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Celia Patrick sustained a CVA involving the right side of her body.  The PTA discussed the inability of Ms. Patrick to remember activities or techniques between treatment sessions with the PT.  Ms. Patrick sustained an injury in which lobe of the brain?

June Weaver has a diagnosis of macular degeneration. Due to recent episodes of falling, she has begun physical therapy to work on her balance. The therapist explained that with her deficits the focus of her treatment will be to reinforce which of the following?

A patient experiences an occlusion in one internal carotid artery. Which structure would MOST help maintain cerebral perfusion by providing an alternate route for blood flow?

Which presentation is MOST consistent with early-stage Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?

Which clinical tool is MOST appropriate for monitoring a patient’s perceived fatigue during exercise?

The PTA observes that the patient is able to maintain his center of mass over the base of support in a standing position without upper extremity support. What type of motor control is the patient demonstrating?

The PT has delegated the therapeutic exercise component of the program to the PTA. The PT has determined the patient needs to work on reactive balance control. Which of the following exercises should the PTA utilize?

A patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) presents with progressive cervical muscle weakness resulting in difficulty maintaining head control during functional activities. Which of the following interventions is LEAST appropriate for managing this patient’s condition?

A patient demonstrates a positive Romberg sign during examination. This finding is MOST indicative of impairment in which of the following systems?

Spinal Tracts: Use this picture to answer questions: **Disregard the information about sensory and motor tracts in the bottom right corner of the image. What area is responsible for transmitting fine touch and proprioceptive information?