Question 1

What types of impairments might be expected as individuals age that could impact coordinated movement?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased range of motion of the proximal joints causing instability 
B) Decreased neural control of the descending tracts for motor function 
C) Loss of memory and dementia causing inability to attend to tasks 
D) Slowed reaction time especially in tasks involving speed and accuracy 
A) Increased range of motion of the proximal joints causing instability 
B) Decreased neural control of the descending tracts for motor function 
C) Loss of memory and dementia causing inability to attend to tasks 
D) Slowed reaction time especially in tasks involving speed and accuracy

Question 2

Individuals with Parkinson's disease present with what common characteristics of basal ganglion pathology?

Accepted Answer

A) Rigidity and nystagmus 
B) Ataxia and dystonia 
C) Akinesia and bradykinesia 
D) Dysmetria and chorea 
A) Rigidity and nystagmus 
B) Ataxia and dystonia 
C) Akinesia and bradykinesia 
D) Dysmetria and chorea

Question 3

What is a purpose for screenings?

Accepted Answer

A) To rule out or differentiate specific system involvement 
B) To establish a baseline to examine the effectiveness of interventions 
C) To determine the need to document changes in status 
D) To progress the patient from one intervention to the next 
A) To rule out or differentiate specific system involvement 
B) To establish a baseline to examine the effectiveness of interventions 
C) To determine the need to document changes in status 
D) To progress the patient from one intervention to the next

Question 4

What does the theory that suggests that the cerebellum acts as a comparator and error-correcting mechanism say?

Accepted Answer

A) The cerebellum determines which neurons will fire in which sequence. 
B) The cerebellum acts to transmit information to execute movement. 
C) The cerebellum manages all sensory information transmitted from the periphery. 
D) The cerebellum acts to compare actual movement with the intended movement. 
A) The cerebellum determines which neurons will fire in which sequence. 
B) The cerebellum acts to transmit information to execute movement. 
C) The cerebellum manages all sensory information transmitted from the periphery. 
D) The cerebellum acts to compare actual movement with the intended movement.

Question 5

According to Bear et al,the highest level of the central elements of the motor system is concerned with strategy.What does this include?

Accepted Answer

A) The goal of the movement and the strategy to best achieve that goal 
B) The correct sequence of the muscle contractions to achieve smooth movement 
C) Activation of the motor neurons to generate and adjustment movement 
D) Feedback through the sensory system to control posture during movement 
A) The goal of the movement and the strategy to best achieve that goal 
B) The correct sequence of the muscle contractions to achieve smooth movement 
C) Activation of the motor neurons to generate and adjustment movement 
D) Feedback through the sensory system to control posture during movement

What types of impairments might be expected as individuals age that could impact coordinated movement?

Individuals with Parkinson's disease present with what common characteristics of basal ganglion pathology?

What is a purpose for screenings?

What does the theory that suggests that the cerebellum acts as a comparator and error-correcting mechanism say?

According to Bear et al,the highest level of the central elements of the motor system is concerned with strategy.What does this include?

Clinical Decision Making

Influence of Psychosocial Factors on Rehabilitation

Influence of Values on Patient Care: Foundation for Decision Making

Vital Signs

Examination of Sensory Function

Musculoskeletal Examination

Examination of Motor Function: Motor Control and Motor Learning

Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocity Tests

Examination of Gait

Examination of Functional Status and Activity Level

Examination of the Environment

Strategies to Improve Motor Function

Locomotor Training

Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction

Heart Disease

Vascular,lymphatic,and Integumentary Disorders

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Parkinsons Disease

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Vestibular Disorders

Amputation

Arthritis

Burns

Chronic Pain

Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction

Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language

Orthotics

Prosthetics

The Prescriptive Wheelchair

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Exam 7: Examination of Coordination

What types of impairments might be expected as individuals age that could impact coordinated movement?

Individuals with Parkinson's disease present with what common characteristics of basal ganglion pathology?

What is a purpose for screenings?

What does the theory that suggests that the cerebellum acts as a comparator and error-correcting mechanism say?

According to Bear et al,the highest level of the central elements of the motor system is concerned with strategy.What does this include?

Clinical Decision Making

Influence of Psychosocial Factors on Rehabilitation

Influence of Values on Patient Care: Foundation for Decision Making

Vital Signs

Examination of Sensory Function

Musculoskeletal Examination

Examination of Motor Function: Motor Control and Motor Learning

Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocity Tests

Examination of Gait

Examination of Functional Status and Activity Level

Examination of the Environment

Strategies to Improve Motor Function

Locomotor Training

Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction

Heart Disease

Vascular,lymphatic,and Integumentary Disorders

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Parkinsons Disease

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Vestibular Disorders

Amputation

Arthritis

Burns

Chronic Pain

Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction

Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language

Orthotics

Prosthetics

The Prescriptive Wheelchair

Filters