Subsections of Clinical Exams

Question 1

Assessing weakness

Answer 1

0 = 0 complete paralysis
1=1 flicker of contraction
2=2 contraction only with gravity eliminated
3=3 contraction against gravity only
4=4 contraction against gravity and resistance

Question 2

Neuro exam - general

Answer 2

Look at patient’s gait when they enter the room
Tremor, abnormal movement, obvious weakness, tone, power, reflexes (know accentuation movements), sensation, proprioception