NPTE-PTA Functional Training and Gait 3

Question 1

What is the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test cutoff score associated with increased fall risk in community-dwelling older adults?

Accepted Answer

12 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

10 seconds

Answer

20 seconds

Question 2

For a patient with right hemiplegia performing wheelchair propulsion, which technique is most efficient?

Accepted Answer

Using the unaffected arm on the hand rim and the unaffected leg to assist propulsion and steer

Answer

Using only the unaffected arm and leg to propel and steer

Answer

Using both arms equally on the hand rims

Answer

Using a power wheelchair exclusively

Question 3

A patient performing ADL training is unable to reach overhead due to limited shoulder ROM. Which adaptive strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use a reacher/grabber device to extend functional reach

Answer

Force full ROM during all tasks to restore normal movement

Answer

Avoid all overhead activities permanently

Answer

Perform tasks bilaterally with the unaffected arm only

Question 4

During stair training with axillary crutches in a non-weight-bearing patient descending stairs, which sequence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Crutches and affected leg down first, then unaffected leg

Answer

Unaffected leg down first, then crutches and affected leg

Answer

Both legs down simultaneously, then crutches

Answer

Crutches down first, then affected leg, then unaffected leg

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes the 'two-point' gait pattern with crutches?

Accepted Answer

Left crutch and right leg advance together, then right crutch and left leg advance together

Answer

Right crutch advances, then left crutch advances, then right leg, then left leg

Answer

Both crutches advance, then both feet follow

Answer

One crutch advances, then the opposite foot, alternating separately

Question 6

What is the primary role of the physical therapist assistant during prosthetic training for a patient with a transtibial amputation?

Accepted Answer

Implement the gait training program established by the supervising PT

Answer

Fabricate and adjust the prosthetic socket

Answer

Determine the appropriate prosthetic foot type

Answer

Perform the initial prosthetic evaluation and prescription