Diagnostic Approach and Neurologic Examination

Question 1

What is the only part of the Central Nervous System that is not involved with Conscious Proprioception?

Answer 1

The Cerebellum

Question 2

For the patellar reflex to be intact we need sensitive and motor components of the ___________ and a spinal cord segment of _________

Answer 2

femoral nerve – L4, 5, 6

Question 3

(T/F) The following structures are evaluated with the menace response:
Cranial nerves II and V, along with cortex and cerebellum

Answer 3

False, Cranial nerves II, and VII, cortex and cerebellum

Question 4

What is a conscious response?

Answer 4

Turning, biting & crying. These are also essential to say that the patient feels pain

Question 5

(T/F) The patellar reflex evaluates the femoral nerve and spinal cord segments L4, L5, L6 and L7

Answer 5

False, It only evaluates segments L4, 5, 6

Question 6

What is the relationship between the vertebral column and the spinal cord?

Answer 6

L4-S3 spinal cord segments housed in L4-L5 vertebrae (L5=S)
- urinary and fecal incontinence

Question 7

(T/F) Lumbosacral disease in dogs does NOT cause paraplegia or non-ambulatory paresis

Answer 7

True