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What type of vertigo is often described as a sensation of the room spinning and is usually caused by damage to the inner ear or cranial nerve?
What type of vertigo is often described as a sensation of the room spinning and is usually caused by damage to the inner ear or cranial nerve?
- Peripheral vertigo (correct)
- Perceptual vertigo
- Presyncope vertigo
- Central vertigo
Which type of vertigo is characterized by a sensation of impending fall and sometimes described as a tilt of the floor or a sense of floating, originating from the inner ear, other motion sensors, or the central nervous system?
Which type of vertigo is characterized by a sensation of impending fall and sometimes described as a tilt of the floor or a sense of floating, originating from the inner ear, other motion sensors, or the central nervous system?
- Central vertigo
- Presyncope vertigo
- Disequilibrium vertigo (correct)
- Perceptual vertigo
What is the most common cause of syncope or presyncope?
What is the most common cause of syncope or presyncope?
- Sudden drop in blood pressure (correct)
- Excessive caffeine intake
- Low blood sugar levels
- Sudden drop in body temperature
Which type of vertigo is associated with lightheadedness and feeling like one is about to blackout while maintaining consciousness?
Which type of vertigo is associated with lightheadedness and feeling like one is about to blackout while maintaining consciousness?
What is the role of Physical Therapists (PTs) in dealing with dizziness and vertigo?
What is the role of Physical Therapists (PTs) in dealing with dizziness and vertigo?
What is the key purpose of asking specific subjective questions when dealing with patients complaining of dizziness?
What is the key purpose of asking specific subjective questions when dealing with patients complaining of dizziness?
What type of input does the somatic system receive for maintaining postural orientation?
What type of input does the somatic system receive for maintaining postural orientation?
Which system provides vital information for orientation in the context of maintaining stability?
Which system provides vital information for orientation in the context of maintaining stability?
In the differential diagnosis of dizziness, what is one of the systems that physical therapists specifically treat?
In the differential diagnosis of dizziness, what is one of the systems that physical therapists specifically treat?
What is the first goal when approaching a patient complaining of dizziness?
What is the first goal when approaching a patient complaining of dizziness?
Which category includes sensations like loss of balance, weakness in the legs, and altered body orientation or position in relation to dizziness?
Which category includes sensations like loss of balance, weakness in the legs, and altered body orientation or position in relation to dizziness?
What percentage of people are affected by dizziness according to the provided text?
What percentage of people are affected by dizziness according to the provided text?
