Outcome Measures and PNF

Question 1

6 Minute Walk Test

Answer 1

sub maximal measure of aerobic capacity

Question 2

6 Minute Walk Test Absolute Contraindications

Answer 2

unstable angina during the previous month

myocardial infarction during the previous month.

Question 3

6 Minute Walk Test Relative Contraindications:

Answer 3

Resting HR > 120
SBP > 180 mm Hg
DBP > 100 mm Hg

Question 4

What is measured in the action research arm test:

Answer 4

Grasp, Grip, Pinch, Gross Movement

Question 5

Berg Balance Scale

Answer 5

14-item scale designed to measure balance and fall risk of the older adult in a clinical setting.

Question 6

Berg Balance Scale 0-20:

Answer 6

high fall risk, wheel chair bound

Question 7

Berg Balance Scale 21-40:

Answer 7

medium fall risk, walking w/ AD

Question 8

Berg Balance Scale 41-56:

Answer 8

low fall risk, independent

Question 9

In the Berg Balance Scale, a change in function is signified by what score?

Answer 9

+/- 8 points

Question 10

Dynamic Gait Index:

Answer 10

Asses the likelihood of falling in older adults; those at risk of falling
Stroke, MS, Parkinson’s, vestibular disorders, and essential tremor

Question 11

What score on the DGI is related to increase to falls?

Answer 11

19 or less

Question 12

Fugl Myer Motor Performance

Answer 12

Is a measure of extremity impairment severity

Question 13

Orpington Prognostic Scale

Answer 13

assessment of stroke severity (Four components: motor, proprioception, balance and cognition)

Question 14

When is the Orpington Prognostic Scale used?

Answer 14

used during acute (within 2-3 days of stroke to get adequate predictive measure of upper limb function 6-24 months post-stroke) and chronic stages

Question 15

Orpington Prognostic Scale less 3.2

Answer 15

mild to moderate

Question 16

Orpington Prognostic Scale 3.2-5.2

Answer 16

moderate to moderately severe

Question 17

Orpington Prognostic Scale greater than 5.2

Answer 17

severe to major

Question 18

Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS)

Answer 18

The ability to control balance in sitting and standing positions

Question 19

What outcome measure requires certification?

Answer 19

FIM/FAM

Question 20

What is Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)?

Answer 20

Forced use—wearing splint/mitt/sling on unaffected arm for 90% of waking hours

Question 21

What is the minimum criteria for CIMT?

Answer 21

10 degrees of active wrist extension, thumb abduction, and finger extension required

Question 22

UE D1 Flexion:

Answer 22

Flexion, Adduction, Ext. Rotation (of shoulder)
Flexion of wrist and fingers
“driver reaching back for seatbelt”

Question 23

UE D1 Extension:

Answer 23

Extension, Abduction, Int. Rotation (of shoulder)
Extension of wrist and fingers
“driver bucking seatbelt”

Question 24

UE D2 Flexion:

Answer 24

Flexion, Abduction, ER of shoulder
Wrist and finger extension
“drawing sword/holding tray”

Question 25

UE D2 Extension:

Answer 25

Extension, Adduction, IR of shoulder
Wrist and finger flexion
“replacing sword”

Question 26

LE D1 Flexion:

Answer 26

Flexion, Adduction, Ext. Rotation of hip

DorsiFlexion and Inversion of foot “crossing soccer ball kick”

Question 27

LE D1 Extension:

Answer 27

Extension, Abduction, Int. Rotation of hip

Plantarflexion (Extension) and Eversion of foot

Question 28

LE D2 Flexion:

Answer 28

Flexion, Abduction, Int. Rotation of hip

Ankle DF and Eversion

Question 29

LE D2 Extension:

Answer 29

Extension, Adduction, Ext. Rotation of hip

Ankle PF and Inversion