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Sensory integration is the ability of the brain to organize and use motor information.
Sensory integration is the ability of the brain to organize and use motor information.
False
The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice defines sensory integrity as including proprioception, pallesthesia, stereognosis, and topognosis.
The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice defines sensory integrity as including proprioception, pallesthesia, stereognosis, and topognosis.
True
Sensory examination involves testing motor function by determining the patient's ability to interpret and discriminate among incoming sensory information.
Sensory examination involves testing motor function by determining the patient's ability to interpret and discriminate among incoming sensory information.
False
Indications for examination of sensory function are based on the patient's medical history only.
Indications for examination of sensory function are based on the patient's medical history only.
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Sensory dysfunction may be associated with any pathology or injury affecting the peripheral nervous system (PNS) only.
Sensory dysfunction may be associated with any pathology or injury affecting the peripheral nervous system (PNS) only.
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Deficits in sensory function may occur at any point within the system, including the sensory receptors, peripheral nerves, and spinal cord nuclei.
Deficits in sensory function may occur at any point within the system, including the sensory receptors, peripheral nerves, and spinal cord nuclei.
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Arousal is the physiological readiness of the human system for relaxation.
Arousal is the physiological readiness of the human system for relaxation.
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A patient who is obtunded is awake and attentive to normal levels of stimulation.
A patient who is obtunded is awake and attentive to normal levels of stimulation.
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A patient in a coma can be aroused by any type of stimulation.
A patient in a coma can be aroused by any type of stimulation.
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A lethargic patient is difficult to arouse from a somnolent state and is frequently confused when awake.
A lethargic patient is difficult to arouse from a somnolent state and is frequently confused when awake.
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Screening tests for mental status, vision, and hearing acuity should be performed after the sensory examination.
Screening tests for mental status, vision, and hearing acuity should be performed after the sensory examination.
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Patients who are stuporous respond to normal levels of stimulation and can interact with the therapist.
Patients who are stuporous respond to normal levels of stimulation and can interact with the therapist.
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Study Notes
Sensory Examination
- Sensory integration is the brain's ability to organize, interpret, and use sensory information.
- Sensory function examination involves testing sensory integrity by determining the patient's ability to interpret and discriminate among incoming sensory information.
- Sensory integrity is defined as the intactness of cortical sensory processing, including proprioception, pallesthesia, stereognosis, and topognosis.
Clinical Indications
- Indications for examining sensory function are based on the history and systems review.
- This includes information provided by the patient, family, significant other, or caregiver, symptoms described by the patient, signs observed during the systems review, and information derived from other sources and records.
- Sensory dysfunction may be associated with pathology or injury affecting the peripheral nervous system (PNS) or central nervous system (CNS), or with combined involvement of both systems.
Factors That May Constrain The Examination
- Arousal level should be determined prior to the sensory examination.
- Arousal is the physiological readiness of the human system for activity.
- Arousal levels include:
- Alert: awake and attentive to normal levels of stimulation, with normal interactions with the therapist.
- Lethargic: drowsy, may fall asleep if not stimulated, with diverted interactions with the therapist.
- Obtunded: difficult to arouse from a somnolent state, frequently confused when awake, with unproductive interactions with the therapist.
- Stupor (semicoma): responds only to strong, noxious stimuli and returns to unconscious state when stimulation is stopped, with inability to interact with the therapist.
- Coma (deep coma): cannot be aroused by any type of stimulation.
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Test your knowledge of sensory examination in physical therapy, including the assessment of sensory integrity, proprioception, and other related concepts. This quiz covers the clinical indications and importance of sensory examination in physical therapy practice. Improve your understanding of sensory integration and its role in patient care.
