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

Uhthoff's phenomenon describes the temporary worsening of MS symptoms with increased body temperature, such as during exercise or hot baths.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

CN VI

Answer

Cranial nerve VI (abducens) controls the lateral rectus muscle; palsy causes inability to abduct the eye on the affected side.

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

CIMT restrains the unaffected upper extremity to force intensive use of the hemiparetic limb, promoting cortical reorganization and functional recovery.

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

The Berg Balance Scale is a 14-item, 0–4 ordinal scale with a maximum of 56 points; scores below 45 indicate increased fall risk.

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

An AFO with a dorsiflexion assist spring mechanism compensates for weak or absent dorsiflexors, preventing toe drag during the swing phase of gait.

NPTE-PTA - National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants Practice Test

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NPTE-PTA Neuromuscular Rehabilitation 2