NPTE-PT Neuromuscular System Examination 3

Question 1

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assesses which three areas?

Accepted Answer

Eye opening, verbal response, motor response

Answer

Pupil reaction, vital signs, reflexes

Answer

Orientation, memory, language

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Balance, coordination, sensation

Question 2

A patient with a stroke has weakness of the right face, arm, and leg. Where is the lesion most likely located?

Accepted Answer

Left middle cerebral artery territory

Answer

Right middle cerebral artery territory

Answer

Left posterior cerebral artery

Answer

Brainstem

Question 3

Which test uses tuning fork vibration placed on a bony prominence to assess peripheral sensory nerve function?

Accepted Answer

Vibration sense test

Answer

Two-point discrimination

Answer

Monofilament test

Answer

Pinprick test

Question 4

A positive Hoffman sign is indicative of:

Accepted Answer

Upper motor neuron dysfunction in the upper extremity

Answer

Lower motor neuron lesion

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

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Peripheral neuropathy

Question 5

Which condition is characterized by an intention tremor, nystagmus, and ataxic gait — all signs of cerebellar dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Multiple sclerosis

Answer

Parkinson's disease

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Guillain-Barré syndrome

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Myasthenia gravis

Question 6

When performing a manual muscle test, a grade of 3 (Fair) means the muscle can:

Accepted Answer

Complete full ROM against gravity only

Answer

Complete full ROM with minimal resistance

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Move through partial ROM against gravity

Answer

Contract but produce no movement