Deck 27: Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction

Question 1

Utilizing a sensory integration approach to perceptual retraining for remediating underlying deficits is MOST commonly associated with which of the following patient types?

A)An adolescent with a brain injury resulting in aphasia and dysphagia
B)A child with developmental sensorimotor or learning problems
C)A child with a traumatic limb amputation
D)An adult with difficulty planning and organizing daily home and work activities

Answer 1

B

Question 2

During functional locomotor training in the parallel bars,the therapist places a piece of brightly colored tape on the left shoe of a patient who has experienced a stroke and then cues the patient to "find the tape and move the foot the tape is on." This intervention is BEST described as which of the following?

A)An intervention that is not recommended due to safety concerns
B)A sensory integration approach to the therapy goal
C)A top-down cognitive intervention strategy
D)An environmental adaptation to help accomplish a therapy goal

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The relative inability of a patient to stay focused on a conversation during the initial evaluation of tasks such as donning or doffing clothing,preparing a basic meal on the stovetop,or doing mat exercises in a loud therapy gym is MOST likely indicative of a breakdown in which of the following cognitive systems?

A)Short-term memory
B)Attention
C)Long-term memory
D)Executive function

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Chart review of a patient who is using a manual wheelchair reveals intact right and left visual fields;however,the patient has multiple abrasions on his left arm,demonstrates difficulty reading by not scanning all the way to the left side of the page,and routinely leaves the left side of meal trays untouched when they are served in the patient's room.Which is the MOST likely condition responsible for these findings?

A)Left hemisphere stroke
B)Left homonymous hemianopsia
C)Unilateral neglect
D)Executive function deficit

Question 5

A patient is involved in a cotreatment session with a physical therapist and an occupational therapist.The patient is standing at the sink and practicing the steps involved in teeth brushing.Which of the following examples of therapeutic goals MOST closely resembles a remedial approach to rehabilitation?

A)The patient will understand the importance of good oral hygiene.
B)Mastery of the teeth-brushing skill while standing at the sink will translate to other daily routines.
C)Teeth brushing will be performed independently while standing at the sink.
D)The patient will tolerate standing for 5 minutes while at the sink with minimal assistance.

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the optimal timing for conducting an examination of a patient's sensory abilities?

A)Before a cognitive or perceptual examination
B)During a cognitive or perceptual examination
C)After a cognitive or perceptual examination
D)Between a cognitive and a perceptual examination

Question 7

What is the MOST appropriate term to describe the process that requires integration of multiple sensory inputs and results in the awareness of objects and experiences within an environment?

A)Perception
B)Sensation
C)Cognition
D)Stimulation