Localization

Question 1

hemi

Answer 1

one side of the body is affected

Question 2

para

Answer 2

lower half of the body is affected

Question 3

findings of an upper motor neuron lesion (CNS)

Answer 3

*spasticity
*increased tone
*brisk reflexes
*upgoing toes

Question 4

findings of a lower motor neuron lesion (PNS)

Answer 4

*flaccidity
*atrophy
*fasciculations (muscle twitches)

Question 5

lesion localization to BRAIN - abnormalities in:

Answer 5

-mental status
-cranial nerves
-strength (hemiplegia)
-reflexes (side-to-side asymmetry)
-sensation (side-to-side asymmetry)
-coordination and gait
[EVERYTHING AFFECTED]

Question 6

lesion localization to BRAINSTEM - abnormalities in:

Answer 6

-cranial nerves
-strength (hemiplegia)
-reflexes (side-to-side asymmetry)
-sensation (side-to-side asymmetry)
-coordination and gait
CROSSED FINDINGS

Question 7

lesion localization to SPINAL CORD - abnormalities in:

Answer 7

-strength (quadriplegia, paraplegia)
-reflexes (brisk below level of spinal cord)
-sensation (sensory level)
-coordination and gait
BOWEL AND BLADDER INVOLVEMENT

Question 8

lesion localization to NERVES - abnormalities in:

Answer 8

-strength (decreased distally)
-reflexes (decreased distally)
-sensation (stocking-glove)
-coordination and gait

Question 9

lesion localization to NERUOMUSCULAR JUNCTION - abnormalities in:

Answer 9

-cranial nerves
-strength (decreased proximally)
-coordination and gait
*symptoms fluctuate

Question 10

lesion localization to MUSCLE - abnormalities in:

Answer 10

-strength (decreased PROXIMALLY)
-coordination and gait