Neuro/ Pediatric Tests

Question 1

Berg Balance Scale

Answer 1

For falls risk

/ 56, LOW IS BAD

0-20 high risk
21-40 moderate risk
41-56 mild risk

Question 2

Rhomberg Test

Answer 2

For Proprioception involvement in balance

balance eyes open and eyes closed for 20-30 secs
positive if cant do eyes closed

Question 3

Functional Reach

Answer 3

For quick balance check

cant reach 6 inches then predictive of falls

Question 4

Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA)

Answer 4

For static/ dynamic balance assessment

/28 LOW IS BAD

> 19 high risk
19-24 moderate risk

Question 5

Get Up and Go Test

Answer 5

For brief balance/ mobility

3 meter walk.

Graded on:
1- normal
2- very slightly abnormal
3- mildly abnormal
4- moderatley abnormal
5- severly abnormal

Question 6

Glasgow Coma Scale

Answer 6

8 or less SEVERE
9-12 MODERATE
13-15 MILD

Question 7

Timed Up and Go Test

Answer 7

For balance, mobility, falls risk

3 meter walk.

<10 sec- normal
>= 12 sec- fall risk
11-20 sec- within normal range for elderly
>30 sec- impaired functional mobility

Question 8

The Ranchos Los Amigos

Answer 8

1- no response
2- generalized response
3- localized response
4- confused agitated
5- confused inappropriate
6- confused appropriate
7- automatic appropriate
8- purposeful appropriate

Question 9

Galveston orientation and amnesia test (GOAT)

Answer 9

Questions about the name, city, recall where patient is etc…

Question 10

APGAR

Answer 10

A quick check of a newborns health, physical condition, and the need for immediate medical care. 5 mins and 10 mins after birth
0-3 severly depressed
4-6 moderately depressed
7-10 excellent condition

Question 11

Gross motor function classification system (GMFCS)
GMFM-88 and GMFM-66

Answer 11

Commonly CP

Level 1- Walks without restriction; limitations in more advanced gross motor skills
Level 2- walks without devices; limitations outdoor walking
Level 3- walks with mobility devices; limitations in walking outdoors and in the community
Level 4- self-mobility with limitations; transport or powerchair for community
Level 5- self mobility is severely limited even with the use of supporting technology

Question 12

Expanded Disability Status Scale - Incorrect

Answer 12

The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is a method of quantifying disability in multiple sclerosis and monitoring changes in the level of disability over time.

Question 13

Hoehn and Yahr

Answer 13

Used to classify stages and progression of Parkinson’s disease.

Question 14

Fugl-Meyer

Answer 14

The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is a stroke-specific, performance-based impairment index. It is designed to assess motor functioning, balance, sensation and joint functioning in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.

Question 15

Modified Ashworth

Answer 15

Used to assess tone

Question 16

BOT-2

Answer 16

fine motor skills for 4-21yrs old

Question 17

Glasgow Coma Scale

Answer 17

LOW IS BAD (3-15)

> 8 severe
9-12 moderate
13-15 mild

Question 18

Timed up and Go (TUG)

Answer 18

assessment of dynamic balance and falls risk,
The distance ambulated with the TUG 3-meter distance to and from the chair = total of 6 meters.

Question 19

30 second sit to stand test

Answer 19

While this is a great measure of lower extremity strength, functional mobility and balance

Question 20

6-minute walk test - CORRECT

Answer 20

measuring ambulation endurance.

Patients are allowed to use their gait aid and rest as needed over the 6-minute time and total distance ambulated is noted which gives a good idea of general ambulation endurance

Question 21

10-meter walk test

Answer 21

assessment of dynamic balance and falls risk

Question 22

LHermitte Sign

Answer 22

Flexion of the Cx and results in electrical shock pain. Positive for MS

Question 23

Alberta infant Motor Scale (AIMs)

Answer 23

Motor skills
0-18 months

Question 24

Bayley Scale of Infant Development (BSID)

Answer 24

mental, motor, and behavioral scales
1-42 months

Question 25

Peabody Development Motor Scales (PDMS-2)

Answer 25

fine and gross motor skills
0-60 months (5 years)

Question 26

Bruininks-Oseretsky tests for Motor Performance (BOT-2)

Answer 26

fine and gross motor skills (can test and document longitudinal impact of condition on motor function)
4-21 years