Cxsp - Practical

Question 1

What are the tests for upper cervical instability ?

Answer 1

1. Sharp-purser
2. anterior shear
3. Rotational Stress test
4. Lateral flexion stress test
5. lateral shear test

Question 2

How could you test the Trigeminal nerve (2)

Answer 2

1. Sensory - over the forehead, cheek and jaw

2. Motor - Jaw clench

Question 3

How could you test the facial nerve (2)

Answer 3

1. Sensory - taste on tongue

2. Motor - wrinkle the forehead

Question 4

How could you test the function of the Spinal accessory nerve ?

Answer 4

Shoulder elevation

Question 5

ULTT 1 - Median nerve - list the procedure in order (6)

Answer 5

1. Scapula stabilisation
2. Shoulder girdle depression
3. elbow extension
4. ER of shoulder and supination of forearm
5. Wrist and fingers extended
6. shoulder abducted

Question 6

ULTT 2 - Median nerve - list the procedure in order (5)

Answer 6

1. Shoulder depression, abduction and ER
2. Elbow extension
3. Forearm supination
4. Wrist extension
5. Fingers and thumb extension

Question 7

What C-spine nerve root is tested with the biceps reflex?

Answer 7

C5-6

Question 8

What C-spine nerve root is tested with the Triceps reflex?

Answer 8

C7-8