Achilles Heel Deep Tendon Reflex Test | Nursing Head to Toe Assessment

Achilles heel reflex test for the nursing head-to-toe assessment that includes the deep tendon reflex examination of the achilles tendon (L5 to S2) with a reflex hammer. This nursing skills video will show you how to properly elicit a response in the achilles tendon by finding the tendon above the heel of the foot. This is best done by dorsiflexing the foot which will cause the achilles tendon to become more pronounce. An expected response of the achilles reflex examination is plantarflexion of the foot. Checking the Achilles Reflex Article: Deep Tendon Reflex Examination: “Nursing Skills Videos“: Subscribe: Nursing School Supplies: Nursing Job Search: Visit our website for free quizzes, nursing care plans, salary information, job search, and much more: Check out other Videos: Popular Playlists: “NCLEX Study Strategies“: “Fluid & Electrolytes Made So Easy“: “Nursing School Study Tips“: “Nursing School Tips & Questions“: “Teaching Tutorials“: “Types of Nursing Specialties“: “Healthcare Salary Information“: “New Nurse Tips“: “Nursing Career Help“: “EKG Teaching Tutorials“: “Personality Types“: “Dosage & Calculations for Nurses“: “Diabetes Health Managment“: