Exam 2–Neurodegenerative

Question 1

Stage 1 of ALS

Answer 1

Ambulatory, independent with ADLs, mild weakness, clumsy (no AT)

Question 2

Stage 2 of ALS

Answer 2

Ambulatory, moderate weakness

Question 3

Stage 3 of ALS

Answer 3

Ambulatory, severe weakness
–Smart tech, adaptive devices, home equipment

Question 4

Stage 4 of ALS

Answer 4

WC use, almost independent, severe weakness in legs.
–Smart tech, adaptive devices & home equipment

Question 5

Stage 5 of ALS

Answer 5

WC use, dependent, pronounced weakness in legs, severe weakness in arms.
–Smart tech, adaptive devices, home equipment

Question 6

Stage 6 of ALS

Answer 6

Bedridden no ADL, max A required
–Smart tech, adaptive devices, home equipment, & things to assist CGs

Question 7

Type of ALS most common

Answer 7

Sporadic

Question 8

Most common cause of death with ALS

Answer 8

Respiratory failure

Question 9

What is Guillain Barre?

Answer 9

An autoimmune disorder: demyelinating.

Question 10

Phase 1 of Guillain Barre

Answer 10

Worst phase of disorder.
Acute inflammatory phase.
Weakness in limbs & may require ventilator.

Question 11

Phase 2 of Guillain Barre

Answer 11

Plateau
No significant change

Question 12

Phase 3 of Guillain Barre

Answer 12

Making Gains!!!
Individualized

Question 13

Assessments/evals to use with ALS

Answer 13

ALS functioning ratings scale
Purdue pegboard
Multidimensional fatigue inventory

Question 14

Assessments/evals to use with Guillain Barre

Answer 14

Pain scale
Depression scale
FIM
COPM
7 pt GBS disability scale
Semmes Weinstein
ROM
MMT & the like (Dyna, Pincho,…)

Question 15

How do you determine if someone has ALS?

Answer 15

Process of elimination through testing

Question 16

Different symptoms of Degenerative diseases.
Review symptoms of ALS.
GB symptoms.
MS-common in young age.

Answer 16

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