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Neurodegenerative Disease Flashcards

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What is the primary purpose of environmental modifications in MS treatment?

A) Enhance aesthetic appeal
B) Ensure safety and increase independence
C) Reduce financial costs
D) Improve social skills

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B) Ensure safety and increase independence

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Which of the following exercises is recommended for MS patients?

A) Yoga only
B) Strengthening and A/PROM exercises
C) Heavy lifting
D) High-intensity interval training

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B) Strengthening and A/PROM exercises

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How does energy conservation benefit people with MS?

A) By allowing for completion of essential activities
B) By improving vision
C) By reducing medication requirements
D) By eliminating fatigue completely

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A) By allowing for completion of essential activities

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Why should MS patients avoid hot showers?

A) They may cause dizziness
B) Heat can worsen MS symptoms
C) They increase blood pressure
D) Hot showers have no effect on MS

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B) Heat can worsen MS symptoms

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Which tool can assist with cognitive management in MS?

A) Sensory boards
B) Cognitive games
C) Memory aids
D) Virtual reality devices

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C) Memory aids

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A common fatigue management strategy for MS includes:

A) Engaging in continuous activity
B) Using an activity diary to set goals and priorities
C) Limiting all exercise
D) Prioritizing rest over all activities

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B) Using an activity diary to set goals and priorities

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What role does posture training play in MS?

A) It reduces muscle spasms
B) It helps with vision improvement
C) It manages pain related to weakness or spasticity
D) It prevents cognitive decline

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C) It manages pain related to weakness or spasticity

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Why might an OT refer an MS client to an ophthalmologist?

A) To address vision-related issues
B) To improve balance
C) To manage fatigue
D) To recommend medications

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A) To address vision-related issues

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Which of the following is an adaptive equipment option for spasticity management in MS?

A) Weighted utensils
B) Dressing stick
C) Sock aid
D) Walking cane

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B) Dressing stick

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What type of therapy can help manage stress in MS patients?

A) Aquatic therapy
B) Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
C) Vision therapy
D) Hypnotherapy

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B) Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

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What OT intervention is used in the acute phase of GBS for positioning?

A) Dynamic standing
B) Bed and wheelchair positioning
C) Outdoor mobility training
D) Independent transfers

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B) Bed and wheelchair positioning

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Why is PROM important in the early stages of GBS?

A) To improve blood circulation
B) To maintain joint flexibility and prevent contractures
C) To promote aerobic fitness
D) To improve cognitive skills

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B) To maintain joint flexibility and prevent contractures

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How can OTs assist GBS clients with communication?

A) Providing picture boards
B) Encouraging verbal repetition
C) Recommending speech therapy
D) Using hand signals

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A) Providing picture boards

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A psychosocial intervention in the acute phase of GBS may include:

A) High-intensity exercise
B) Stress management techniques
C) Manual dexterity training
D) Advanced mobility training

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B) Stress management techniques

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Why are splints used in the acute phase of GBS?

A) To encourage exercise
B) To prevent joint deformities
C) To increase mobility
D) To reduce anxiety

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B) To prevent joint deformities

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What is a primary goal during the recovery phase of GBS?

A) Balance training
B) Enhanced fine motor skills
C) Complete physical independence
D) Cognitive re-training

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A) Balance training

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Which of the following is an energy conservation technique for GBS recovery?

A) Decrease all activity
B) Frequent rest breaks
C) Standing for long durations
D) Using heavy weights

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B) Frequent rest breaks

18
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What adaptive strategy supports ADLs in GBS recovery?

A) Outdoor walking
B) Adaptive equipment
C) Elimination of all tasks
D) Constant standing exercises

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B) Adaptive equipment

19
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Why is sensory stimulation beneficial in GBS recovery?

A) It improves muscle tone
B) It helps with sensory desensitization
C) It prevents balance issues
D) It eliminates fatigue

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B) It helps with sensory desensitization

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What type of home modification might be recommended in GBS?

A) Carpet removal
B) Installation of grab bars
C) Painting walls a different color
D) Removing all furniture

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B) Installation of grab bars

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How does OT support ALS patients with home modifications?

A) Provides therapy only for caregivers
B) Recommends equipment for safety and accessibility
C) Increases independent mobility
D) Manages financial aspects

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B) Recommends equipment for safety and accessibility

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Why might an ALS client use adaptive equipment?

A) To maintain independence as mobility declines
B) To replace traditional therapy
C) To decrease all physical activity
D) To improve balance

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A) To maintain independence as mobility declines

23
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What is a psychological benefit of OT in ALS care?

A) Increased physical fitness
B) Access to support groups
C) Reduced muscle spasms
D) Eliminated need for equipment

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B) Access to support groups

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A useful communication tool for clients with ALS is:

A) Shouting cues
B) Hands-free phone systems
C) Using only hand gestures
D) Picture boards

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B) Hands-free phone systems

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How can OT help with ALS-related fatigue?

A) Suggesting a high-stress lifestyle
B) Energy conservation techniques
C) Long, strenuous exercises
D) Decreasing all activity

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B) Energy conservation techniques

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Which adaptive utensil might help with feeding in ALS?

A) Regular fork and knife
B) Utensils with built-up handles
C) Disposable utensils
D) Heavy-weighted utensils

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B) Utensils with built-up handles

27
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Why is positioning important in ALS management?

A) Prevents pressure ulcers
B) Increases flexibility
C) Eliminates tremors
D) Improves eyesight

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A) Prevents pressure ulcers

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How can OT assist with pain management in ALS?

A) Through advanced mobility exercises
B) Ergonomics and supportive positioning
C) High-intensity aerobic exercises
D) Psychotherapy only

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B) Ergonomics and supportive positioning

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What leisure modification could benefit ALS patients?

A) Engaging in high-intensity sports
B) Using web-based interfaces
C) Limiting all leisure activities
D) Removing social interactions

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B) Using web-based interfaces

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Why is stress management important for ALS patients?

A) It enhances muscle strength
B) It helps patients cope with progressive disability
C) It directly reduces spasticity
D) It replaces physical therapy

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B) It helps patients cope with progressive disability

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Pamela, a 35-year-old woman with secondary progressive MS, faces fatigue and challenges balancing her roles as a mother, part-time professor, and caregiver. What occupational challenge does Pamela face with household chores?

A) She finds them relaxing
B) Increased fatigue and difficulty balancing roles
C) She finds them too easy
D) No challenges were reported

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B) Increased fatigue and difficulty balancing roles

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With her husband frequently away, Pamela manages most household and caregiving duties, which exacerbates her MS-related fatigue. How does Pamela’s role as a caretaker impact her MS management?

A) It increases her fatigue
B) It improves her physical strength
C) It decreases her social support
D) It has no effect

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A) It increases her fatigue

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Pamela works as an adjunct professor and has supportive colleagues who assist her during MS relapses. What type of support does Pamela receive at work during MS relapses?

A) Reduced responsibilities
B) Increased hours
C) Support from colleagues for flexible work arrangements
D) Elimination of job tasks

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C) Support from colleagues for flexible work arrangements

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To support Pamela’s independence in her daily tasks, OT can help her manage fatigue effectively. What intervention can support Pamela’s ADL independence?

A) Reducing physical activity
B) Energy conservation techniques
C) Daily naps
D) Elimination of her caregiving roles

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B) Energy conservation techniques

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Pamela’s role as a chauffeur for her children’s activities adds to her physical and mental workload. How might OT address Pamela’s role as a chauffeur for her children?

A) Encourage carpooling or alternative transportation
B) Advise against any driving
C) Increase her driving frequency
D) Recommend physical exercise before driving

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A) Encourage carpooling or alternative transportation

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Pamela often feels obligated to supply snacks for her children’s sports teams, despite her MS-related fatigue. What adaptive strategy could support Pamela’s role in her children’s sports?

A) Using only homemade snacks
B) Using easy-to-prepare or pre-packaged snacks
C) Increasing the amount of snacks provided
D) Avoiding any participation in sports activities

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B) Using easy-to-prepare or pre-packaged snacks

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Given Pamela’s high caregiving demands, OT can assess her emotional well-being to support her mental health. Which OT evaluation tool would assess Pamela’s emotional well-being?

A) Cognitive Assessment Tool
B) Beck Depression Inventory
C) Balance Scale
D) Visual Analog Scale

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B) Beck Depression Inventory

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With extensive household tasks, Pamela needs strategies to manage her energy and prioritize her workload. What recommendation might help Pamela manage her household tasks?

A) Delegating tasks and organizing priorities
B) Increasing task difficulty
C) Avoiding all assistance
D) Changing her schedule completely

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A) Delegating tasks and organizing priorities

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Pamela’s daily visits to her parents contribute to her fatigue, and energy-efficient solutions could reduce this strain. How can OT assist Pamela with visiting her parents daily?

A) By suggesting energy-efficient transportation
B) By removing her responsibility
C) By increasing the number of visits
D) By limiting all family interaction

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A) By suggesting energy-efficient transportation

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Environmental modifications can support Pamela’s independence at home, especially given her MS symptoms. Which environmental modification may benefit Pamela at home?

A) Installing grab bars
B) Removing her bedroom furniture
C) Limiting household responsibilities
D) Painting her house a different color

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A) Installing grab bars

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