MPT Neurological Physical Therapy 3

Question 1

Which outcome measure assesses walking speed and is considered a vital sign of functional mobility?

Accepted Answer

10-Meter Walk Test

Answer

The 10-Meter Walk Test measures comfortable gait speed and is considered a functional vital sign, with norms predicting community ambulation.

Question 2

Clonus, observed at the ankle, is indicative of:

Accepted Answer

Upper motor neuron lesion with hyperreflexia

Answer

Clonus is rhythmic involuntary muscle contractions triggered by sustained passive stretch, indicating upper motor neuron hyperexcitability.

Question 3

Which classification system is used to grade the completeness of a spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

ASIA Impairment Scale

Answer

The ASIA (American Spinal Injury Association) Impairment Scale grades SCI from A (complete) to E (normal) based on motor and sensory function.

Question 4

A physical therapist is treating a patient with multiple sclerosis using the Frenkel exercises. What are these exercises designed to address?

Accepted Answer

Ataxia and coordination deficits

Answer

Frenkel exercises use slow, controlled, progressive movements to improve coordination and proprioception in patients with ataxia.

Question 5

Which therapeutic approach for TBI focuses on graded sensory and cognitive stimulation during early recovery?

Accepted Answer

Coma stimulation (sensory regulation) program

Answer

Coma stimulation programs use graded multimodal sensory input to promote arousal and early recovery in patients with disorders of consciousness.

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test