Deck 5: Activity-Based Intervention in Stroke Rehabilitation

Question 1

When a patient can use a skill learned in therapy in a new context and can generalize learned strategies,the phase of learning is considered the _____ phase.

A) acquisition
B) retention
C) transfer
D) near transfer

Answer 1

C
In the transfer phase,the individual must use the skill in a new context,which demonstrates generalization.

Question 2

Using a random practice schedule is an example of _____ contextual interference.

A) low
B) high
C) stable
D) none of the above

Answer 2

B
Contextual interference refers to factors in the learning environment that increase the difficulty of initial learning.Random practice as opposed to blocked practice is more difficult.

Question 3

_____ tasks require that patients make adaptive decisions about unpredictable events,because objects are in random motion during task performance.

A) Open
B) Closed
C) Variable motionless
D) None of the above

Answer 3

A
Above is the definition of an open task.Examples include highway driving,playing volleyball,and crossing a busy street.

Question 4

The knowledge and regulation of personal cognitive processes and capacities is called:

A) metacognition.
B) cognitive set.
C) temperament.
D) monitoring of self.

Question 5

Brushing one's teeth is an example of a(n)_____ task.

A) closed
B) variable motionless
C) open
D) consistent motion

Question 6

Feedback in which information is given about the processes used during task performance is called:

A) knowledge of results.
B) knowledge of performance.
C) verbal cues.
D) concurrent feedback.

Question 7

Patients may use fixation patterns (limit the degrees of freedom)in which circumstance?

A) During posturally insecure situations
B) Attempting difficult self-care tasks
C) Attempting to reach overhead during the initial stages of motor recovery
D) All of the above

Question 8

Abnormal muscle shortening may result in:

A) postural malalignment.
B) inefficient mechanics of muscular function.
C) ligamentous shortening.
D) all of the above.

Question 9

In terms of World Health Organization classification,the motor and cognitive residuals of stroke are considered:

A) impairments.
B) activity limitations.
C) participation restrictions.
D) societal limitations.