sensory impairement Flashcards
which spinal tract would feel vibration
dorsal column
t/f spinothalamic tract senses vibration
false
deep sensation except
temperature “cutaneous, 1st layer of skin”
Deep = deep pressure, proprioception, vibrations
difference bt allodynia & hyperalgesia
hyperalgesia is expected pain yet incorrect, allodynia is unexpected pain
cranial nerve 3 has both sesnations
flase
after wrist fx, a pt has burning sensation in hands/fingers 6 months after surgery
causalgia
t/f sensation tests are best proximal to distal
false, you want to go distal to proximal
dysfunction of which CN causes difficulty swallowing & weakened voice
vagus
dysfasia = difficulty swallowing
t/f a person who’s alertness is called “obtunded” would be alert but confused
false (cant stay awake) , lethargic is the correct answer
grade 3 of sensation means
pt was inconsistent with the test
loss of sensation at anterior/medial thigh is
L3
pain and changes on the inner arm, pinkies, and ring fingers represent what dermatome region?
C8
what muscles to you test for CN 11
scm and traps
pathologies that warrant a sensory examination
TKA
stroke
diabetes
spinal cord injury
receptors responsible for sensations such as pain and temperatures
exteroceptors
