KVV E-Modules

1. Which instrument is commonly used to elicit deep tendon reflexes?

A: a) Stethoscope B: b) Reflex hammer C: c) Tuning fork D: d) Blood pressure cuff

2. The biceps reflex primarily tests the integrity of which spinal nerve root?

A: a) C3-C4 B: b) C5-C6 C: c) C7-C8 D: d) T1-T2

3. The triceps reflex is tested by tapping the tendon located at which site?

A: a) In the antecubital fossa B: b) Over the olecranon process C: c) Just above the wrist D: d) Over the acromion process

4. Which superficial reflex is tested by stroking the lateral border of the sole of the foot?

A: a) Abdominal reflex B: b) Plantar reflex C: c) Ankle reflex D: d) Knee reflex

5. A positive Babinski sign indicates:

A: a) Upper motor neuron lesion B: b) Lower motor neuron lesion C: c) Normal reflex in adults D: d) Cerebellar dysfunction

6. The knee jerk (patellar) reflex corresponds to which spinal segments?

A: a) L2-L4 B: b) L4-L5 C: c) S1-S2 D: d) T12-L1

7. Which superficial reflex is absent in lesions of the corticospinal tract?

A: a) Corneal reflex B: b) Abdominal reflex C: c) Gag reflex D: d) Pupillary reflex

8. Absence of corneal reflex suggests lesion of which cranial nerve?

A: a. CN V (Trigeminal) – afferent B: b. CN VII (Facial) – efferent C: c. Both a & b D: d. CN III (Oculomotor)