Outcome Measures

Question 1

Who should the walk and talk test be used for?

Answer 1

• Geriatric (community-dwelling older adults without dementia)
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Question 2

When should you use the walk and talk test?

Answer 2

In the later stages of rehab when the pt is able to amb independently

Question 3

Describe the process of the walk and talk test

Answer 3

1) Patient ambulates 20 feet, turns around, and then ambulates 20 feet back to beginning

Question 4

First timers performing the walk and walk test should recite the alphabet aloud. This normally takes about how long?

Answer 4

20 seconds

Question 5

Advanced patients performing the walk and walk test should recite alternate letters of the alphabet aloud. This normally takes about how long?

Answer 5

33 seconds

Question 6

Who should the walk and talk the Berg balance scale be used for?

Answer 6

Those with…

• Brain Injury
• Community dwelling elderly
• MS
• Post-Op Orthopedic Surgery
• OA
• Parkinson’s Disease
• SCIs
• Stroke
• TBI /ABI
• Vestibular Dysfunction

Question 7

If a patient scores anywhere from __-__ on the Berg balance scale they are considered a high fall risk and the patient should be wheel chair bound

Answer 7

0 - 20

Question 8

If a patient scores anywhere from __-__ on the Berg balance scale they are considered a medium fall risk and the patient can walk with the use of an AD

Answer 8

21 - 40

Question 9

If a patient scores anywhere from __-__ on the Berg balance scale they are considered a low fall risk and the patient can ambulate independently

Answer 9

41 - 56

Question 10

Who should the dynamic gait index be used for?

Answer 10

Patients with…

• Stroke
• MS
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Vestibular disorders
• Essential tremors

Question 11

A score on the dynamic gait index less than __ indicates an increased fall risk

Answer 11

19

Question 12

Who should the walk and talk the Orpington prognostic scale be used for?

Answer 12

Post stoke patients in the acute stage from the ages of 18 to 64
* ensure the patient is stable before performing exam

Question 13

If a patient scores less than __ on the Orpington prognostic scale they are considered mild to moderate. What is their prognosis?

Answer 13

3.2

These patients could possibly be discharged without therapy and it is highly likely they will return home

Question 14

If a patient scores anywhere from __-__ on the Orpington prognostic scale they are considered moderate to moderately severe. What is their prognosis?

Answer 14

3.2 - 5.2

These patients tend to respond better to rehab and will require inpatient care

Question 15

If a patient scores greater than __ on the Orpington prognostic scale they are considered severe. What is their prognosis?

Answer 15

5.2

These patients are typically dependent with an increased risk of institutionalization

Question 16

When should the

Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS)?

Answer 16

Post stroke patients within the first 3 months

Question 17

Who should the dynamic timed up and go test be used for?

Answer 17

Patients with…

• Arthritis
• CP
• MS
• Parkinson’s Disease
• SCI
• Stroke
• Vestibular Dysfunction

Question 18

If a patient can perform the TUG test in less than __ seconds they are considered freely mobile

Answer 18

10

Question 19

If a patient can perform the TUG test in less than __ seconds they are considered mostly independent

Answer 19

20

Question 20

If a patient can perform the TUG test between __-__ seconds they are considered to have variable mobility

Answer 20

20 - 29

Question 21

If it takes a patient longer than __ seconds to perform the TUG test they are considered impaired

Answer 21

20