9 Review Lecture Flashcards
1
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What is Kernig’s sign? What might a positive kernig sign indicate?
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Positive= may indicate subarachnoid haemorrhage or meningitis
(essentially stretching meninges- see if painful)
2
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Reminder of cerebral blood supply:
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3
Q
If the spinal cord is cut (cleanly), would there be UMN or LMN signs?
If the spinal cord is destroyed, would there be UMN or LMN signs?
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4
Q
If a patient has mixed UMN and LMN signs, what does this indicate?
A
Motor neurone disease
5
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A patient presents with the following signs:
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