NCS ADVANTAGE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the most common cause of epilepsy in adolescents and adults?
a. Central nervous system tumors
b. Head trauma
c. Cerebrovascular disease
d. Degenerative disease - Correct Answers -b. Head trauma
What is the most common cause of epilepsy in adults over age 65?
a. Central nervous system tumors
b. Head trauma
c. Cerebrovascular disease
d. Degenerative disease - Correct Answers -c. Cerebrovascular disease
What is the most common primary malignant brain tumor in adults? - Correct Answers -
glioblastoma
The use of visual evoked potentials in determining possible diagnosis of multiple
sclerosis involves __________. - Correct Answers -The patient observing an alternating
checkerboard pattern to assess integrity of the optic nerve
A 35-year-old right-handed male who works as a handyman presents with a diagnosis
of a right C7 nerve root impingement. Which task would you expect to be the most
difficult for the patient?
a. Lifting a box from the floor to waist height
b. Using a hammer to secure a board on a deck
c. Using a wrench to loosen a bolt
d. Pulling a starter rope on a lawn mower - Correct Answers -b. Using a hammer to
secure a board on a deck (use of tricep C7)
A patient with hemiparesis post-stroke is exhibiting excessive knee flexion during stance
phase on the affected side. Examination reveals 4/5 quadriceps strength, 2/5 ankle
dorsiflexor and plantarflexor strength, and grade 1 spasticity in the knee flexors. Which
type of orthosis would be best for this patient?
a. KAFO with drop locks
b. KAFO with stance control knee joint
c. Articulating AFO with dorsiflexion assist and plantarflexion stop
, d. Floor reaction AFO - Correct Answers -Floor reaction AFO
No KAFO b/c 4/5
No major spasticity so no pstop
don't overthink this
__________ is a Parkinson-plus syndrome that is characterized by dystonia, limb
apraxia, and focal rigidity.
a. Corticobasalganglionic degeneration
b. Progressive supranuclear palsy
c. Multiple system atrophy
d. Vascular parkinsonism - Correct Answers -a. Corticobasalganglionic degeneration
What is the highest level of complete spinal cord injury with which it is possible to
perform uneven transfers with independence? - Correct Answers -C7
use of triceps allows them to perform uneven transfers
Which type of hematoma requires the most immediate medical interventions? - Correct
Answers -epidrual
occurs between dura mater and skull - can lead to increased ICP and compress brain
tissue
All of the following are causes of knee hyperextension at mid and terminal stance
except:
a. Hip extensor weakness
b. Impaired proprioception
c. Dorsiflexor weakness
d. Quadriceps weakness - Correct Answers -c. Dorsiflexor weakness
The ankle dorsiflexors are inactive during mid and terminal stance. During these phases
of gait, the ankle plantarflexors are active to stabilize the knee. Therefore, ankle
dorsiflexor weakness will not directly impact knee position during mid and terminal
stance.
A 46-year-old male with left hemiparesis due to a stroke six months ago presents to an
outpatient physical therapy clinic. The patient is currently using a wheelchair for all
mobility. Examination findings on the left lower extremity include: grossly 3/5 strength,
diminished proprioception at the ankle, and range of motion within functional limits.
Which orthosis would be best for this patient?
a. KAFO
b. Rigid AFO
c. Articulating AFO with dorsiflexion assist
AND ANSWERS
What is the most common cause of epilepsy in adolescents and adults?
a. Central nervous system tumors
b. Head trauma
c. Cerebrovascular disease
d. Degenerative disease - Correct Answers -b. Head trauma
What is the most common cause of epilepsy in adults over age 65?
a. Central nervous system tumors
b. Head trauma
c. Cerebrovascular disease
d. Degenerative disease - Correct Answers -c. Cerebrovascular disease
What is the most common primary malignant brain tumor in adults? - Correct Answers -
glioblastoma
The use of visual evoked potentials in determining possible diagnosis of multiple
sclerosis involves __________. - Correct Answers -The patient observing an alternating
checkerboard pattern to assess integrity of the optic nerve
A 35-year-old right-handed male who works as a handyman presents with a diagnosis
of a right C7 nerve root impingement. Which task would you expect to be the most
difficult for the patient?
a. Lifting a box from the floor to waist height
b. Using a hammer to secure a board on a deck
c. Using a wrench to loosen a bolt
d. Pulling a starter rope on a lawn mower - Correct Answers -b. Using a hammer to
secure a board on a deck (use of tricep C7)
A patient with hemiparesis post-stroke is exhibiting excessive knee flexion during stance
phase on the affected side. Examination reveals 4/5 quadriceps strength, 2/5 ankle
dorsiflexor and plantarflexor strength, and grade 1 spasticity in the knee flexors. Which
type of orthosis would be best for this patient?
a. KAFO with drop locks
b. KAFO with stance control knee joint
c. Articulating AFO with dorsiflexion assist and plantarflexion stop
, d. Floor reaction AFO - Correct Answers -Floor reaction AFO
No KAFO b/c 4/5
No major spasticity so no pstop
don't overthink this
__________ is a Parkinson-plus syndrome that is characterized by dystonia, limb
apraxia, and focal rigidity.
a. Corticobasalganglionic degeneration
b. Progressive supranuclear palsy
c. Multiple system atrophy
d. Vascular parkinsonism - Correct Answers -a. Corticobasalganglionic degeneration
What is the highest level of complete spinal cord injury with which it is possible to
perform uneven transfers with independence? - Correct Answers -C7
use of triceps allows them to perform uneven transfers
Which type of hematoma requires the most immediate medical interventions? - Correct
Answers -epidrual
occurs between dura mater and skull - can lead to increased ICP and compress brain
tissue
All of the following are causes of knee hyperextension at mid and terminal stance
except:
a. Hip extensor weakness
b. Impaired proprioception
c. Dorsiflexor weakness
d. Quadriceps weakness - Correct Answers -c. Dorsiflexor weakness
The ankle dorsiflexors are inactive during mid and terminal stance. During these phases
of gait, the ankle plantarflexors are active to stabilize the knee. Therefore, ankle
dorsiflexor weakness will not directly impact knee position during mid and terminal
stance.
A 46-year-old male with left hemiparesis due to a stroke six months ago presents to an
outpatient physical therapy clinic. The patient is currently using a wheelchair for all
mobility. Examination findings on the left lower extremity include: grossly 3/5 strength,
diminished proprioception at the ankle, and range of motion within functional limits.
Which orthosis would be best for this patient?
a. KAFO
b. Rigid AFO
c. Articulating AFO with dorsiflexion assist
