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You will need to answer 7 questions correctly to pass the test.

1. Which of the following best describes Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?

(A) Autoimmune demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system

(B) Progressive neurodegenerative disease of central and peripheral nervous system

(D) Reversible muscular disorder with episodic weakness

2. Approximately what percentage of the cases of ALS are familial/hereditary?

(A) 10%

(B) 30%

(D) 90%

3. Which of the following environmental risk factors has been associated with the development of ALS?

(A) Smoking

(B) Microplastics

(D) Sedentary Lifestyle

4. Which imaging modality measures water diffusion in the brain to identify white-matter microstructural damage?

(A) DTI

(B) Ultrasound

(D) MRI

5. Early clinical signs of ALS typically include:

(A) Sensory loss and paresthesia

(B) Asymmetrical weakness and fasciculations

(D) Cognitive decline and apathy

6. Which domain is not assessed on the ALS Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS-R)?

(A) Emotional liability

(B) Speech

(D) Respiratory function

7. What is the primary goal of respiratory training?

(A) Prevent aspiration during meals

(B) Improve oxygen saturation at rest

(D) Delay the onset of ventilatory failure

8. Why is early screening for dysphagia critical in ALS management?

(A) Avoids overuse jaw injuries

(B) Ensures tongue strength for speech

(D) Prevents TMJ dysfunction

9. Why is hypercaloric nutrition often recommended?

(A) Offset increased cholesterol production

(B) Support neural remyelination

(D) Counteract muscle wasting and weight loss

10. The FAB can help identify what type of cognitive deficits?

(A) Visual memory

(B) Frontal executive function

(D) Procedural memory

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