AMU SPHE 421 posture and gait quiz (answered) Latest Summer 2022; 96% Graded Already!

American Military University: SPHE 421posture and gait quiz Attempt 1 Submission View Your quiz has been submitted successfully. n 1 2 / 2 points A person with excessive lumbar lordosis could need stretching instruction for which group of muscles? Question options: Hip flexors Hip extensors Trunk extensors A and C on 2 / poi Having paralysis of the ankle dorsiflexors would cause which type of gait? Question options: Model Short Answer Steppage gait Model Short Answer Bell clapper gait Model Short Answer Sore foot limp Model Short Answer Rocking horse gait Model Short Answer Steppage gait Model Short Answer Bell clapper gait Model Short Answer Sore foot limp Model Short Answer Rocking horse gait Model Short Answer Steppage gait Model Short Answer Bell clapper gait Model Short Answer Sore foot limp Model Short Answer Rocking horse gait Model Short Answer Steppage gait Model Short Answer Bell clapper gait Model Short Answer Sore foot limp Model Short Answer Rocking horse gait on 2 / poi You will be working with a patient who has had a stroke. You expect which of the following descriptions to best characterize the typical gait pattern that you will see? Question options: This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :10:30 GMT -06:00 A shift of the trunk to the affected side with weight-bearing Weight shift to the uninvolved side with circumduction of the involved leg A quick shift posteriorly of the trunk at the moment of heel strike on 2 / poi If your patient's treatment plan asks her to work on dynamic posture, which of the following activities would be appropriate to have your patient do? Question options: Seated stationary posture at a computer station Loading office supplies into a file cabinet Moving files from one shelf to another in a storeroom B and C on 2 / poi A person with a facet joint problem in the spine is generally most comfortable in which of the following positions? Question options: Lying prone Lying supine with legs extended Side-lying with top leg extended behind the body Side-lying with both legs flexed toward the chest on 2 / poi A difficulty or slowness in initiating gait is characteristic of which of the following conditions? Question options: This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :10:30 GMT -06:00 Nonfunctioning gastrocnemius muscle Parkinsonism Muscular dystrophy on 2 / poi The term used to describe the activity that occurs between the time of heel strike of one extremity and the heel strike of that same extremity is Question options: double support. stride length. gait cycle. cadence. on 2 / poi You measure a person's leg lengths and note that there is a difference of 3/4 inch. You inform your patient that this is an atypical finding. What would be a typical range for leg length discrepancy? Question options: 1/8 inch or less 1/4 inch or less 1/2 inch or less Typical is the legs being exactly the same length on 2 / poi Causes of poor posture can be which of the following? Question options: This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :10:30 GMT -06:00 Congenital malformation Paralysis of key postural muscles Any of the above can be a cause of poor posture. on 2 / poi The antigravity muscles are considered to be all of the following EXCEPT the Question options: hip and knee extensors. trunk rotators. neck extensors. ankle pronators and supinators. on 0 / poi Vertical displacement of the center of gravity is at its lowest at which point in the gait cycle? Question options: Midstance Midswing Initial contact Preswing on 2 / poi Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of arm swing in gait? Question options: Serves to slow down the lower limbs to maintain balance and control This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :10:30 GMT -06:00 Helps to propel the lower limbs forward in space None of the above—it is strictly a passive, extraneous activity. on 2 / poi The pelvis is considered to be in a neutral position when which of the following landmarks are in the same plane? Question options: The anterior inferior iliac spines and posterior inferior iliac spines are level The anterior superior iliac spines and posterior superior iliac spines are level The anterior superior iliac spines and symphysis pubis are in the same vertical plane B and C on 2 / poi A normal width of walking base measured from the midpoint of each heel is Question options: 1/2 inch. 1 inch. 3 inches. 6 inches. on 2 / poi Which two spinal curves are considered to be the secondary (antigravity) curves? Question options: Cervical and thoracic Thoracic and sacral This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :10:30 GMT -06:00 Lumbar and sacral on 2 / poi A gait pattern characterized by a wide base of support and unsteady movements is called Question options: Parkinsonian gait. scissors gait. ataxic gait. antalgic gait. on 2 / poi Weakness of the gastrocnemius muscle group can cause a gait best described as Question options: rocking horse gait. sore foot limp. foot slap. ataxic gait. on 2 / poi Pressure on the vertebral discs is greatest in which of the following positions? Question options: Supine Side-lying Seated This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :10:30 GMT -06:00 on 2 / poi Which of the following is true regarding the changes in gait that occur with an elderly person? Question options: Increased time in stance phase Shorter step length Decreased vertical displacement All of the above are true regarding gait changes with age. on 2 / poi In observing standing posture, you note a flattened longitudinal arch of the foot. You would document this as which of the following? Question options: Pes planus Pes cavus Claw toe Hammer toe on 2 / poi When pain is present in the leg, which phase of the gait cycle is shortened? Question options: Preswing Midswing Swing This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :10:30 GMT -06:00 on 2 / poi Your patient has a tendency to cross the unsupported limb in front of the other during swing phase. This could indicate spasticity of which of the following muscle groups? Question options: Hip flexors Hip adductors Knee extensors Ankle plantar flexors on 2 / poi A person with a lumbar disc problem is generally most comfortable in which of the following positions? Question options: Lying prone Lying supine with pillows under the knees Side-lying with top leg extending behind the body Side-lying with both legs flexed toward the chest on 2 / poi The term used to describe the distance between heel strike of one limb and heel strike of the other is Question options: double support. step length. cadence. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :10:30 GMT -06:00 on 2 / poi The term used to describe walking speed is Question options: cadence. stride length. gait cycle. period of nonsupport. 48 / 50 - 96 % Overall Grad 48 / 50 - 96 % Done