CIS

Question 1

What is the 2pt tactile discrimination?

Answer 1

Pt being able to distinguish sensation at two points close to one another

Question 2

Input for spinal n spots

Answer 2

Biceps: C5
Triceps: C6
Quads: L2-4
Gastrocnemius: L5-S2

Question 3

What are the symptoms of a cerebellar lesion?

Answer 3

Dysmetria, dysdiadochokinesia, ataxia, intention tremor, slurred speech, asthenia

Question 4

There are 3 groups one can be classified in after head trauma, what are their requirements?

Answer 4

G1: trauma, no s/sx, no external injuries
G2: trauma, external injuries, no s/sx
G3: trauma, external injuries, changes in vitals, disorientation or syncope, focal neurological problems

Question 5

What artery is ruptured in an epidural hematoma?

Answer 5

Middle meningial a around the temporal region (d/t a fracture o this area)

Question 6

The different onsets and progression of sx?

Answer 6

Progressive:
Episodic: MS, vascular dx, sx then remission.. Repeat
Abrupt/Acute: sudden onset followed by gradual impovement