Neurological Diagnosis: Cerebellum

Question 1

Patting Test

Answer 1

Testing: Diadochokinesia

Inability to do the test

Indicates: A lesion of the cerebellum

Question 2

Supination-Pronation Test

Answer 2

Testing: Diadochokinesia

Inability to do the test

Indicates: A lesion of the cerebellum

Question 3

Perform a test that evaluates diadochokinesia

Answer 3

Patting Test or Supination - Pronation Test

Inability to perform the test

Indicates: A lesion of the cerebellum

Question 4

Index Finger Test

Answer 4

Testing: Dysmetria

Noting for tremors or lack of coordination

Indicates: A lesion of the cerebellum

Question 5

Heel-Shin Test

Answer 5

Testing: Dysmetria

Inability to perform the test

Indicates: A lesion of the cerebellum

Question 6

Perform a test that evaluates dysmetria of the upper extremity

Answer 6

Index Finger Test

Note for tremors or lack of coordination

Indicates: A lesion of the cerebellum

Question 7

Perform a test that evaluates dysmetria of the lower extremity

Answer 7

Heel-Shin Test

Inability to perform the test

Indicates: A lesion of the cerebellum

Question 8

Gait

Answer 8

Note for posture, stability, foot elevation, trajectory of leg swing, balance and arm motions

Indicates: A lesion of the cerebellum

Question 9

Tandem Gait

Answer 9

Inability to walk heel to toe in a straight line

Indicates: A lesion of the cerebellum

Question 10

Forced Gait

Answer 10

Inability to take 6 steps on toes, 6 steps on heels, 6 steps on inside of foot and 6 steps on outside of foot

Indicates: A lesion of the cerebellum