MUSCLE STRETCH REFLEXES Flashcards
1
Q
muscle stretch reflexes also called?
A
muscle stretch reflexes
2
Q
brisk reflexes?
A
hyper reflexia
3
Q
depressed reflexes?
A
hyporeflexia
4
Q
major reflexes each represent?
A
biceps brachioradialis triceps knee ankle
5
Q
reflexes are scaled how?
A
0-4 0-no response 1-trace 2-normal 3-brisk 4-hyperactive, with clonus
6
Q
in order to ambulate, a patient must be able to maintain stance. Once ambulating, patterns can help this measures?
A
gait and station
7
Q
indicates proximal leg weakness?
A
external rotation or circumduction
8
Q
indicates spasticity from a CNS lesion
A
scissoring gait
9
Q
indicates foot drop, usually from lower motor neuron disease
A
steppage gait
10
Q
with minimal arm swing may indicate Parkinsonism
A
slow, shuffling gait
11
Q
when abnormal, may indicate a lesion of the midline cerebellum
A
tandem gait
