Deep tendon reflexes demonstrate the homeo-stasis between the cerebral cortex and the spinal cord. When these reflexes are disrupted, hyperreflexia (disease induced) or hyporeflexia/areflexia (drug induced) occurs. Although nurses perform deep tendon reflex assessments regularly, it is difficult to ...
No deep tendon reflexes can be elicited; the plantar responses are flexor.Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? The level of difficulty of an item can depend on what has been taught in the course: For example: The pegword method is a good approach for learning lists of ...
swelling, or other signs of inflammation. He tests passive and active range of motion. Then, he assesses muscle strength and deep tendon reflexes (DTRs). Additionally, he checks the patient's gait, posture and cerebellar function (as evidenced by balance, coordination, and accuracy of movements...
Any asymmetric increase or depression is noted. Jendrassik maneuver can be used to augment hypoactive reflexes: The patient locks the hands together and pulls vigorously apart as a tendon in the lower extremity is tapped. Alternatively, the patient can push the knees together aga...
She is the lead teacher for the Nursing of the Childbearing Family course in the undergraduate nursing program.John Wiley & Sons, LtdJournal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal NursingNick, JM, Deep Tendon Reflexes: The What, Why, Where, and How of Tapping, JOGNN Principles and Practice, ...
If reflexes are incorrectly thought to be absent, important diagnostic errors may be made. Neurologists use alternative methods when technical difficulties require them, but these are not widely used by non-neurologists.Ziff, MonicaStark, Richard J....
How to assess tendon reflexes of the lower limb in the elderlyReflexElderlyAnkleKneeRigidityParatoniaBackground: Clinicians frequently experience diffiStark15Richard15J.15Ziff15Monica15Journal of the Neurological Sciences: Official Bulletin of the World Federation of Neurology...
The article “Deep Tendon Reflexes: The What, Why, Where, and How of Tapping” (=-=Nick, 2003-=-) offers a complete review of DTR assessments. The article provides information on why the term deep tendon reflex is a misnomer, why tendons move when tapped, where to assess DTRs, and ...