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During the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE, if a patient cannot elicit the procedure with eyes closed, it indicates a lesion in which part of the vestibular system?
During the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE, if a patient cannot elicit the procedure with eyes closed, it indicates a lesion in which part of the vestibular system?
- Otolith organs
- Cochlea
- Semicircular canals
- Utricle and saccule (correct)
If a patient with uncompensated lesion of the peripheral vestibular system deviates to the affected side during the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE, what other phenomenon is typically observed?
If a patient with uncompensated lesion of the peripheral vestibular system deviates to the affected side during the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE, what other phenomenon is typically observed?
- No nystagmus is observed
- Spontaneous nystagmus in the opposite direction
- Pendular nystagmus in the affected side
- Central vestibular nystagmus in the same direction (correct)
Which type of nystagmus is typically observed when performing the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE with eyes closed?
Which type of nystagmus is typically observed when performing the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE with eyes closed?
- Pendular nystagmus
- Central vestibular nystagmus
- No nystagmus is observed
- Peripheral vestibular nystagmus (correct)
In patients with an uncompensated lesion of the peripheral vestibular system, what direction does the slow component of nystagmus usually occur during the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE?
In patients with an uncompensated lesion of the peripheral vestibular system, what direction does the slow component of nystagmus usually occur during the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE?
During the Spontaneous Nystagmus Test, if nystagmus is observed in the absence of any provocative maneuvers, what type of nystagmus is typically suspected?
During the Spontaneous Nystagmus Test, if nystagmus is observed in the absence of any provocative maneuvers, what type of nystagmus is typically suspected?
When performing the Positional Test, if nystagmus is elicited by changing head positions, what type of nystagmus is typically considered?
When performing the Positional Test, if nystagmus is elicited by changing head positions, what type of nystagmus is typically considered?
If a patient's past-pointing and falling are towards the right side during the procedure, which side is most likely affected by the lesion in their peripheral vestibular system?
If a patient's past-pointing and falling are towards the right side during the procedure, which side is most likely affected by the lesion in their peripheral vestibular system?
In patients with a lesion in the central vestibular system, what difference in nystagmus pattern might be expected compared to those with a peripheral vestibular lesion?
In patients with a lesion in the central vestibular system, what difference in nystagmus pattern might be expected compared to those with a peripheral vestibular lesion?
During the Spontaneous Nystagmus Test, if nystagmus is observed in the absence of any provocative maneuvers, what type of nystagmus is typically suspected?
During the Spontaneous Nystagmus Test, if nystagmus is observed in the absence of any provocative maneuvers, what type of nystagmus is typically suspected?
In patients with a lesion in the central vestibular system, what difference in nystagmus pattern might be expected compared to those with a peripheral vestibular lesion?
In patients with a lesion in the central vestibular system, what difference in nystagmus pattern might be expected compared to those with a peripheral vestibular lesion?
If a patient with an uncompensated lesion of the peripheral vestibular system deviates to the affected side during the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE, what other phenomenon is typically observed?
If a patient with an uncompensated lesion of the peripheral vestibular system deviates to the affected side during the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE, what other phenomenon is typically observed?
Which type of nystagmus is typically associated with the Slow component of nystagmus in the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE?
Which type of nystagmus is typically associated with the Slow component of nystagmus in the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE?
When performing the Positional Test, if nystagmus is elicited by changing head positions, what type of nystagmus is typically considered?
When performing the Positional Test, if nystagmus is elicited by changing head positions, what type of nystagmus is typically considered?
During the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE, if a patient cannot elicit the procedure with eyes closed, it indicates a lesion in which part of the vestibular system?
During the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE, if a patient cannot elicit the procedure with eyes closed, it indicates a lesion in which part of the vestibular system?
If a patient's past-pointing and falling are towards the left side during the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE, which side is most likely affected by the lesion in their peripheral vestibular system?
If a patient's past-pointing and falling are towards the left side during the PAST-POINTING AND FALLING PROCEDURE, which side is most likely affected by the lesion in their peripheral vestibular system?
