University:
Liberty University
Course:
NURS 325 | Nursing Concepts
Academic year:

2024
Views:

422

Pages:

2
Author:

Sheha A.

Examining the reflexes - The motor reflexes. - are involuntary contraction of murds or musch. in response to abrupt stretching. groups near the site of the muscle's insertion • Deep-tendon reflex - Biceps - Triceps portella. - Brachiorbialias, ankle Superficial/ Cutaneous rethex - Abdominal reflex, plantar reflex, babinsky response. • Biceps - Striking the biceps-tendon of fixed. elbow, it flexion present - normal response • Triceps - The pt arm is flexed at the elbow - & positioned in front of the chest, a direct blow on the tendon normally produce. Contraction & extension of elbow. Level of contraction / strength 15 point scale. Full power contraction. 2) Fair but not full power contraction Just sufficient strength. 4) The ability to move but not to overcome the force of gravity Minimal Contractive power No contraction Muscle coordination and Balance Mustle coordination in the hands Es upper extre -mity is tested by • The patient performance, activity which may be rapid or alternative & based on point-to point testing 5 Pronation & Supination of hands. •Patient is instructed to touch the noge while Closing eye. To Check alaxia CIn coordination of volunt ary muscle action particularly of the musch group used in activity for object such as rualking /reaching •The ROMBERG TEST- H is a test for balance the patient stands with-feet together and arms at the side, first with eyes closed eyes oper Alor & then with both. 20-309ec. tre -Ve Romberg sign Rombardy = Loss of balance Normal balance.