ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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Question
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A “neuro check” includes all but the following:
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Level of consciousness
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pupillary checks
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movemement and strength of extremities
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patellar reflex
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vital signs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The patellar reflex is a deep tendon reflex, mediated by the spinal nerves from the levels L2, L3, and L4 in the spinal cord, predominantly in the root L4.
Detailed explanation-2: -Brain is not involved in any reflex action (e.g., knee-jerk relfex) while the muscle spindle, inter neuron and motor neuron are the part of reflex arc.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are different types of reflexes, including a stretch reflex, Golgi tendon reflex, crossed extensor reflex, and a withdrawal reflex.
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