Exam 3: Pta: Examination of Sensory Function

Any of the following pathologies could present with sensory impairment EXCEPT:

You see a patient in the ICU and note the following behavior: The patient appears drowsy and falls asleep unless constantly stimulated.You document that your patient is:

While reading the physical therapist's evaluation of your patient, you note suspect damage to the 7th cranial nerve.You may expect to see which of the following?

Your patient with diabetes needs education regarding skin protection.You choose strategies such as daily skin inspection and not going barefoot.These are examples of which approach for the patient with impaired sensation?

You are assisting a PT in a sensory evaluation.The PT asks the patient to duplicate the position of an extremity with the contralateral extremity.This therapist is assessing which type of sensation?

Peripheral neuropathy (e.g., diabetes) often shows early signs presenting as: