Notes from 2nd Peat Exam with
100% correct answers
2025(passed)
What is horizontal nystagmus caused by? - answer a symptom of a
cerebellar problem such as a lesion of the anterior inferior
cerebellar artery
What is ataxia a symptom of? - answer a cerebellar problem such
as injury to the basilar artery
What is apraxia due to? - answer a lesion to the middle cerebral
artery
What do the rhomboids do? - answer elevate, retract, and
downwardly rotate the scapula
Plantar fascia Intervention goals should focus on: - answer 1)
midfoot stability
2) functional foot and ankle range of motion (ROM)
3) Normal (5/5) foot and ankle strength
4) minimal pain
5) return to functional status for activities of daily living and
vocational activities
Factors that may lead to a greater delay in recovery for plantar
fasica: - answer 1) increased BMI (>25= poorer prognosis)
2) decreased hallux extension (helps support medial arch?)
,How do you test the integrity of an achille's tenon? - answer
squeeze the calf with the ankle in neutral dorsiflexion
What does an anterior drawer at the ankle with the ankle in neutral
dorsiflexion test? - answer This stress test is for evaluating the
anterior talofibular ligament
How do you test the calcaneofibular ligament? - answer Talar tilt
with the ankle in neutral dorsiflexion
How do you test the anterior talofibular ligament? - answer
Anterior drawer at the ankle with the ankle in neutral dorsiflexion
When do you use paraffin? - answer used as thermotherapy when
there is no swelling. Used to decrease pain and increase motion
do not place on a site with an incision
ACL rehab: when would you perform partial mini squats? - answer
sub-acute phase: closed chain
avoid open chain that places more stress on the ACL
ACL rehab: When would you perform a SLR? - answer acute phase:
places no added stress on the ACL
used to strengthen the quad
Oswestry Disability Questionnaire what does it measure? - answer
patient's current level of self-reported level of disability used for
low back pain
, higher score is worse, you want a low score
Why might athletes have a lower HR? - answer they have a greater
SV and SV x HR =CO
A patient reports fatigue, proximal upper extremity weakness, and
double vision that increases in intensity as the day progresses. The
patient demonstrates bilateral ptosis of the eyelids, difficulty
chewing, dysphagia, and inability to raise the eyebrows. Which of
the following conditions is MOST likely present? - answer
myasthenia gravis
The loss of function described in the scenario involves multiple
cranial nerves. The fact that it increases as the day progresses
implies fatigue that is typical of myasthenia gravis.
ALS symtpoms: - answer 1) tripping
2) stumbling
3) falling
4) loss of muscle control/strength in hands/arms
5) difficulty speaking, swallowing, breathing
6) chronic fatigue
7) muscle twitching/cramping
Is ALS due to UMN or LMN damage? - answer both
1) UMN: spasticity, muscle twitching (fasiculations), muscle shaking
(clonus)
2) LMN: muscle weakness, muscle shrinking (atrophy
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