Chapter 10

Instructions

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Which of the following is true regarding the examination of the legs?

a) Sustained clonus occurs with hypotonia

b) Clonus can only be demonstrated at the ankle

c) The root value of hip flexion is L4, L5

d) The root value of toe extension is L5

Which of the following is true regarding reflexes?

a) A positive babinski reflex is the same as a normal flexor response in the assessment of the plantar reflex

b) An extensor plantar response indicates a lower motor neurone lesion

c) The root value of the ankle reflex is S1

d) The root value of the knee reflex is L1, L2

Which of the following is true about the assessment of gait?

a) A stamping gait is caused by bilateral foot drop

b) An antalgic gait is caused by a painful leg

c) A waddling gait is sometimes called a steppage gait

d) An apraxic gait is due to hysteria

Which of the following is true in peripheral neuropathy?

a) Sensory loss is demonstrated in a stocking distribution

b) The tone is increased bilaterally in the legs

c) Reflexes are very brisk with reinforcement

d) Weakness is more marked proximally than distally

Which of the following is true in spastic paraplegia?

a) Multiple Sclerosis can cause this neurological pattern

b) Proprioceptive loss is a common feature

c) Coordination in the legs is affected

d) The tone is normal or flaccid