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Central Nervous System Disorders Review

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A shuffling gait pattern with short steps and decreased arm swing is commonly associated with which central nervous system disorder?

a)

Alzheimer's disease

b)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

c)

Parkinson's disease

d)

Epilepsy

2.

Individuals with cerebellar disorders may exhibit an ataxic gait pattern, which is characterized by:

a)

Slow, shuffling steps

b)

Stiff and spastic movements

c)

Unsteady, stumbling steps

d)

Normal gait with no abnormalities

3.

Which central nervous system disorder may lead to a hemiplegic gait pattern, causing dragging of one leg and difficulty in initiating movement on one side of the body?

a)

Stroke (Cerebrovascular accident)

b)

Multiple sclerosis

c)

Myasthenia gravis

d)

ALS

4.

Individuals with spina bifida often exhibit a gait pattern characterized by a high-stepping, exaggerated leg movement known as:

a)

Hemiplegic gait

b)

Festinating gait

c)

Equinovarus gait

d)

Steppage gait

5.

A festinating gait pattern is commonly associated with which central nervous system disorder and is characterized by small, rapid steps?

a)

Huntington's disease

b)

Multiple sclerosis

c)

Alzheimer's disease

d)

Parkinson's disease

6.

Damage to the upper motor neurons in the central nervous system can result in which type of gait pattern?

a)

Equinus gait

b)

Steppage gait

c)

Spastic gait

d)

Trendelenburg gait

7.

Patients with Alzheimer's disease may exhibit an apraxic gait pattern, which is characterized by:

a)

Stiff and slow movements

b)

Short, shuffling steps

c)

Inability to initiate walking despite the capability

d)

Frequent falls

8.

The Trendelenburg gait pattern is often seen in patients with hip abductor weakness and is characterized by:

a)

Leaning to the affected side during stance

b)

Exaggerated arm swing

c)

Rapid and uncontrolled leg movements

d)

Slow and deliberate steps

9.

In individuals with central nervous system disorders affecting the lower limbs, a scissoring gait pattern may occur, which is characterized by:

a)

Exaggerated arm swing

b)

Stiff, slow movements

c)

Crossing of the legs while walking

d)

High-stepping gait

10.

When there is an inflammation of the protective sheath around the nerve fibers in the central nervous system, it is referred to as:

a)

Atrophy

b)

Encephalopathy

c)

Myelitis

d)

Syncope

11.

Which term is used to describe involuntary, sudden, and unpredictable muscle contractions or spasms often associated with certain neurological conditions?

a)

Atrophy

b)

Chorea

c)

Paresthesia

d)

Aphasia

12.

This autoimmune disorder is characterized by muscle weakness and rapid fatigue which strikes the facial and ocular muscles initially followed by the arms then trunk. Occurs in women more than men.

a)

ALS

b)

Multiple Sclerosis

c)

Huntington's Disease

d)

Myasthenia Gravis