Medical Surgical Nursing

(Tina Sui) #1

Techniques Eliciting Major Reflexes


(A) Biceps reflex. (B) Triceps reflex. (C) Patellar reflex. (D) Ankle or Achilles reflex.


(E) Babinski response.


Figure Used to Record Muscle Strength



  • 5, full range of motion against gravity and resistance; 4, full range of motion against
    gravity and a moderate amount of resistance; 3, full range of motion against gravity


only; 2, full range of motion when gravity is eliminated; 1, a weak muscle contraction


when muscle is palpated, but no movement; and 0, complete paralysis.

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