NPTE-PTA Neuromuscular & Nervous System 3

Question 1

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques are based on which principle?

Accepted Answer

Sherrington's law of successive induction

Answer

Wolff's law

Answer

Davis's law

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Hilton's law

Question 2

Which balance system is most relied upon when standing on an unstable surface with eyes closed?

Accepted Answer

Vestibular system

Answer

Visual system

Answer

Somatosensory system

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Auditory system

Question 3

A patient with multiple sclerosis has fatigue that worsens with increased body temperature. This phenomenon is called:

Accepted Answer

Uhthoff's phenomenon

Answer

Lhermitte's sign

Answer

Borg fatigue response

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Central sensitization

Question 4

In a patient with a lower motor neuron lesion, which finding is expected?

Accepted Answer

Flaccid paralysis

Answer

Hyperreflexia

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Clonus

Answer

Positive Babinski sign

Question 5

The two-point discrimination test assesses which sensory modality?

Accepted Answer

Fine touch and tactile discrimination

Answer

Pain sensation

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Temperature sensation

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Proprioception

Question 6

Which developmental milestone is typically achieved at 9–10 months of age?

Accepted Answer

Pulling to stand

Answer

Rolling

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Sitting without support

Answer

Independent walking