Clonus Test Positive Reflex Sign Preeclampsia Pregnancy - Nursing Skills

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Clonus test reflex examination for nursing assessments in maternity nursing NCLEX review.

The clonus test is a type of reflex test that helps us assess whether the central nervous system is irritable, which could lead to seizures and other issues.

This video demonstrates what a positive clonus test looks like, as well as a negative clonus test.

To test clonus, have the patient dangle their legs off of a exam table or chair. Then, quickly dorsiflex the foot. If the foot begins to spasm or beat up and down several times, the clonus test is considered positive. If nothing happens when you dorsiflex the foot, or if only a minor jerk or two occurs, the clonus test is generally considered negative.

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All Comments (18)

@RegisteredNurseRN 4 years ago

Hey, everyone! Thanks for watching. Don't forget: Notes: Coming soon *Preeclampsia*: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnGyENcL2j0 *Maternity Lectures*: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfXiZ3a-IbRaUJ… *Nursing Skills*: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUWJ-6nL5-8&list=PLQrdx7rRsKfUhd_qQYEbp0Eab3uUKhgKb NCLEX Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyBV18sHNSg&list=PLQrdx7rRsKfWwTsEG3KPPQx9rWa8AqMIk Nursing Gear: teespring.com/stores/registerednursern Instagram: www.instagram.com/registerednursern_com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegisteredNurseRNs Twitter: twitter.com/NursesRN
@Mushaboom96 1 year ago

Easy to understand, brief and to the point! THANK YOU
@lubnaaboudaba6062 4 years ago

you make studying for my nursing assessment class so much easier and something i look forward to. thank you!
@marianekiberinka2869 4 years ago

I am also registered nurse and i like how you teach very important topics. Thank you .
@PloyBoy 4 years ago

0:33 that dangling was adorable xD
@mohameddarwish4902 4 years ago

nice , keep going , and dont late the videos we missing u
@crazyfacttube 4 years ago

Thanks for uploading the video
@chrishuie1049 10 months ago

Also good for checking for possible serotonin syndrome
@FaiRouz-kg3ih 2 years ago

Thanks for this procedure .💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
@nourahalhajri6 2 years ago

Can we use this with newborn baby ?
@r.knclexcentre 4 years ago

Great content Love from Advance nursing tips
@dekaah533 3 years ago

ive got clonus due to an operation that hurt some neuronal stuff, and its REALLY tiring lol, im on rehab rn on my way to walk again!
@Morgan4746 1 year ago

I have that and spasticity from MS
@aryanvasuhans 2 years ago

Ty
@nursecampbell03 3 years ago

Hey can you do a video on Tanner’s Model of Clinical Judgment? And how to relate to The Nursing Process (ADPIE ) ? And how to locate and pull each area out a case study? @RegisteredNurseRN
@TheAdhdGardener 2 years ago

Oooo goodness I have clonus in my right leg that starts up every evening into the night time. This stems from my MS n neuropathy from it. It's ssoooo annoying😑
@mayarashraf6291 4 years ago

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