NPTE-PTA Neuromuscular Rehabilitation 2

Question 1

A patient with multiple sclerosis reports symptoms worsening with heat. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

Uhthoff's phenomenon

Answer

Lhermitte's sign

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Lhermitte–McAlpine syndrome

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Devic's phenomenon

Question 2

Which cranial nerve palsy causes an inability to abduct the eye (lateral gaze palsy)?

Accepted Answer

CN VI

Answer

CN III

Answer

CN IV

Answer

CN VII

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of CIMT (Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy)?

Accepted Answer

Force use of the affected limb by restraining the unaffected limb

Answer

Reduce spasticity through inhibitory techniques

Answer

Strengthen the unaffected limb for compensation

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Provide biofeedback during bilateral tasks

Question 4

Which balance assessment tool uses a 14-item ordinal scale and is commonly used to predict fall risk in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Berg Balance Scale

Answer

Timed Up and Go Test

Answer

Dynamic Gait Index

Answer

Functional Reach Test

Question 5

In a patient with foot drop following a common peroneal nerve injury, which orthosis is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) with dorsiflexion assist

Answer

Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO)

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Patellar tendon-bearing orthosis

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Supramalleolar orthosis (SMO)

Question 6

Which of the following is a sign of autonomic dysreflexia in a patient with a spinal cord injury at C6?

Accepted Answer

Severe hypertension with pounding headache and diaphoresis above the lesion

Answer

Hypotension and bradycardia below the lesion

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Hyperthermia and tachycardia throughout the body

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Muscle spasticity below the level of injury

A patient with multiple sclerosis reports symptoms worsening with heat.This is known as: