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Deep tendon reflexes and sensory Flashcards

1
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romberg test

A

able to stand straight for 20 seconds with eyes closed

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2
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babinski reflex and what it tests

A

big toe goes upwards, should not curl down. tests L4-S2

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3
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romberg test is for what

A

posterior columns, proprioception, and vestibular function

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4
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anesthesia

A

no touch sensation

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5
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hypesthesia

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decreased touch sensation

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6
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hyperesthesia

A

increased touch sensation

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7
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analgesia

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no pain sensation

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8
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hypalgesia

A

decreased pain sensation

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9
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hyperalgesia

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increased pain sensation

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10
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afferent (sensory) pathways

A

spinothalamic tract and posterior columns

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11
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spinothalamic tract senses

A

pain, temp, crude and light touch

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12
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posterior columns sense

A

Position, vibration, and fine localized touch

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13
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kinesthesia

A

position sense

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14
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stereognosis

A

recognize objects by feeling forms, sizes and weights

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15
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graphesthesia

A

read the number by having it traced on the skin

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16
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extinction

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touching both sides of the body at same point, both are felt

17
Q

reflex grade

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0 to +4, 2+ is normal

18
Q

bicep reflex

A

tests spinal nerves C5 and C6

19
Q

brachioradialis reflex

A

tests spinal nerves C5 and C6

20
Q

triceps reflex

A

tests spinal nerves C7 and C8

21
Q

patellar reflex

A

tests spinal nerves L2 to L4

22
Q

achilles reflex

A

tests spinal nerve S1

23
Q

brudzinski sign

A

flexing neck causes hip/knee flexion

24
Q

kernig sign

A

flex at hip then straightening knee causes neck pain

25
Q

PERRLA

A

pupil, equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation

26
Q

Diagnostic position test

A

Cardinal positions of gaze, test in clockwise direction

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