Question 1

Which type of receptors is responsible for the perception of taste and smell?

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanoreceptors
B)  Chemoreceptors
C)  Nociceptors
D)  ThermoreceptorsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Why might a physical therapist want to examine sensory function prior to motor function?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sensory exam takes less time and therefore it is the most time-efficient way to perform the exam.
B)  The sensory exam does not cause any discomfort and therefore the patient can stay alert for the motor exam.
C)  The sensory system is more sensitive to fatigue and should be examined before the patient becomes fatigued.
D)  The sensory system influences movement and therefore examination first may direct the examination of motor function.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Feedforward control uses sensory information in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  In advance of movement.
B)  To correct errors in movement.
C)  During the movement.
D)  In response to movement.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following describes the characteristics of the anterolateral spinothalamic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fast-conducting large-diameter fibers,sensations of discriminative touch and position sense
B)  Slow-conducting small-diameter fibers,sensations of discriminative touch and position sense
C)  Myelinated large-diameter fibers,sensations of thermal and nociceptive information
D)  Unmyelinated small-diameter fibers,sensations of thermal and nociceptive informationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

What progression should the therapist make when performing a sensory examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete the examination by allowing the patient to indicate verbally the location of the most sensory loss.
B)  Examine each of the dermatomes completely for each modality before moving on to the next dermatome.
C)  Begin the examination distally because patients typically present with the most significant deficits distally.
D)  Perform the examination on the posterior aspect of the trunk first followed by the anterior portion and the extremities.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

What is the best method for examining a patient's attention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking the patient to answer questions about current location.
B)  Asking the patient to tell the therapist the correct date and time.
C)  Asking the patient to interpret word usage outside of their usual context.
D)  Asking the patient to repeat a gradually longer list of words or letters.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

The patient's record indicates that the patient is "oriented ×2 (place) ." What is the correct interpretation of this documentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient is oriented to place.
B)  The patient is oriented to person and time.
C)  The patient is oriented to place and person.
D)  The patient is oriented to place and time.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Examination of stereognosis perception determines the patient's ability to do what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Localize a touch sensation on the skin.
B)  Perceive two points of touch applied simultaneously.
C)  Recognize familiar objects by touch.
D)  Duplicate the position of a joint while in motion.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following requires information and stimulation of both exteroceptive and proprioceptive receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temperature
B)  Kinesthesia
C)  Stereognosis
D)  Light touchE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

How would a therapist examine proprioceptive awareness?

Accepted Answer

A)  The therapist will place the patient's joint in a position and ask the patient to duplicate the position with the opposite joint.
B)  The therapist will randomly touch the patient's skin with a tool and ask the patient to differentiate sharp and dull touch.
C)  The therapist will lightly touch the patient with a piece of cotton or soft brush and ask the patient to indicate when something is felt.
D)  The therapist will move the patient's joint within a small range and ask the patient to describe the direction and range of movement.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which type of receptor responds to the mechanical deformation of the receptor or the surrounding area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanoreceptors
B)  Chemoreceptors
C)  Nociceptors
D)  ThermoreceptorsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 5: Examination of Sensory Function

Which type of receptors is responsible for the perception of taste and smell?

Correct Answer
verified

What is the best method for examining a patient's attention?

Correct Answer
verified

Which type of receptor responds to the mechanical deformation of the receptor or the surrounding area?

Correct Answer
verified

Examination of stereognosis perception determines the patient's ability to do what?

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following describes the characteristics of the anterolateral spinothalamic system?

Correct Answer
verified

The patient's record indicates that the patient is "oriented ×2 (place) ." What is the correct interpretation of this documentation?

Correct Answer
verified

Feedforward control uses sensory information in what way?

Correct Answer
verified

What progression should the therapist make when performing a sensory examination?

Correct Answer
verified

Why might a physical therapist want to examine sensory function prior to motor function?

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following requires information and stimulation of both exteroceptive and proprioceptive receptors?

Correct Answer
verified

How would a therapist examine proprioceptive awareness?

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 5: Examination of Sensory Function

Which type of receptors is responsible for the perception of taste and smell?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What is the best method for examining a patient's attention?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which type of receptor responds to the mechanical deformation of the receptor or the surrounding area?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Examination of stereognosis perception determines the patient's ability to do what?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following describes the characteristics of the anterolateral spinothalamic system?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The patient's record indicates that the patient is "oriented ×2 (place) ." What is the correct interpretation of this documentation?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Feedforward control uses sensory information in what way?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What progression should the therapist make when performing a sensory examination?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Why might a physical therapist want to examine sensory function prior to motor function?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following requires information and stimulation of both exteroceptive and proprioceptive receptors?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

How would a therapist examine proprioceptive awareness?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified