PCM Stuff Flashcards
Patellar Reflex tests nerve root
L4
achilles reflex tests nerve root
S1
Biceps reflex tests nerve root
C5
brachioradialis reflex tests nerve root
C6
triceps reflex tests nerve root
C7
0+ reflex
absent reflex
1+ reflex
somewhat diminished, low normal
2+ reflex
average, noraml
3+ reflex
brisker than average, possibly disease, not necessarily
4+ reflex
very brisk, hyperactive, with clonus
0/5 strength
no muscle contraction
1/5 strength
barely detectable contraction
2/5 strength
active movement with gravity eliminated
3/5 strenght
active movement against gravity
4/5 strength
avtive movement against gravity and some resistance
5/5 strenght
active movement against full resistance without evidence of fatigue (normal)
top of shoulder
C4
radial aspect of forearm
C6
fifth digit
C8
nipple line
T4
Ubilicus
T10
G
Great Toe
L5
Posterolateral calf, little toe
S1
capillary refill is normal when blood returns in
2-3 seconds or less
0 pulses
absent, not palpable
+1 pulses
diminished, barely palpable
+2 pulses
average, normal
+3 pulses
strong, increased
+4 pulses
bounding
examine for edema by pressing for 5 seconds over
dorsum of foot
anterior tibia
behind medial maleolus