NPTE-PTA Neuromuscular & Nervous System

Question 1

Which spinal cord level is responsible for the knee jerk (patellar) reflex?

Accepted Answer

L3–L4

Answer

L1–L2

Answer

L2–L3

Answer

L4–L5

Question 2

A patient with a complete C6 spinal cord injury would retain which muscle function?

Accepted Answer

Wrist extensors

Answer

Finger extensors

Answer

Wrist flexors

Answer

Elbow extensors

Question 3

Which type of stroke causes deficits on the SAME side as the lesion?

Accepted Answer

Cerebellar stroke

Answer

Middle cerebral artery stroke

Answer

Basal ganglia lesion

Answer

Cortical stroke

Question 4

The Romberg test primarily assesses which sensory system?

Accepted Answer

Proprioception

Answer

Vestibular only

Answer

Visual only

Answer

Cerebellar coordination

Question 5

Which gait deviation is most characteristic of a patient with foot drop?

Accepted Answer

Steppage gait

Answer

Trendelenburg gait

Answer

Antalgic gait

Answer

Scissor gait

Question 6

Spasticity in upper motor neuron lesions is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Velocity-dependent resistance

Answer

Velocity-independent resistance

Answer

Flaccid tone

Answer

Cogwheel rigidity