FES PROFESSIONAL TEST BANK 2026 VALIDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FINAL PREP GRADED A+

FES PROFESSIONAL TEST BANK 2026
VALIDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FINAL PREP GRADED A+

⩥ What are some conditions that could cause spasticity that could
potentially be managed by NMES/FES?
Answer: -CVA
-Cerebral Palsy (CP)
-SCI
-TBI
-Multiple SClerosis (MS)


⩥ What spinal level of a SCI is autonomic dysreflexia more likely to
occur at?
Answer: above T6


⩥ Autonomic dysreflexia
Answer: involves uncontrolled activation of autonomic neurons


⩥ What are some examples of pediatric onset conditions that may
require NMES/FES?
Answer: -scoliosis

,-hip subluxation
-torsional deformities of bones
-osteoporosis
-dysautonomia


⩥ Dysautonomia
Answer: An inherited disorder in which the autonomic nervous system
functions abnormally, resulting in reduced tear gland secretions, poor
vasomotor control, motor incoordination, skin blotching, absence of pain
sensation, difficulty in swallowing, hyporeflexia, excessive vomiting,
and emotional instability.


⩥ What are some *neurologic implications* of using NMES for
strengthening?
Answer: -CVA
-Cerebral Palsy (CP)
-SCI
-Multiple Sclerosis (MS)


⩥ When using NMES for strengthening is patients s/p CVA, are the
improvements found in the upper or lower extremity?
Answer: upper extremity only

, ⩥ What does the research show about using NMES for strengthening is
patients s/p CVA?
Answer: improvements in ...
-wrist/finger extensors
-grip strength
-hand function
-grasp and release activity
-cortical activity


-gait quality (w/ Bioness)


⩥ When using NMES for strengthening in patients with cerebral palsy,
are the improvements found in the upper or lower extremity?
Answer: UE and LE


⩥ What does the research show about using NMES for strengthening is
patients with Cerebral Palsy?
Answer: -improvements in...
-hand function
-wrist extension
-muscle co-activation
-grip strength
-DF strength and ROM