You are going to see a patient that another therapist has evaluated. The therapist has noted that the patient demonstrates apraxia during therapy sessions. Which of the following statements best describes apraxia?

You are working with a patient who had a stroke two weeks ago. You ask him to reach for a glass on a table directly in front of him. You observe him initiate the movement with simultaneous scapular elevation/ retraction, shoulder abduction and external rotation, slight elbow flexion, a neutral forearm, and wrist and finger flexion. There appears to be no voluntary movement in the synergy, but you do note an associated reaction. According to Brunnstrom, which stage of recovery is this patient in?

A patient with Parkinson’s Disease demonstrates a highly stereotyped gait posture and pattern characterized by a forward, rigidly stooped head and trunk with hips and knees stiffly bent and a narrow BOS, shuffling steps with weight on toes and a tendency to increasing speed. Which of the following terms is used for this type of gait?

Which of the following statements regarding using aquatic therapy with patients who have multiple sclerosis is most accurate?

The therapist has decided to work with the patient on transfers by having the patient perform bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to mat, wheelchair to couch, and wheelchair to tub transfers during one treatment session. Which of the following statements best explains the benefit of having the patient practice this way?

One week following a traumatic brain injury, the patient is described as being unresponsive unless a strong stimuli is applied. Which of the following terms best describes the patient’s level of consciousness?

Management of fatigue in patients who have Multiple Sclerosis can be best addressed by which of the following strategies?

A PTA is treating a patient with moderate Parkinson’s Disease. The patient presents with the typical symptoms of Parkinson’s including a masked face. Which of the following statements best explains the cause of the masked face.

You are working with a patient with a TBI.  During ROM activities, the patient groans and flexes his arms.  The patient’s mother walks into his room and loudly says hello to the patient.  The patient continues to groan and flex his arms.  The mother then walks to his bedside and rubs his arm.  The patient further flexes his arms and continues to groan.  The mom states, ‘This is all he does lately’.  You notice that the mother appears to be thin and tired.  After talking with the patient’s mother, which of the following statements would be the most appropriate advice to offer her?

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease?