Neuromuscular System Examination Flashcards
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The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assesses which three areas?
Answer: Eye opening, verbal response, motor response
The GCS evaluates eye opening (1–4), verbal response (1–5), and motor response (1–6), with a maximum score of 15 indicating full consciousness.
A patient with a stroke has weakness of the right face, arm, and leg. Where is the lesion most likely located?
Answer: Left middle cerebral artery territory
The motor cortex in the left hemisphere controls the right side of the body; MCA strokes typically cause contralateral hemiplegia with arm and face more affected than leg.
Which test uses tuning fork vibration placed on a bony prominence to assess peripheral sensory nerve function?
Answer: Vibration sense test
A 128 Hz tuning fork placed on bony prominences (e.g., medial malleolus, great toe) tests large-fiber sensory function carried by the dorsal columns.
A positive Hoffman sign is indicative of:
Answer: Upper motor neuron dysfunction in the upper extremity
A positive Hoffman sign (reflex finger flexion when the middle finger nail is flicked) suggests an upper motor neuron lesion affecting the cervical spinal cord or brain.
Which condition is characterized by an intention tremor, nystagmus, and ataxic gait — all signs of cerebellar dysfunction?
Answer: Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis commonly causes cerebellar signs including intention tremor, nystagmus, and ataxia due to demyelination of cerebellar pathways.
When performing a manual muscle test, a grade of 3 (Fair) means the muscle can:
Answer: Complete full ROM against gravity only
MMT grade 3 (Fair) indicates the muscle can complete full range of motion against gravity but cannot tolerate any additional resistance.