NEUROLOGY
MONONEUROPATHIES
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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: -There are different types of reflexes, including a stretch reflex, Golgi tendon reflex, crossed extensor reflex, and a withdrawal reflex.
Detailed explanation-3: -A tap to the patellar tendon stretches the quadriceps muscle (1) resulting in activation of the muscle spindle (2). The afferent neuron of the muscle spindle, detecting stretch, sends a signal to the spinal cord (3) and synapses directly with a motor neuron (4) that causes the quadriceps muscle to contract (5).
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