to the affected area to relieve symptoms.

Question 3

Which of the following outcomes is most appropriate to measure the effectiveness of a balance intervention in a patient with multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Reduction in the number of falls and improvement in balance scores

Answer

Improvement in maximal voluntary contraction strength

Answer

Decrease in the frequency of urinary tract infections

Answer

Increase in the number of steps taken per day

Question 4

When developing a treatment plan for a patient with Parkinson’s disease, which intervention is most likely to address gait disturbances effectively?

Accepted Answer

Dual-task training

Answer

High-intensity interval training (HIIT)

Answer

PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) stretching

Answer

Joint mobilization techniques

Question 5

Which of the following is the most appropriate initial goal for a patient with a recent stroke presenting with significant hemiparesis?

Accepted Answer

Enhance safety and independence in basic activities of daily living (ADLs).

Answer

Improve gait speed to pre-stroke levels.

Answer

Achieve full resolution of upper extremity motor deficits.

Answer

Restore full sensory function in the affected limb.