MMT Clinical Documentation 2

Question 1

When documenting an MMT grade of 3 (Fair), which functional description is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Full ROM against gravity, no resistance

Answer

Grade 3 (Fair) indicates the muscle can complete full ROM against gravity but cannot tolerate any added resistance.

Question 2

A therapist documents 'MMT R shoulder abduction 4-/5.' What does the minus modifier indicate?

Accepted Answer

The muscle completed more than 50% but less than full ROM against resistance

Answer

A minus modifier indicates the muscle completed more than 50% but less than the full range of the grade criteria.

Question 3

Which notation correctly documents bilateral hip flexor MMT findings where both sides are grade 4?

Accepted Answer

Both options A and C are acceptable

Answer

Both 'B hip flexors 4/5' and 'Hip flexors 4/5 bilaterally' are clinically acceptable shorthand notations for bilateral findings.

Question 4

In an MMT flow sheet, what information is typically recorded in the column header?

Accepted Answer

Date of assessment, therapist initials, and assessment context

Answer

Flow sheet column headers typically include the assessment date, therapist initials, and relevant context such as pre/post-treatment.

Question 5

A patient's chart shows MMT documentation using the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale. What numerical grade corresponds to 'movement against gravity and some resistance'?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

MRC grade 4 describes movement against gravity and some resistance, distinguishing it from grade 5 which tolerates full resistance.

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MMT Clinical Documentation 2