Question 1

Examination of stereognosis perception determines the patient's ability to do what?

Accepted Answer

A) Localize a touch sensation on the skin. 
B) Perceive two points of touch applied simultaneously. 
C) Recognize familiar objects by touch. 
D) Duplicate the position of a joint while in motion. 
A) Localize a touch sensation on the skin. 
B) Perceive two points of touch applied simultaneously. 
C) Recognize familiar objects by touch. 
D) Duplicate the position of a joint while in motion.

Question 2

Which of the following describes the characteristics of the anterolateral spinothalamic system?

Accepted Answer

A) Fast-conducting large-diameter fibers,sensations of discriminative touch and position sense 
B) Slow-conducting small-diameter fibers,sensations of discriminative touch and position sense 
C) Myelinated large-diameter fibers,sensations of thermal and nociceptive information 
D) Unmyelinated small-diameter fibers,sensations of thermal and nociceptive information 
A) Fast-conducting large-diameter fibers,sensations of discriminative touch and position sense 
B) Slow-conducting small-diameter fibers,sensations of discriminative touch and position sense 
C) Myelinated large-diameter fibers,sensations of thermal and nociceptive information 
D) Unmyelinated small-diameter fibers,sensations of thermal and nociceptive information

Question 3

Which type of receptor responds to the mechanical deformation of the receptor or the surrounding area?

Accepted Answer

A) Mechanoreceptors 
B) Chemoreceptors 
C) Nociceptors 
D) Thermoreceptors 
A) Mechanoreceptors 
B) Chemoreceptors 
C) Nociceptors 
D) Thermoreceptors

Question 4

Why might a physical therapist want to examine sensory function prior to motor function?

Accepted Answer

A) The sensory exam takes less time and therefore it is the most time-efficient way to perform the exam. 
B) The sensory exam does not cause any discomfort and therefore the patient can stay alert for the motor exam. 
C) The sensory system is more sensitive to fatigue and should be examined before the patient becomes fatigued. 
D) The sensory system influences movement and therefore examination first may direct the examination of motor function. 
A) The sensory exam takes less time and therefore it is the most time-efficient way to perform the exam. 
B) The sensory exam does not cause any discomfort and therefore the patient can stay alert for the motor exam. 
C) The sensory system is more sensitive to fatigue and should be examined before the patient becomes fatigued. 
D) The sensory system influences movement and therefore examination first may direct the examination of motor function.

Question 5

What progression should the therapist make when performing a sensory examination?

Accepted Answer

A) Complete the examination by allowing the patient to indicate verbally the location of the most sensory loss. 
B) Examine each of the dermatomes completely for each modality before moving on to the next dermatome. 
C) Begin the examination distally because patients typically present with the most significant deficits distally. 
D) Perform the examination on the posterior aspect of the trunk first followed by the anterior portion and the extremities. 
A) Complete the examination by allowing the patient to indicate verbally the location of the most sensory loss. 
B) Examine each of the dermatomes completely for each modality before moving on to the next dermatome. 
C) Begin the examination distally because patients typically present with the most significant deficits distally. 
D) Perform the examination on the posterior aspect of the trunk first followed by the anterior portion and the extremities.

Question 6

What is the best method for examining a patient's attention?

Accepted Answer

A) Asking the patient to answer questions about current location. 
B) Asking the patient to tell the therapist the correct date and time. 
C) Asking the patient to interpret word usage outside of their usual context. 
D) Asking the patient to repeat a gradually longer list of words or letters. 
A) Asking the patient to answer questions about current location. 
B) Asking the patient to tell the therapist the correct date and time. 
C) Asking the patient to interpret word usage outside of their usual context. 
D) Asking the patient to repeat a gradually longer list of words or letters.

Question 7

Which of the following requires information and stimulation of both exteroceptive and proprioceptive receptors?

Accepted Answer

A) Temperature 
B) Kinesthesia 
C) Stereognosis 
D) Light touch 
A) Temperature 
B) Kinesthesia 
C) Stereognosis 
D) Light touch

Question 8

How would a therapist examine proprioceptive awareness?

Accepted Answer

A) The therapist will place the patient's joint in a position and ask the patient to duplicate the position with the opposite joint. 
B) The therapist will randomly touch the patient's skin with a tool and ask the patient to differentiate sharp and dull touch. 
C) The therapist will lightly touch the patient with a piece of cotton or soft brush and ask the patient to indicate when something is felt. 
D) The therapist will move the patient's joint within a small range and ask the patient to describe the direction and range of movement. 
A) The therapist will place the patient's joint in a position and ask the patient to duplicate the position with the opposite joint. 
B) The therapist will randomly touch the patient's skin with a tool and ask the patient to differentiate sharp and dull touch. 
C) The therapist will lightly touch the patient with a piece of cotton or soft brush and ask the patient to indicate when something is felt. 
D) The therapist will move the patient's joint within a small range and ask the patient to describe the direction and range of movement.

Question 9

The patient's record indicates that the patient is "oriented ×2 (place)." What is the correct interpretation of this documentation?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient is oriented to place. 
B) The patient is oriented to person and time. 
C) The patient is oriented to place and person. 
D) The patient is oriented to place and time. 
A) The patient is oriented to place. 
B) The patient is oriented to person and time. 
C) The patient is oriented to place and person. 
D) The patient is oriented to place and time.

Question 10

Feedforward control uses sensory information in what way?

Accepted Answer

A) In advance of movement. 
B) To correct errors in movement. 
C) During the movement. 
D) In response to movement. 
A) In advance of movement. 
B) To correct errors in movement. 
C) During the movement. 
D) In response to movement.

Question 11

Which type of receptors is responsible for the perception of taste and smell?

Accepted Answer

A) mechanoreceptors 
B) Chemoreceptors 
C) Nociceptors 
D) Thermoreceptors 
A) mechanoreceptors 
B) Chemoreceptors 
C) Nociceptors 
D) Thermoreceptors

Exam 5: Examination of Sensory Function

Examination of stereognosis perception determines the patient's ability to do what?

Which of the following describes the characteristics of the anterolateral spinothalamic system?

Which type of receptor responds to the mechanical deformation of the receptor or the surrounding area?

Why might a physical therapist want to examine sensory function prior to motor function?

What progression should the therapist make when performing a sensory examination?

What is the best method for examining a patient's attention?

Which of the following requires information and stimulation of both exteroceptive and proprioceptive receptors?

How would a therapist examine proprioceptive awareness?

The patient's record indicates that the patient is "oriented ×2 (place)." What is the correct interpretation of this documentation?

Feedforward control uses sensory information in what way?

Which type of receptors is responsible for the perception of taste and smell?

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