16 Questions
What is the purpose of general somatosensory testing?
To recognize common patterns of somatosensory dysfunction
In diffuse diseases, how should somatosensory testing be considered?
Testing the entire body globally
Which sensory function is assessed using cotton wool?
Light touch
What is assessed during proprioception testing?
Finger positioning
Which condition might present with sensory symptoms affecting 1/2 of the body?
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
What technique is used for assessing stereognosis?
Graphaesthesia
What is the most common pattern of sensory loss in peripheral neuropathy?
Glove and Stocking pattern
In the context of neuropathies, what does a 'Glove and Stocking pattern' refer to?
Symmetrical distal sensory loss in the extremities
Which condition can cause a glove and stocking pattern of sensory loss?
Guillain-Barre syndrome
How is testing for proprioception typically conducted in patients with suspected peripheral neuropathy?
Demonstrating 'up,' 'down,' movements with eyes closed
Which neurological assessment test involves touching the patient's left and right extremities simultaneously with their eyes closed?
'Simultaneous Extinction' test
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
Which type of lesion could lead to sensory inattention where only one limb or side is perceived by the patient?
Posterior parietal cortex lesion
'Graphaesthesia' refers to the ability to identify what when tested in patients with sensory issues?
Numbers or letters
'Stereognosis' testing involves asking patients to differentiate between what objects with their eyes closed?
$20 and $50 coins
'Simultaneous extinction' test is primarily used for diagnosing dysfunction related to which condition?
Peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes
This quiz covers general somatosensory testing in the field of neuroscience. It focuses on undertaking and applying somatosensory testing globally, recognizing common patterns of dysfunction, and differentiating between specific and diffuse diseases.
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