Question 1

Mr.Jones is dealing with sensory impairment due to peripheral nerve injury from long standing diabetes.Using your clinical judgement when helping the patient to develop realistic therapy goals and intervention,which of the following is the most appropriate intervention strategy:

Accepted Answer

A)  Compensatory
B)  Electrical stimulation (ES) 
C)  Monochromatic infrared photoenergy (MIR
E)  
D)  Sensory retrainingE) None of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 2

Madeline has been dealing with chronic pain and altered sensation for years due to her multiple sclerosis.Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention to use to treat her symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) 
B)  Alternating hot and cold immersion
C)  Wilbarger brushing program
D)  Weighted blanketE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about the Wilbarger brushing program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Used for hyposensitivity and is done by lightly brushing the skin with a surgical brush throughout the day.
B)  Used for hyposensitivity and is done by firmly brushing the skin with a surgical brush throughout the day.
C)  Used for hypersensitivity and is done by lightly brushing the skin with a surgical brush throughout the day.
D)  Used for hypersensitivity and is done by firmly brushing the skin with a surgical brush throughout the day.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The most appropriate strategy to begin treatment for Jessie's issue would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing Jessie to use other equipment on the playground and avoid the swing
B)  Taking Jessie out to swing every hour for 5-10 min.until she gets used to it
C)  Using predictable linear vestibular and proprioceptive input with maximum support
D)  Having Jessie sit on a Sit-n-Spin® and provide rotational vestibular inputE) A) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Question 5

Mrs.Jones,who recently had a stroke,is experiencing sensory hypofunction.Her therapist is having her touch/manipulate objects without looking at them.This specific type of sensory intervention is working on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereognosis
B)  Proprioception
C)  Paresthesia
D)  ThermoreceptionE) A) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 6

Mrs.Wilson is a 72 year-old woman who recently had a stroke.In sensory testing,the therapist notices that it takes a lot of input for Mrs.Wilson to be able to register the stimulus.This would be considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  Low threshold
B)  High threshold
C)  Sensory neglect
D)  Sensory avoidanceE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Jessie is a 3 year-old girl with autism.She gets very upset when on the swing at the playground.This can be considered an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gravitational insecurity
B)  Hyposensitivity
C)  Paresthesia
D)  Tactile DefensivenessE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Robert has been given a Benik vest to wear by his therapist to help him deal with his sensory hypersensitivity.The theory behind why the vest may be effective is:

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides warmth so he is calmer and less affected by sensory input
B)  It provides proprioception so he is calmer and less affected by sensory input
C)  It blocks tactile input so he is calmer and less affected by sensory input
D)  It provides stability so he is calmer and less affected by sensory inputE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Angela has a difficult time sitting still in her preschool classroom and tends to run and purposely "crash" into things in the room.The therapist recommends a "sensory diet" for the teacher to use several times a day to help fill her sensory craving.The most appropriate activities on the diet would include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Swinging on a swing before sitting for circle time
B)  Playing in the rice and sand box
C)  Having a timer next to her to teach her to sit longer
D)  Have her do chores such as washing tables and sweepingE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Joey is a 24 year-old male who sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI)  6 months ago with motor and sensory impairment.Using your clinical judgement when helping the patient to develop realistic therapy goals and intervention,which of the following is the most appropriate intervention strategy:

Accepted Answer

A)  Compensatory
B)  Electrical stimulation
C)  MIRE
D)  Sensory retrainingE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 27: Intervention for Sensory Impairment

Mr.Jones is dealing with sensory impairment due to peripheral nerve injury from long standing diabetes.Using your clinical judgement when helping the patient to develop realistic therapy goals and intervention,which of the following is the most appropriate intervention strategy:

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Madeline has been dealing with chronic pain and altered sensation for years due to her multiple sclerosis.Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention to use to treat her symptoms?

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Which of the following statements is true about the Wilbarger brushing program?

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The most appropriate strategy to begin treatment for Jessie's issue would be:

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C

Mrs.Jones,who recently had a stroke,is experiencing sensory hypofunction.Her therapist is having her touch/manipulate objects without looking at them.This specific type of sensory intervention is working on:

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A

Mrs.Wilson is a 72 year-old woman who recently had a stroke.In sensory testing,the therapist notices that it takes a lot of input for Mrs.Wilson to be able to register the stimulus.This would be considered:

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Jessie is a 3 year-old girl with autism.She gets very upset when on the swing at the playground.This can be considered an example of:

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Robert has been given a Benik vest to wear by his therapist to help him deal with his sensory hypersensitivity.The theory behind why the vest may be effective is:

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Joey is a 24 year-old male who sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) 6 months ago with motor and sensory impairment.Using your clinical judgement when helping the patient to develop realistic therapy goals and intervention,which of the following is the most appropriate intervention strategy:

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Exam 27: Intervention for Sensory Impairment

Mr.Jones is dealing with sensory impairment due to peripheral nerve injury from long standing diabetes.Using your clinical judgement when helping the patient to develop realistic therapy goals and intervention,which of the following is the most appropriate intervention strategy:

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Madeline has been dealing with chronic pain and altered sensation for years due to her multiple sclerosis.Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention to use to treat her symptoms?

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Which of the following statements is true about the Wilbarger brushing program?

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The most appropriate strategy to begin treatment for Jessie's issue would be:

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Mrs.Jones,who recently had a stroke,is experiencing sensory hypofunction.Her therapist is having her touch/manipulate objects without looking at them.This specific type of sensory intervention is working on:

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Mrs.Wilson is a 72 year-old woman who recently had a stroke.In sensory testing,the therapist notices that it takes a lot of input for Mrs.Wilson to be able to register the stimulus.This would be considered:

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Jessie is a 3 year-old girl with autism.She gets very upset when on the swing at the playground.This can be considered an example of:

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Robert has been given a Benik vest to wear by his therapist to help him deal with his sensory hypersensitivity.The theory behind why the vest may be effective is:

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Joey is a 24 year-old male who sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) 6 months ago with motor and sensory impairment.Using your clinical judgement when helping the patient to develop realistic therapy goals and intervention,which of the following is the most appropriate intervention strategy:

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