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What grade indicates full muscle strength in the grading system?

Grade 3

Grade 0

Grade 5 (correct)

Grade 1

Which muscle would be assessed for strength grading in the upper limb?

Biceps (correct)

Gastrocnemius

Quadriceps

Trapezius

What indicates a normal result in the finger-nose test?

Dysdiadochokinesia

Inability to touch nose

Limited range of motion

Normal on both sides (correct)

Which reflex sign is indicated as negative in the provided evaluation?

Babinski's rising up sign Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is NOT listed under the lower limb strength assessment?

Latissimus dorsi Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle group would be evaluated for trunk strength?

Erector spinae Signup and view all the answers

What does a normal finding for dysdiadochokinesia indicate?

Normal alternating movements Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected muscle strength grading for the wrist extensions?

Grade 5 Signup and view all the answers

Which examination method is primarily used to assess muscle tone?

Passive movement observation Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate assessment method for evaluating the gag reflex?

Stimulation of the oropharynx Signup and view all the answers

During a cranial nerve examination, which nerves are specifically assessed for motor function?

III, IV, VI Signup and view all the answers

How is muscle strength typically graded during an examination?

On a scale from 1 to 5 Signup and view all the answers

Which reflex testing method involves tapping a tendon to elicit a response?

Deep tendon reflex testing Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by a present and normal gag reflex?

Normal function of the glossopharyngeal nerve Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following findings would suggest an abnormal palatal reflex?

Asymmetrical palate movement Signup and view all the answers

The lack of wasting or fasciculation of the tongue suggests what?

Normal hypoglossal nerve function Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is primarily tested when assessing the ability to shrug the shoulders against resistance?

Accessory nerve Signup and view all the answers

What does normal movement of the tongue in both directions indicate?

Proper function of the hypoglossal nerve Signup and view all the answers

A central position of the uvula during examination indicates which of the following?

Normal vagus nerve function Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a normal history with no reports of nasal regurgitation or dysphagia?

Normal swallowing function and upper esophageal movement Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment technique is employed to evaluate muscle strength during cranial nerve examination?

Resistance movements Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Muscle Strength

The strength of all muscles in the upper and lower limbs is graded as 5/5, indicating normal strength. This means the patient can move the muscles against full resistance.
The abdominal muscles, erector spinae, and trapezius muscles also have a grade of 5/5, indicating normal strength.
Babinski's and Beevor's signs are negative, indicating normal function.

Coordination Tests

The finger-to-nose test is normal on both sides, indicating good coordination.
No dysdiadochokinesia is observed, indicating normal rapid alternating movements.
The gag reflex, palatal reflex, and pharyngeal muscle contraction are present and normal.
There is no history of nasal regurgitation or dysphagia.
The patient's speech is normal, their uvula is centrally positioned, and their palate moves normally.
The trapezius muscle is able to shrug the shoulder against resistance, and the sternocleidomastoid muscle stands out prominently when turning the face against resistance. This indicates normal function of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles used in these actions.
Both the right and left sides of the tongue can move equally, push against resistance, and protude normally without deviation, and there is no wasting, fibrillation, or fasciculation of the tongue.

Examination of Motor System

The patient's posture and attitude are normal; they are moderately built and nourished.
The patient exhibits no pallor, icterus, cyanosis, clubbing, lymphadenopathy, edema, or any other abnormal skin, hair, or nail features.
The patient's gait is normal. There is no thyroid swelling or varicosity of veins.

Vital Signs

The patient's arterial pulse rate, rhythm, volume, and character are normal.
There is no vessel wall thickening or radiofemoral delay.
All peripheral pulsations are equally felt on both sides.
The patient's blood pressure is / mm Hg in the right arm in the sitting position.
The patient's respiration rate, rhythm, and type are normal.
The patient is afebrile.

Examination of Higher Functions

The patient's appearance and behavior, level of consciousness, mental and emotional state are normal.
The patient is well-oriented in place, time, and person and exhibits no delusions or hallucinations.
The patient has normal memory and general intelligence.
The patient has normal speech.