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

The Fugl-Meyer Assessment evaluates motor recovery, balance, sensation, and joint function using an ordinal scale and is the gold standard for post-stroke motor assessment.

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

Anchoring techniques teach patients to start scanning from the neglected side to compensate for unilateral spatial neglect.

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

Brunnstrom Stage 3 is characterized by voluntary movement occurring but only within the flexor or extensor synergy patterns.

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

The FIM is an 18-item scale measuring burden of care in motor and cognitive domains, widely used in inpatient rehabilitation to track functional progress.

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

Promoting weight-bearing through the affected (hemi) side is the primary treatment strategy for pusher syndrome to correct the patient's distorted perception of body orientation.

(NCS) Neurologic Clinical Specialist Practice Test

(NCS) Neurologic Clinical Specialist Practice Test

NCS Stroke Rehabilitation 2