Assessment Of Relex Activity

Question 1

Name Deep Tendon Reflexes that are tested:

Answer 1

1. Bicep
2. Triceps
3. Brachioraddialis
4. Quadriceps Muscles
5. Achilles Tendon

Question 2

How are Deep Tendon Reflexes Tested?

Answer 2

Striking the tendon with a reflex hammer

Question 3

Babinski Sign

Answer 3

Dorsiflexion of the great toe and fanning of the other toes that is abnormal in anyone older than 2 years and represents the presence of central nerve system disease

Question 4

Hyperactive Reflexes Indicates:

Answer 4

Upper motor neuron disease (damage to brain and upper spinal cord)

Question 5

Hypoactive Reflexes Indicate:

Answer 5

Lower motor neurons disease (damage to the lower spinal cord)

Question 6

Name the Cutaneous (superficial) reflexes that are tested:

Answer 6

1. Plantar Reflexes
2. Sometimes Abdominal Reflexes

Question 7

How are Plantar Reflexes tested?

Answer 7

With a pointed (but not sharp) object, such as the handle end of the reflex hammer or the rounded end of bandage scissors

Question 8

What does it mean if reflexes are asymmetrical

Answer 8

Indicates a disease process or injury

Question 9

What does the term clonus mean?

Answer 9

The sudden, brief, jerking contraction of a muscle or muscle group often seen in seizures