Exam 3 Review

Front

What is the Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance (CTSIB)?

Back

A screening tool used to assess vestibular dysfunction and balance by evaluating how sensory inputs affect balance.

Front

What is the primary function associated with the prefrontal cortex?

Back

Executive function, which includes decision making, problem solving, and planning.

Front

What condition is characterized by altered mental status, memory impairment, and imbalance due to thiamine deficiency?

Back

Wernicke's encephalopathy, often associated with alcoholism.

Front

Which sensory modality is primarily processed in the temporal lobe?

Back

Hearing.

Front

What is a common sign of hydrocephalus in infants?

Back

Large head size.

Front

What does the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) assess?

Back

It evaluates balance and fall risk in individuals.

Front

What is the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) used for?

Back

To assess a person's ability to modify gait in response to changing tasks.

Front

What are the symptoms of Wernicke's encephalopathy?

Back

Altered mental status, ataxia, and ophthalmoplegia.

Front

What role does the temporal lobe play in sensory processing?

Back

It is primarily responsible for processing auditory information.

Front

What is the significance of large head size in infants?

Back

It may indicate possible hydrocephalus, a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates.