ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ALS?

Which of the following factors is NOT considered a potential etiological factor for ALS?

Bulbar pathology in ALS is characterized by impairments primarily affecting which of the following functions?

Which of the following is NOT typically associated with UMN impairments in ALS?

Which of the following is a characteristic LMN impairment seen in ALS?

A patient with ALS reports experiencing shortness of breath when lying down. Which respiratory symptom is this most indicative of?

In ALS, the disease typically spreads initially within:

A patient with ALS is experiencing increasing impairments, moderate activity limitations, and participation restrictions. According to the staging of ALS, which stage is this patient likely in?

Which of the following factors generally suggests a faster progression of ALS?

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be associated with a faster progression of ALS?

Which of the following outcome measures is specifically designed to assess functional limitations in individuals with ALS?

Which intervention approach is MOST appropriate for a patient in the early stages of ALS?

In the middle to late stages of ALS, the primary goal of intervention shifts towards:

Which type of intervention is appropriate throughout all stages of ALS?

Which intensity level is most appropriate for exercise prescription in patients with ALS?

Resistance exercises are appropriate for patients with ALS, provided that the muscle strength is at least:

Which is a symptom LEAST likely to be related to overuse in ALS patients?

A patient with ALS reports increased muscle cramping and fasciculations after a recent increase in their exercise intensity. What is the most likely explanation for these symptoms?

Disuse atrophy is a consequence of which?

Moderate and low intensity exercises are prescribed for ALS to prevent:

What is the primary focus of interventions in the late stages of ALS?

Which of the following interventions would be MOST appropriate for a patient with bulbar pathology in ALS?

A patient with ALS is experiencing difficulty with fine motor tasks such as buttoning a shirt. This impairment is MOST likely related to:

Which of the following symptoms would LEAST likely indicate respiratory involvement in a patient with ALS?

What is the purpose of performing AROM and stretching exercises for a patient with ALS?

Which of the following is the LEAST important component of an exercise prescription for patients with ALS?

After a diagnosis of ALS, the average survival rate is approximately:

Which of the following is typically preserved in individuals with ALS?

Upon examination, a patient with ALS demonstrates decreased reflexes, weakness, and atrophy in the intrinsic hand muscles. These findings are MOST consistent with:

Which of the following BEST describes the primary goal of preventative interventions in patients with ALS?

A patient in the late stage of ALS is primarily bedridden and requires assistance with most activities. Which of the following outcome measures would be MOST appropriate for assessing their functional status?

Which objective finding is least associated with UMN pathology in ALS?

Which treatment strategy is LEAST appropriate for managing disuse atrophy in a patient with late-stage ALS?

A patient with ALS reports difficulty breathing while lying flat in bed. The PTA should suspect:

Which of the following activities would be MOST appropriate for a patient with ALS in the EARLY stages of the disease?