MPT Neurological Physical Therapy

Question 1

Which outcome measure is most commonly used to assess functional mobility in stroke patients?

Accepted Answer

Berg Balance Scale

Answer

The Berg Balance Scale is a 14-item validated tool widely used to assess static and dynamic balance in stroke and other neurological populations.

Question 2

Spasticity is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflex

Answer

Spasticity is a velocity-dependent increase in the tonic stretch reflex (muscle tone) resulting from upper motor neuron lesions.

Question 3

The Fugl-Meyer Assessment is used to evaluate:

Accepted Answer

Sensorimotor impairment following stroke

Answer

The Fugl-Meyer Assessment quantifies sensorimotor recovery of upper and lower extremities following stroke.

Question 4

Which concept describes the brain's ability to reorganize neural pathways after injury?

Accepted Answer

Neuroplasticity

Answer

Neuroplasticity is the nervous system's ability to reorganize its structure, function, and connections in response to injury or experience.

Question 5

A patient with a complete C5 spinal cord injury would be expected to have preserved function of which muscle?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii and deltoid

Answer

C5 innervates the biceps brachii and deltoid, so these muscles are preserved in a complete C5 SCI while C6 and below functions are absent.

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test