BPPV Assessment Findings Quiz
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What is the correct position of the patient's head during the Dix Hallpike Test?

  • 45 degrees away from the suspected side
  • 45 degrees towards the suspected side (correct)
  • Straight up
  • 90 degrees towards the suspected side
  • What should be observed during the Side Lying Test for posterior/anterior canal issues?

  • Ocular motion with eyes open (correct)
  • Patient's hand movements
  • Presence of nystagmus with eyes closed
  • Quality of subjective vertigo with eyes closed
  • What should be done if the Dix Hallpike Test does not elicit a strong reaction?

  • Move the patient to a standing position
  • Check blood pressure
  • Skip to the Side Lying Test
  • Repeat the test (correct)
  • What is indicated by GEOTROPIC nystagmus that lasts less than a minute?

    <p>Horizontal Canalithiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What risk factor is mentioned in the text for developing Canalithiasis?

    <p>Age over 50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) in adults?

    <p>Altered endolymphatic flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of BPPV does the otoconia escape the otoliths and enter the semicircular canals or the cupula?

    <p>Canalithiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of Cupulolithiasis in BPPV cases?

    <p>It worsens with positional changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of nystagmus is typically seen in Canalithiasis BPPV?

    <p>Horizontal nystagmus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic symptom of Cupulolithiasis compared to Canalithiasis?

    <p>Vertigo alleviated by rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is more likely to experience Cupulolithiasis according to the text?

    <p>Elderly individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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