Romberg Test and Balance Issues Quiz

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What is the purpose of the lymphatic system?

To provide protection against infections and diseases

To regulate blood pressure and heart rate

To filter impurities and waste products from the body's tissues (correct)

To transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body

What is the lowest grade of muscle strength according to the text?

The muscle is able to move the joint with full resistance through the range of motion

The muscle is unable to contract in a gravity-eliminated position (correct)

The muscle is able to move the joint with some resistance through the range of motion

The muscle is able to move the joint against gravity

What is the main function of the peripheral vascular system?

To transport blood and nutrients throughout the body (correct)

To provide protection against infections and diseases

To regulate blood pressure and heart rate

To transport lymph fluid throughout the body

What is the highest grade of muscle strength according to the text?

The muscle is able to move the joint with full resistance through the range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of lymph fluid?

Proteins and impurities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

To purify fluid of harmful bacteria and viruses Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest lymphatic organ in the body?

Spleen Signup and view all the answers

What type of white blood cells are produced in the thymus?

T-lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the lymph nodes?

To monitor and cleanse lymph fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal size of a palpable lymph node?

Less than 1 cm Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of lymphedema?

Inadequate drainage of lymph fluid Signup and view all the answers

What type of blood vessels are spider veins?

Damaged and visible blood vessels beneath the skin's surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of Raynaud's syndrome?

Spasms in small blood vessels that limit blood flow and lead to skin color changes, cold skin, and a pins and needles sensation Signup and view all the answers

What causes the blue and purple bulges seen in varicose veins?

When vein walls are weak and valves aren't working right, causing blood to back up in the vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of rubor?

Reddish-blue-purplish color that occurs when feet are in the dependent position, but not when elevated Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of varicose veins?

When vein walls are weak and valves aren't working right, causing blood to back up in the vein Signup and view all the answers

What are common triggers for Raynaud's syndrome attacks?

Cold weather and stress Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sinoatrial node?

Acting as the pacemaker of the heart Signup and view all the answers

Which valve closure produces the S1 heart sound?

Atrioventricular valves Signup and view all the answers

Where is the point of maximal impulse located?

Fifth intercostal space, just medial to the left midclavicular line Signup and view all the answers

Which structure transmits electrical impulses to the ventricles?

Bundle of His Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of tachycardia?

Heart rate over 100 beats per minute Signup and view all the answers

Which heart sound is louder at the base of the heart and occurs at the onset of diastole?

S2 Signup and view all the answers

What does a positive Romberg test indicate?

An inability to maintain balance with eyes closed Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic tool assesses bone mineral density?

DEXA scan Signup and view all the answers

What does an increase in Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) enzyme indicate?

Muscle tissue injury Signup and view all the answers

Which neurological conditions can the Romberg test help diagnose?

Friedreichs ataxia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of osteoarthritis (OA)?

Progressively wears down protective cartilage at bone ends Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique assesses soft tissue abnormalities?

MRI Signup and view all the answers