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The examiner uses a rubber mallet to strike different points on the patient's body, and observes the response.
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What do reflex tests measure?
Reflex tests measure the presence and strength of a number of reflexes. In so doing, they help to assess the integrity of the nerve circuits involved.
What are lipid tests?
Lipid tests are routinely performed on plasma, which is the liquid part of blood without the blood cells.
Are lipid tests done to fetuses?
Lipid tests are performed on amniotic fluid to determine the maturity of the fetal lungs.
What is tested in patella reflex?
The patella reflex tests the integrity of the patellar tendon and the sensory and motor pathways that control the reflex. When the patellar tendon is tapped, it should cause the quadriceps muscle to contract and the lower leg to extend. If there is a lack of response or an abnormal response, it can indicate a problem with the nervous system.
What other tests does a woman with mastitis undergo?
Tests can be performed to determine what type of antibiotic would be most effective against that particular bacteria.
What do reflex tests measure?
Reflex tests measure the presence and strength of a number of reflexes. In so doing, they help to assess the integrity of the nerve circuits involved.
What do Electrolyte tests come from?
Electrolyte tests are performed from routine blood tests
What gait is NOT performed in Dressage?
gallop is not performed in dressage tests.
What are the tests called that are performed on automated laboratory equipment?
Tests performed as a group on automated laboratory equipment are known as a PROFILE.
how can i get my medical records for tests performed?
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What is eye blinking in response to touch at the medial canthus?
This is the palpebral reflex and tests the function of cranial nerves V and VII. Absence of a palpebral reflex indicates an adequate plane of anesthesia for most surgical procedures.
What type of fluid are coagulation tests performed on?
Plasma.
How did the response time for the learned activity performed in the laboratory compare to that for the simple patellar reflex?
The learned activity's response time changed while the simple patellar reflex stayed the same.
What are lipid tests?
Lipid tests are routinely performed on plasma, which is the liquid part of blood without the blood cells.
Are lipid tests done to fetuses?
Lipid tests are performed on amniotic fluid to determine the maturity of the fetal lungs.
What does subject yourself to something mean?
When you say "I subjected myself to the doctor's tests" for example, it means that you experienced the doctor's tests. You allowed yourself to have the tests performed on you.
How is immunodeficiency diagnosed?
Laboratory tests are used to determine the exact nature of the immunodeficiency. Most tests are performed on blood samples.
