Question 1

Which of the following interventions may be helpful for the patient with multiple sclerosis who is experiencing pain?

Accepted Answer

A) Stretching exercises 
B) Pressure stockings or gloves 
C) Biofeedback for relaxation 
D) Any of the above 
A) Stretching exercises 
B) Pressure stockings or gloves 
C) Biofeedback for relaxation 
D) Any of the above D

Question 2

You are asked to implement an exercise group at your clinic for those patients with stable multiple sclerosis.Which of the following plans is most appropriate for ensuring success with attendance and progress?

Accepted Answer

A) Five times per week, late in the afternoon 
B) Five times per week, in the morning 
C) Three times per week, in the late afternoon 
D) Three times per week, in the morning 
A) Five times per week, late in the afternoon 
B) Five times per week, in the morning 
C) Three times per week, in the late afternoon 
D) Three times per week, in the morning D

Question 3

Typical symptoms in multiple sclerosis can be all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Sensitivity to touch 
B) Spasticity 
C) Fatigue 
D) Cardiac involvement 
A) Sensitivity to touch 
B) Spasticity 
C) Fatigue 
D) Cardiac involvement D

Question 4

Your patient with multiple sclerosis has been evaluated by the PT, who notes proprioceptive sensory loss.Which of the following interventions is NOT an effective tool to facilitate improved movement awareness?

Accepted Answer

A) Pool therapy 
B) Stretching of the spastic muscle groups 
C) Light tracking resistance with exercise 
D) Visual compensation techniques 
A) Pool therapy 
B) Stretching of the spastic muscle groups 
C) Light tracking resistance with exercise 
D) Visual compensation techniques

Question 5

Which statement about physical therapy with patients with multiple sclerosis is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Pool therapy is not a viable treatment. 
B) Fatigue is very important to monitor. 
C) Strengthening exercise is contraindicated. 
D) Therapy should be given twice per day.Chapter 16 - PTA: Multiple Sclerosis 
A) Pool therapy is not a viable treatment. 
B) Fatigue is very important to monitor. 
C) Strengthening exercise is contraindicated. 
D) Therapy should be given twice per day.Chapter 16 - PTA: Multiple Sclerosis

Question 6

You are asked to provide a home stretching exercise program for a person with multiple sclerosis who spends a significant amount of time in her wheelchair and has a slumped posture.You would expect to include stretches for any of the following muscle groups EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Hamstrings 
B) Pectoralis minor 
C) Quadriceps 
D) Heel cords 
A) Hamstrings 
B) Pectoralis minor 
C) Quadriceps 
D) Heel cords

Which of the following interventions may be helpful for the patient with multiple sclerosis who is experiencing pain?

You are asked to implement an exercise group at your clinic for those patients with stable multiple sclerosis.Which of the following plans is most appropriate for ensuring success with attendance and progress?

Typical symptoms in multiple sclerosis can be all of the following EXCEPT:

Your patient with multiple sclerosis has been evaluated by the PT, who notes proprioceptive sensory loss.Which of the following interventions is NOT an effective tool to facilitate improved movement awareness?

Which statement about physical therapy with patients with multiple sclerosis is true?

You are asked to provide a home stretching exercise program for a person with multiple sclerosis who spends a significant amount of time in her wheelchair and has a slumped posture.You would expect to include stretches for any of the following muscle groups EXCEPT:

Pta: Clinical Decision Making

Pta: Examination of Vital Signs

Pta: Examination of Sensory Function

Pta: Musculoskeletal Examination

Pta: Examination of Motor Function: Motor Control and Motor Learning

Pta: Examination of Coordination and Balance

Pta: Examination of Gait

Pta: Examination of Function

Pta: Examination of the Environment

Pta: The Prescriptive Wheelchair

Pta: Locomotor Training

Pta: Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction

Pta: Heart Disease

Pta: Vascular, Lymphatic, and Integumentary Disorders

Pta: Stroke

Pta: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Pta: Parkinsons Disease

Pta: Traumatic Brain Injury

Pta: Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Pta: Vestibular Disorders

Pta: Amputation

Pta: Arthritis

Pta: Burns

Pta: Chronic Pain

Pta: Psychosocial Disorders

Pta: Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction

Pta: Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language

Pta: Promoting Health and Wellness

Pta: Orthotics

Pta: Prosthetics

Pta: The Prescriptive Wheelchair

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Exam 16: Pta: Multiple Sclerosis

Which of the following interventions may be helpful for the patient with multiple sclerosis who is experiencing pain?

You are asked to implement an exercise group at your clinic for those patients with stable multiple sclerosis.Which of the following plans is most appropriate for ensuring success with attendance and progress?

Typical symptoms in multiple sclerosis can be all of the following EXCEPT:

Your patient with multiple sclerosis has been evaluated by the PT, who notes proprioceptive sensory loss.Which of the following interventions is NOT an effective tool to facilitate improved movement awareness?

Which statement about physical therapy with patients with multiple sclerosis is true?

You are asked to provide a home stretching exercise program for a person with multiple sclerosis who spends a significant amount of time in her wheelchair and has a slumped posture.You would expect to include stretches for any of the following muscle groups EXCEPT:

Pta: Clinical Decision Making

Pta: Examination of Vital Signs

Pta: Examination of Sensory Function

Pta: Musculoskeletal Examination

Pta: Examination of Motor Function: Motor Control and Motor Learning

Pta: Examination of Coordination and Balance

Pta: Examination of Gait

Pta: Examination of Function

Pta: Examination of the Environment

Pta: The Prescriptive Wheelchair

Pta: Locomotor Training

Pta: Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction

Pta: Heart Disease

Pta: Vascular, Lymphatic, and Integumentary Disorders

Pta: Stroke

Pta: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Pta: Parkinsons Disease

Pta: Traumatic Brain Injury

Pta: Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Pta: Vestibular Disorders

Pta: Amputation

Pta: Arthritis

Pta: Burns

Pta: Chronic Pain

Pta: Psychosocial Disorders

Pta: Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction

Pta: Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language

Pta: Promoting Health and Wellness

Pta: Orthotics

Pta: Prosthetics

Pta: The Prescriptive Wheelchair

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