Parkinson's Parkinson's Disease Stages and Progression

Question 1

The Hoehn and Yahr scale, used to measure Parkinson's disease severity, ranges from Stage 1 to Stage:

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

The Hoehn and Yahr scale ranges from Stage 1 (mild, unilateral symptoms) to Stage 5 (wheelchair-bound or bedridden).

Question 2

In Hoehn and Yahr Stage 1, Parkinson's disease symptoms are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Unilateral involvement only

Answer

Stage 1 involves unilateral (one-sided) symptoms only, such as a tremor or rigidity on just one side of the body.

Question 3

At which Hoehn and Yahr stage do bilateral (both sides of the body) motor symptoms first appear without balance impairment?

Accepted Answer

Stage 2

Answer

Stage 2 is marked by bilateral motor involvement but without postural instability, and the patient remains fully independent.

Question 4

Hoehn and Yahr Stage 3 is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Mild to moderate bilateral disease with some postural instability but still physically independent

Answer

Stage 3 represents mild-to-moderate bilateral disease with postural instability, but the patient can still live independently.

Question 5

Stage 5 of the Hoehn and Yahr scale is defined by:

Accepted Answer

Wheelchair-bound or bedridden unless aided

Answer

In Stage 5, the patient is wheelchair-bound or confined to bed and requires constant nursing care.

Parkinson's Practice Test