Deck 15: Neuromuscular and Movement Function: Health Conditions

Question 1

The most common cause of lower extremity amputation in later life is:

A)Automobile accident
B)Vascular disease associated with long-term diabetes
C)Stroke with peripheral vascular deficit
D)Amputation from any cause is rare in later life.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When working with an older adult with a lower extremity amputation,the best time to start setting rehabilitation goals is:

A)Before surgery
B)Immediately after surgery
C)Once the wound has healed
D)Rehabilitation is ineffective,so assistive interventions are the main consideration

Answer 2

A

Question 3

For older adults with osteoporosis and vertebral fractures,a change in the recommendations about exercise interventions would be:

A)Increase vigorous aerobic activity to more than 150 minutes per week
B)Alternate upper and lower extremity weight-bearing exercise
C)Consider reducing intensity of aerobic activity
D)Focus progressive resistance exercise on intensity

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In treating people with stroke,research demonstrates that two factors are particularly important in rehabilitation outcomes.Those factors are:

A)Repetition and intensity of motor interventions
B)Provision of speech services and physical therapy
C)Incorporation of work-related occupations
D)Daily meetings with social work and weekly medication review

Question 5

As distinct from rheumatoid arthritis,osteoarthritis is:

A)A systemic disease with a strong genetic etiology
B)Associated with wear and tear on articular cartilage
C)An autoimmune disorder
D)A consequence of immobility and limited physical activity

Question 6

A complication of osteoporosis is:

A)Increased fall risk
B)Muscle aches
C)Increased fracture risk
D)Joint inflammation

Question 7

A particularly important element of early intervention for people with Parkinson's disease is:

A)Increased intense aerobic exercise
B)Provision of assistive devices
C)Relocation to an assisted living setting
D)Motor learning activities with ample motor practice

Question 8

The most common form of joint disease in later life is:

A)Osteoporosis
B)Rheumatoid arthritis
C)Cruciate ligament tear
D)Osteoarthritis

Question 9

Which of the following would NOT be considered a major osteoporotic fracture?

A)Distal fibula
B)Vertebral body
C)Proximal femur
D)Proximal humerus

Question 10

Characteristic signs of Parkinson's disease include:

A)Tremor after physical exertion
B)Resting tremor and difficulty initiating motor action
C)Tongue thrust during initiation of speech
D)Gastrointestinal changes,most notably frequent diarrhea