Berg Balance Scale Overview

What is the maximum score a participant can achieve on the Berg Balance Scale?

What does a score of 0 indicate in the Berg Balance Scale?

How many functional balance items are included in the Berg Balance Scale?

Which of the following factors could lead to a deduction of points on the Berg Balance Scale?

What type of balance does the Berg Balance Scale assess?

What is the scale type used for scoring each item in the Berg Balance Scale?

When is supervision required according to the Berg Balance Scale scoring criteria?

Why is it recommended to administer the Berg Balance Scale a minimum of two times?

If a patient cannot stand, what should be done regarding the BBS evaluation?

What is the primary purpose of establishing consistency among raters of the Berg Balance Scale annually?

What should be used if no shoe or slipper is available for the Berg Balance Scale assessment?

What is the maximum time allowed for both new and experienced clinicians to complete the assessment?

For the 'Standing unsupported' item, what position must the patient be in while being assessed?

Which equipment is necessary for the assessment of 'Sitting to standing'?

What scoring indicates that a patient needs minimal aid to stand or stabilize?

What equipment is mentioned as part of the assessment but is not directly related to the population being tested?

How is the scoring determined for the 'Standing unsupported' test?

If a patient stands independently using hands for support, what score would they receive?

What is considered essential equipment that measures time during the assessment?

Which of the following scores implies that a patient is able to stand without using hands and stabilizes independently?

What is the maximum score a patient can receive for transferring from a chair with armrests to one without armrests?

How long must a patient stand with eyes closed to achieve the highest score?

What does a score of 2 indicate for standing unsupported with feet together?

What assistance is needed for a patient who receives a score of 0 in transferring between chairs?

If a patient stands with feet together but requires support to remain upright after 15 seconds, what score do they receive?

Which of the following actions represents the highest level of performance in reaching forward with an outstretched arm while standing?

For which score does a patient need verbal cueing and/or supervision to complete a task while standing unsupported?

What is the significance of scoring a 3 during the chair transfer exercise?

In the standing unsupported with eyes closed task, what score indicates that the patient stays safely but cannot keep their eyes closed for 3 seconds?

Which score reflects the ability to perform a task without any form of assistance or supervision?

What is the maximum score a patient can achieve if they stand independently and complete 8 steps in exactly 20 seconds?

If a patient requires minimal assist and can complete more than 2 steps, what score would they receive?

How many steps must a patient complete without assistance to achieve a score of 2?

What is the primary activity involved in the Berg Balance Scale based on the provided content?

What scoring category would a patient fall into if they can complete 8 steps but take longer than 20 seconds?

What is the role of the examiner during the task?

What must the patient do in item 13 of the Berg Balance Scale?

Which score indicates a patient is unable to try the task and requires assistance to prevent falling?

What is the minimum number of steps a patient must complete to receive any score?

What is the objective of examining a patient's ability to stand unsupported with one foot in front of the other?