PWR Client Assessment & Progress Monitoring 2

Question 1

Which standardized tool is specifically designed to assess functional mobility and fall risk in individuals with Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test

Answer

The Timed Up and Go Test measures functional mobility and is widely used to assess fall risk in people with Parkinson's disease.

Question 2

A PWR! therapist notices a client's Berg Balance Scale score dropped from 42 to 36 over 6 weeks. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Reassess fall risk and modify the exercise program accordingly

Answer

A meaningful decline in Berg Balance Scale scores signals increased fall risk and warrants immediate program modification.

Question 3

In PWR! assessments, the UPDRS Part III is used primarily to evaluate which domain?

Accepted Answer

Motor signs and severity

Answer

UPDRS Part III is the motor examination section that quantifies the severity of motor signs in Parkinson's disease.

Question 4

When monitoring a PWR! client's gait, a therapist observes reduced arm swing on one side. This finding most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Asymmetric motor involvement consistent with Parkinson's disease

Answer

Reduced arm swing on one side is a hallmark of asymmetric Parkinson's motor involvement and should be documented as a baseline assessment finding.

Question 5

Which objective measure best captures a client's self-reported impact of Parkinson's symptoms on quality of life?

Accepted Answer

PDQ-39 (Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire)

Answer

The PDQ-39 is a validated, disease-specific patient-reported outcome measure assessing quality of life across eight dimensions.

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