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CD 3303 Mod 11 Exam Key Words &Phrases 1- 27
Lateral winging of the scapular indicates __________ nerve palsy due to __________ muscle
dysfunction. Physical exam will show weakness with arm ______________ and _____________ - correct
answer ✔✔Spinal accessory; trapezius; abduction; external rotation (vs. Medial winging is due to dorsal
scapular nerve palsy)
What is a "positive" test for Dix-Halpike? What does it indicate? - correct answer ✔✔Rotary (torsional)
nystagmus with vertigo symptoms
Indicated BPPV
What are the 3 features of BPPV when performing dix-halpike? - correct answer ✔✔1. Latency (delay of
up to 20 seconds)
2. Fatigueability (nystagmus fades if head held in provoking position)
3. Habituation (repeating test produces less vigorous response)
True or false: Epley's maneuvre is effective at treating anterior BPPV - correct answer ✔✔False -
posterior
MC cause of BPPV - correct answer ✔✔Head trauma
Pathogenesis of BPPV - correct answer ✔✔Orolith crystals become dyslodged from otolith organ and
move into semicircular canals, causing vertigo when moving head
What is the purpose of the Berg balance scale? - correct answer ✔✔Assess fall risk, especially in older
adults
14-part test which assess non-vestibular balance and mobility
, What are the 4 parts of the Berg Balance scale? - correct answer ✔✔1. Sit-to-stand
2. Standing usupported
3. Sitting with back unsupported
4. Standing to sitting
5. Transfers (chair to chair)
6. Standing unsupported with eyes closed
7. Standing unsupported with feet together
8. Reaching forward with outstretched arms while standing
9. Pick up object from floor from standing
10. Turning to look behind over left and right shoulders while standing
11. Turn 360deg
12. Place alternate food on step/stoolk while standing unsupported
13. Stand unsupported in tandem
14. Stand on one leg
What is carotid sinus hypersensitivity? - correct answer ✔✔pressure over the carotid sinus (e.g. with
tight clothing) leads to a decreased heart rate, decreased BP, and cerebral ischemia with syncope
MC cause of root compression in the cervical spine - correct answer ✔✔Cervical spondyloarthrosis
MC progression of CSM - correct answer ✔✔Dormant with intervening slow and stepwise decline
T/F: x-ray alone can be used in the diagnosis of CSM - correct answer ✔✔True!
Which condition of the cervical spine can often present like lumbar stenosis and should always be
included as a differentia? - correct answer ✔✔Cervical stenosis
Acquire spinal stenosis typically becomes sypmtomatic in which age range? - correct answer ✔✔50-60
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