NPTE-PTA Functional Training and Gait 2

Question 1

What is the normal cadence for adult ambulation?

Accepted Answer

80–120 steps/minute

Answer

50–70 steps/minute

Answer

130–150 steps/minute

Answer

160–180 steps/minute

Question 2

A patient demonstrates 'vaulting' during gait. Which compensatory strategy does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Rising on the toes of the stance limb to clear the contralateral swinging limb

Answer

Leaning the trunk toward the weak side

Answer

Circumducting the swinging limb in a semicircle

Answer

Hiking the pelvis to shorten the functional length of the swing limb

Question 3

What transfer technique is safest for a dependent patient moving from bed to wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical (hoyer) lift transfer

Answer

Pivot transfer without a gait belt

Answer

Two-person lift transfer

Answer

Stand-pivot with a gait belt, one-person assist

Question 4

During functional task training, which activity is the most appropriate initial task for a patient beginning sit-to-stand practice?

Accepted Answer

Standing from a standard-height chair using armrests

Answer

Standing from a low chair with no armrests

Answer

Standing from the floor

Answer

Standing from a bed at a 30° incline

Question 5

A patient has been prescribed forearm crutches. At what height should the forearm cuff be positioned?

Accepted Answer

1–1.5 inches below the elbow

Answer

At the level of the wrist

Answer

At mid-forearm

Answer

2–3 inches above the elbow

Question 6

Which gait deviation is most commonly caused by weak ankle dorsiflexors (drop foot)?

Accepted Answer

Steppage gait

Answer

Trendelenburg gait

Answer

Antalgic gait

Answer

Scissor gait