Physical Exam Flashcards
1
Q
True or False: When you record your physical exam findings, within normal limits and unremarkable are sufficient.
A
FALSE - you need enough detail to demonstrate you actually examined the animal
2
Q
What does supratentorial mean?
A
Contralateral
3
Q
What does infratentorial mean?
A
Ipsilateral
4
Q
What is the most important “part” of your neurologic examination?
A
History
5
Q
What are the 6 key components to a neurologic examination?
A
- Mentation
- Gait/posture
- Cranial nerves
- Proprioception
- Spinal reflexes
- Spinal palpation
6
Q
Which reflex is controlled by cranial nerves IX - XI?
A
Gag reflex
7
Q
Which 3 reflexes are the only reliable and useful clinical?
A
- Withdrawal
- Patellar
- Perineal
8
Q
Patients with motor function should have ____ pain.
A
Deep
