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You are passively ranging a Parkinson's patient's left elbow. You notice that his
elbow moves with a great deal of difficulty, but you are able to achieve full
PROM. How do you document this phenomenon?
Lead Pipe Rigidity
This same patient exhibits a similar phenomenon on his other elbow but, as you
work against the resistance, the elbow suddenly releases to allow full PROM. You
document this phenomenon as ___________.
Clasp Knife Rigidity
You are working with an 8 year old boy with cerebral palsy. You note that he
exhibits slow, writhing movements of his hands and fingers. You document this
as _________.
Athetosis
A new patient recently admitted with a CVA, presents with uncontrolled,
involuntary movements of his right arm. You document this as ________.
Hemibalismus
What is the difference between white matter and grey matter?
White matter is myelinated and grey matter is not.
What does contralateral mean?
the opposite side
What does ipsilateral mean?
, the same side
Failure of the posterior neural tube to close results in a condition known as
_________.
Spina Bifida
The only cranial nerve that crosses over is the _________.
Trochlear nerve
The structure that helps the right and left cerebral hemispheres to communicate
is called the ____.
Corpus Callosum
The part of the brain that is responsible for basic life functions such as heart rate
and respiration is the ___________.
Brain Stem
The inability ti verbally express one's self is called _________.
Expressive Aphasia (Broca's)
The inability to understand what is being said to you is called ___________.
Receptive Aphasia (Wernicke's)
The main function of the occipital lobe is ___________.
Visual Processing
Executive function is most closely related to the ________ lobe.
Frontal
The primary visual cortex is located in the ________ lobe.
Occipital
The part of the brain that determines one's level of arousal is the _________.
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