Neurologic Exam
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Which part of the brain is responsible for conscious awareness?

  • Cerebellum
  • Spinal cord
  • Brainstem
  • Cerebrum (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the withdrawal reflex?

  • To keep the leg still
  • To push the leg away from the body
  • To lift the leg up
  • To pull the leg towards the body (correct)
  • What does an abnormal reflex indicate?

  • A problem in the spinal cord (correct)
  • A problem in the sensory fibers
  • A problem in the brainstem
  • A problem in the cerebrum
  • What is the purpose of the nociception test?

    <p>To test for deep pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a conscious, behavioral response to a stimulus?

    <p>The cerebrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the spinal cord is associated with all four legs being affected and having intact reflexes?

    <p>C1-C5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the spinal cord is associated with all four legs being affected and having reduced to absent reflexes in the front legs?

    <p>C6-T2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LMN stand for in the context of spinal cord lesions?

    <p>Lower Motor Neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the spinal cord is associated with LMN signs in the front legs?

    <p>C6-T2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the spinal cord is associated with LMN signs in the rear legs?

    <p>L4-S3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the neurological examination assesses balance, coordination, and strength?

    <p>Gait and posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the assessment of reflexes in the neurological examination include?

    <p>Leg reflexes, skin reflexes, and perineal reflexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the assessment of cranial nerve tests in the neurological examination primarily evaluate?

    <p>Reflexes and responses of the head and face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the neurological examination assesses awareness of body position?

    <p>Postural reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between upper motor neuron (UMN) and lower motor neuron (LMN) signs?

    <p>UMN signs affect the central nervous system, while LMN signs affect the peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of nerve damage is more likely to be permanent?

    <p>UMN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the electrical outlet doesn't work?

    <p>The TV will still work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of nerve injury is more likely to recover?

    <p>UMN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of UMN signs?

    <p>Exaggerated reflexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you assess the localization of spinal cord lesions?

    <p>By assessing gait and posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system is responsible for turning the head to look at you or vocalizing when the toes are being pinched?

    <p>The entire spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the loss of ALL reflexes suggest in terms of the nervous system?

    <p>A generalized neuromuscular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a lower motor neuron (LMN)?

    <p>To initiate motor movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of an upper motor neuron (UMN)?

    <p>To communicate with the LMN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the power cord of a TV is cut with scissors?

    <p>The TV stops working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system is responsible for reflexes?

    <p>Peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of lesion localization in the nervous system?

    <p>To identify the specific area where the problem is in the nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which segment of the spinal cord is responsible for LMN to the rear legs?

    <p>Lumbosacral - L4-S3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reflex arc involves multiple segments in the nervous system?

    <p>Polysynaptic reflex arc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a weak or absent reflex indicate?

    <p>A problem anywhere in the reflex arc</p> Signup and view all the answers

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