Question 1

What is the BEST procedure for testing selective attention in a patient?&#10;A)Time on task&#10;B)Digit span test&#10;C)Alternating dual tasks&#10;D)Dual task paradigms

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

A patient is observed to have rapid heart rate and breathing,sweating,and pinpoint pupils.Which of the following physiological signs is an indication of parasympathetic nervous system stimulation?&#10;A)Pupil constriction&#10;B)Tachycardia&#10;C)Tachypnea&#10;D)Sweating

Accepted Answer

Pupil constriction is an indication of parasympathetic nervous system stimulation, while the other physiological signs listed (tachycardia, tachypnea, sweating) are indicative of sympathetic nervous system stimulation.

Question 3

A physical therapist begins an examination with a patient who needs to be aroused with a loud voice but responds appropriately to simple requests.What level of arousal is the patient exhibiting?&#10;A)Stuporous&#10;B)Obtunded&#10;C)Lethargic&#10;D)Comatose

Accepted Answer

The patient is exhibiting a lethargic level of arousal. They are able to respond to simple requests, but require a loud voice to be aroused. A stuporous level of arousal would mean the patient only responds to painful stimuli, while an obtunded level of arousal would mean the patient has a dulled response to verbal or physical stimuli. A comatose level of arousal would mean the patient is unconscious and cannot be aroused.

Question 4

Upon testing passive range of motion at varying speed,the physical therapist observes a catch and resistance through less than half of the available range when moving the limb at faster speeds.What type of tone is this and what grade would it receive on the Modified Ashworth Scale?

A)Spasticity,1+
B)Spasticity,2
C)Rigidity,1+
D)Rigidity,2

Accepted Answer

The description matches spasticity, which is characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes with exaggerated tendon jerks. The Modified Ashworth Scale grades spasticity, and a catch and release or minimal resistance through less than half the range of motion (especially at faster speeds) is graded as 1+.

Question 5

What is the BEST procedure for testing long-term memory in a patient?&#10;A)Ask about birth location.&#10;B)Ask about what they had for breakfast.&#10;C)Have the patient repeat three words.&#10;D)Have the patient spell a word backward.

Accepted Answer

Asking about birth location is a question that tests long-term memory because it requires recalling information from many years ago, unlike the other options which test short-term memory or cognitive skills.

Deck 5: Examination of Motor Function