OSCE Flashcards
1
Q
Should abduction
Which nerve?
Which spinal root?
A
Axillary nerve
C5
2
Q
Flexion at elbow
Which nerve
Which spinal root?
A
Musculocutaneous nerve
C5/6
3
Q
Extension at elbow
Which nerve
Which spinal root?
A
Radial nerve
C7,8
4
Q
Finger abduction
Which nerve
Which spinal root?
A
Ulnar nerve
C8, T1
5
Q
Thumb flexion / opposition
Which nerve
Which spinal root?
A
Median nerve
C8, T1
6
Q
Muscle strength 0-5
A
0 = no contractility 1 = slight contractility but not movement 2 = full range of motion w/ gravity eliminated 3 = full range of motion against gravity 4 = full range of motion w/ some resistance 5 = full range of motion against full resistance (normal)
7
Q
Nerve roots for biceps reflex
A
C5,6
8
Q
Nerve roots for brachioradialis reflex
A
C5,6
9
Q
Nerve roots for triceps reflex
A
C6,7
10
Q
Nerve roots for patellar reflex
A
L2-4
11
Q
Nerve roots for Achilles reflex
A
S1
12
Q
Reflex scoring 0-4
A
0 = no response 1 = sluggish 2 = normal 3 = more brisk than expected / hyperactive 4 = Brisk / hyperactive, w/ clonus
13
Q
Flexion at hip
Muscle
Nerve
Nerve root
A
Iliopsoas
Femoral nerve
L2,3
14
Q
Extension at knee
Muscle
Nerve
Nerve root
A
Quad
Femoral nerve
L3,4
15
Q
Dorsiflexion
Muscle
Nerve
Nerve root
A
Tibialis anterior
Deep peroneal nerve
L4,5
