DPT 712 (PA II) - LE LECTURES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What does the 5-time sit-to-stand test assess?
lower extremity knee extensors, plantar flexors, and hip flexors
What test is often used for older adults and those with Parkinson's disease?
5-time sit-to-stand test
What is the equipment required for the 5-time sit-to-stand test?
chair without arms and timer
What is the proper form for the 5-time sit-to-stand test?
- arms across chest (or lap if unstable)
- stand
- sit (do not touch back of chair)
What time is considered "normal" for the 5-time sit-to-stand test?
12 seconds or less
What is the fall risk assessment for a community dwelling older adult in the 5-
time sit-to-stand test?
more than 12 seconds
What is the fall risk assessment for a patient with Parkinson's disease in the 5-
time sit-to-stand test?
more than 16 seconds
, What is the fall risk assessment for a patient recovering from a stroke in the 5-
time sit-to-stand test?
more than 12 seconds
What is the test-retest ICC range for the 5-time sit-to-stand test?
0.82-0.99
According to one study, what result of the 5-time sit-to-stand test was associated
with increased disability and morbidity?
inability to complete the task in less than 13.6 seconds
What does the 30-second sit-to-stand test assess?
functional lower extremity strength of older adults
What functional test is used often for older adults and those with osteoarthritis?
30-second sit-to-stand test
What is the equipment required for the 30-second sit-to-stand test?
chair without arms and timer
What is the proper form for the 30-second sit-to-stand test?
- keep arms crossed
- sit to stand as many times in 30 seconds
When the timer ends at 30 seconds in the 30-second sit-to-stand test, at what
point do you count the last repetition?
if the patient is more than 1/2 way to standing
In what test are the normative values by age group?
30-second sit-to-stand test
What is the test-retest ICC of the 30-second sit-to-stand test?
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What does the 5-time sit-to-stand test assess?
lower extremity knee extensors, plantar flexors, and hip flexors
What test is often used for older adults and those with Parkinson's disease?
5-time sit-to-stand test
What is the equipment required for the 5-time sit-to-stand test?
chair without arms and timer
What is the proper form for the 5-time sit-to-stand test?
- arms across chest (or lap if unstable)
- stand
- sit (do not touch back of chair)
What time is considered "normal" for the 5-time sit-to-stand test?
12 seconds or less
What is the fall risk assessment for a community dwelling older adult in the 5-
time sit-to-stand test?
more than 12 seconds
What is the fall risk assessment for a patient with Parkinson's disease in the 5-
time sit-to-stand test?
more than 16 seconds
, What is the fall risk assessment for a patient recovering from a stroke in the 5-
time sit-to-stand test?
more than 12 seconds
What is the test-retest ICC range for the 5-time sit-to-stand test?
0.82-0.99
According to one study, what result of the 5-time sit-to-stand test was associated
with increased disability and morbidity?
inability to complete the task in less than 13.6 seconds
What does the 30-second sit-to-stand test assess?
functional lower extremity strength of older adults
What functional test is used often for older adults and those with osteoarthritis?
30-second sit-to-stand test
What is the equipment required for the 30-second sit-to-stand test?
chair without arms and timer
What is the proper form for the 30-second sit-to-stand test?
- keep arms crossed
- sit to stand as many times in 30 seconds
When the timer ends at 30 seconds in the 30-second sit-to-stand test, at what
point do you count the last repetition?
if the patient is more than 1/2 way to standing
In what test are the normative values by age group?
30-second sit-to-stand test
What is the test-retest ICC of the 30-second sit-to-stand test?
