Deck 6: Pta: Examination of Coordination and Balance

Question 1

A physician notes in his evaluation that the patient has a positive Romberg sign.You would expect this person to have deficits with what system?

A)Proprioceptive system
B)Vestibular system
C)Visual system
D)Auditory system

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A lesion of the basal ganglia will MOST likely cause which of the following impairments?

A)Gait ataxia
B)Dysdiadochokinesia
C)Hypotonia
D)Athetosis

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The evaluating PT has indicated that your next patient has dysmetria.Any of the following activities are appropriate to address this impairment EXCEPT:

A)Practicing stacking cups
B)Finger to nose practice
C)Passive range of motion
D)Active kicking of a ball at a target

Answer 3

C

Question 4

You are asked to assist a PT with screening to identify system-related impairments that could contribute to functional limitations.Which of the following is an example of an activity to screen for nonequilibrium coordination deficits?

A)You ask the patient to move selected joints through his or her available range.
B)You ask the seated patient to flex the hip while you apply resistance to the movement.
C)You sit opposite your patient and ask him or her to "mirror" your movements.
D)You ask the patient to tap the ball of each foot on the floor without raising the heel.

Question 5

The evaluating PT has reported that your patient has the coordination impairment "disturbance of gait." Any of the following would be appropriate activities for you to choose from EXCEPT:

A)Displace balance unexpectedly while patient is standing.
B)Alter speed and direction of ambulation activities.
C)March in place.
D)Practice walking sideways and backward.

Question 6

A lesion in the cerebellum will most likely cause which of the following impairments?

A)Bradykinesia
B)Nystagmus
C)Chorea
D)Rigidity