NCS Stroke Rehabilitation 2

Question 1

Which assessment tool uses a 6-point ordinal scale to measure selective motor control and spasticity in each extremity after stroke?

Accepted Answer

Fugl-Meyer Assessment

Answer

Barthel Index

Answer

Modified Rankin Scale

Answer

NIH Stroke Scale

Question 2

A patient with right MCA stroke demonstrates contralateral neglect. Which scanning strategy is MOST effective as an initial compensatory approach?

Accepted Answer

Anchoring to the left side of tasks

Answer

Prism adaptation therapy

Answer

Visual field expansion training

Answer

Patching the unaffected eye

Question 3

According to Brunnstrom's stages of motor recovery, a patient who exhibits voluntary limb movements only within synergy patterns is at which stage?

Accepted Answer

Stage 3

Answer

Stage 2

Answer

Stage 4

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Stage 5

Question 4

Which standardized tool measures functional independence across 18 items in motor and cognitive domains and is commonly used to track rehabilitation progress post-stroke?

Accepted Answer

FIM (Functional Independence Measure)

Answer

Berg Balance Scale

Answer

10-Meter Walk Test

Answer

Action Research Arm Test

Question 5

A patient post-stroke demonstrates pusher syndrome. Which position is MOST appropriate when working on sitting balance?

Accepted Answer

Promote weight-bearing through the affected side

Answer

Promote weight-bearing through the non-affected side

Answer

Place the patient in a reclined position

Answer

Avoid upright positioning until pusher syndrome resolves

Question 6

Which domain of the ICF (International Classification of Functioning) framework does the inability to return to work after stroke BEST represent?

Accepted Answer

Participation

Answer

Body Function and Structure

Answer

Activity

Answer

Environmental Factors

Question 7

The 'timed up and go' (TUG) test is MOST useful for measuring which outcome in stroke survivors?

Accepted Answer

Functional mobility and fall risk

Answer

Upper extremity dexterity

Answer

Cognitive processing speed

Answer

Spasticity severity