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What is the purpose of general somatosensory testing?
What is the purpose of general somatosensory testing?
- To evaluate cognitive deficits
- To assess motor function in the limbs
- To diagnose specific dermatome disorders
- To recognize common patterns of somatosensory dysfunction (correct)
In diffuse diseases, how should somatosensory testing be considered?
In diffuse diseases, how should somatosensory testing be considered?
- Concentrating on proximal limb dysfunction
- Focusing only on specific peripheral nerves
- Ignoring sensory symptoms in distal limbs
- Testing the entire body globally (correct)
Which sensory function is assessed using cotton wool?
Which sensory function is assessed using cotton wool?
- Vibration sense
- Light touch (correct)
- Discriminative sensation
- Proprioception
What is assessed during proprioception testing?
What is assessed during proprioception testing?
Which condition might present with sensory symptoms affecting 1/2 of the body?
Which condition might present with sensory symptoms affecting 1/2 of the body?
What technique is used for assessing stereognosis?
What technique is used for assessing stereognosis?
What is the most common pattern of sensory loss in peripheral neuropathy?
What is the most common pattern of sensory loss in peripheral neuropathy?
In the context of neuropathies, what does a 'Glove and Stocking pattern' refer to?
In the context of neuropathies, what does a 'Glove and Stocking pattern' refer to?
Which condition can cause a glove and stocking pattern of sensory loss?
Which condition can cause a glove and stocking pattern of sensory loss?
How is testing for proprioception typically conducted in patients with suspected peripheral neuropathy?
How is testing for proprioception typically conducted in patients with suspected peripheral neuropathy?
Which neurological assessment test involves touching the patient's left and right extremities simultaneously with their eyes closed?
Which neurological assessment test involves touching the patient's left and right extremities simultaneously with their eyes closed?
What should a normal response be when a practitioner grasps the sides of the 4th finger/toe while the patient's eyes are closed?
What should a normal response be when a practitioner grasps the sides of the 4th finger/toe while the patient's eyes are closed?
Which type of lesion could lead to sensory inattention where only one limb or side is perceived by the patient?
Which type of lesion could lead to sensory inattention where only one limb or side is perceived by the patient?
'Graphaesthesia' refers to the ability to identify what when tested in patients with sensory issues?
'Graphaesthesia' refers to the ability to identify what when tested in patients with sensory issues?
'Stereognosis' testing involves asking patients to differentiate between what objects with their eyes closed?
'Stereognosis' testing involves asking patients to differentiate between what objects with their eyes closed?
'Simultaneous extinction' test is primarily used for diagnosing dysfunction related to which condition?
'Simultaneous extinction' test is primarily used for diagnosing dysfunction related to which condition?
