NPTE-PTA Neuromuscular & Nervous System 2

Question 1

A patient with Parkinson's disease demonstrates micrographia and bradykinesia. Which brain structure is primarily affected?

Accepted Answer

Basal ganglia (substantia nigra)

Answer

Cerebellum

Answer

Prefrontal cortex

Answer

Hippocampus

Question 2

Berg Balance Scale scores of 0–20 indicate:

Accepted Answer

High fall risk requiring wheelchair

Answer

Independent community ambulator

Answer

Supervision required

Answer

Minimal fall risk

Question 3

Which cranial nerve is tested by the gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

CN IX and X

Answer

CN V and VII

Answer

CN XI and XII

Answer

CN III and IV

Question 4

In peripheral nerve regeneration, the approximate rate of axon regrowth is:

Accepted Answer

1–3 mm/day

Answer

0.5 mm/day

Answer

5 mm/day

Answer

10 mm/day

Question 5

A patient post-CVA has difficulty recognizing objects by touch with eyes closed. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Astereognosis

Answer

Agnosia

Answer

Apraxia

Answer

Anosognosia

Question 6

Which reflex is used to assess the S1 spinal level?

Accepted Answer

Achilles reflex

Answer

Patellar reflex

Answer

Biceps reflex

Answer

Brachioradialis reflex