Exam 9: Assessment of the Neurological System

There are five reflexes that should be tested when a complete well-child assessment is performed: (1)biceps, (2)triceps, (3)brachioradialis, (4)patella, and (5)Achilles. Assess each DTR ____________ and compare responses.

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Grasp the big toe by its sides and move it up and down.

Dermatomes are skin areas that are supplied from one spinal cord segment through a particular spinal nerve.

If the child is having a hard time relaxing his legs and feet, have him focus on something in the room, __________ his teeth, or clasp his hands together and pull.

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Touch the skin with test tubes filled with hot and cold water.

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Place a familiar object such as a key in the palm of the child's hand and ask him to identify it.

When you tap a tendon with a reflex hammer:

Note any spasticity (________________________)or a limb held in an unusual position.