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General Somatosensory Testing in Neurosciences

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General Somatosensory Testing in Neurosciences

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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?

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?

Vibration sense

Light touch (correct)

Discriminative sensation

Proprioception

What is assessed during proprioception testing?

Finger positioning Signup and view all the answers

Which condition might present with sensory symptoms affecting 1/2 of the body?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) Signup and view all the answers

What technique is used for assessing stereognosis?

Graphaesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common pattern of sensory loss in peripheral neuropathy?

Glove and Stocking pattern Signup and view all the answers

In the context of neuropathies, what does a 'Glove and Stocking pattern' refer to?

Symmetrical distal sensory loss in the extremities Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can cause a glove and stocking pattern of sensory loss?

Guillain-Barre syndrome Signup and view all the answers

How is testing for proprioception typically conducted in patients with suspected peripheral neuropathy?

Demonstrating 'up,' 'down,' movements with eyes closed Signup and view all the answers

Which neurological assessment test involves touching the patient's left and right extremities simultaneously with their eyes closed?

'Simultaneous Extinction' test Signup and view all the answers

What should a normal response be when a practitioner grasps the sides of the 4th finger/toe while the patient's eyes are closed?

Patient accurately confirms finger/toe positioning Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lesion could lead to sensory inattention where only one limb or side is perceived by the patient?

Posterior parietal cortex lesion Signup and view all the answers

'Graphaesthesia' refers to the ability to identify what when tested in patients with sensory issues?

Numbers or letters Signup and view all the answers

'Stereognosis' testing involves asking patients to differentiate between what objects with their eyes closed?

$20 and $50 coins Signup and view all the answers

'Simultaneous extinction' test is primarily used for diagnosing dysfunction related to which condition?

Peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes Signup and view all the answers