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the sensory neurons follow the ?
-ascending track -descending track |
ascending track
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the motor neurons follow the ?
-ascending track -descending track |
descending track
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where are the upper motor neurons located?
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within the spinal cord
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where are the lower motor neurons located?
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exit the spinal cord thru the vertebrae and sacrum
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What is the correct/systematic way to evaluate motor function?
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observation
inspection palpation muscle tone testing strength testing of individual muscle groups |
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muscle strength/tone testing
reflexes pathological reflexes Are examples of __ function exams...motor or sensory |
motor fcn exams
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bicep, tricep, pattelar, plantar are all areas you should check?
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reflexes
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initial resistance and then release is called?
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clasp/knife spacicity
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If you are checking a pt's Babinski reflex and the big toe extends...is this normal or abnormal?
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abnormal, toes should flex
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If someone's reflexes are 2+, what does that mean?
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they are normal
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If a pt's reflexes are 0, what does this mean?
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reflexes are absent
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If a pt's reflexes are 4, what does this mean?
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hyper with clonus
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A pt with 3+ reflexes has?
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brisk and excessive reflexes
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the __ reflex is a superficial reflex obtained by stroking th eskin on the lateral edge of the sole fo the foot, starting at the heel advancing to the ball of the foot then continuing medically to the base of the great toe.
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plantar reflex
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Muscle strength testing goes from...
-distal to proximal -proximal to distal |
proximal to distal
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Muscle strength testing is graded on a __-__scale
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0-5
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C5=shoulder __
C6=arm flexion C7=arm extension C8=wrist extensors T1=hand grasp |
shoulder extension
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If a pt has decreased reflexes and muscle tone has...
-upper motor neuron lesion -lower motor neuron lesion |
lower motor neuron lesion
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which part of the brain is responsible for motor learning, and timing of motor activity?
-cerebrum -cerebellum -medulla |
cerebellum
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If a pt presents with increased reflexes and muscle tone...do they have?
-upper motor neuron lesion -lower motor neuron lesion |
upper motor neuron lesion
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the principle area of the brain that is examined by the coordination exam is the ?
-cerebrum -cerebellum -pons |
cerebellum
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Which part of the cerebellum is responsible for gross motor fcns? (walking, climbing)?
-vestibulocerebellum and spinocerebellum -cerebrocerebellum |
vestibulocerebellum and spinocerebellum are responsible for gross motor fcn
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Which part of the cerebellum is responsible for the fine motor skills?
-vestibulocerebellum and spinocerebellum -cerebrocerebellum |
cerebrocerebellum takes care of fine motor skills
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Testing of station, walking, tandem gait are evaluating?
-vestibulocerebellum and spinocerebellum -cerebrocerebellum |
vestibulocerebellum and spinocerebellum (gross motor function)
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Rapid alternating movements, finger to nose, toe to finger, speech are all examples of ?
-vestibulocerebellum and spinocerebellum -cerebrocerebellum |
cerebrocerebellum takes care of fine motor skills
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having the pt say lah pah kah tests rapid movement of the tongue, lips and palate which are all part of ?
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cerebrocerebellum
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