Cerebellar OSCE Flashcards
1
Q
what is the mnemonic to recall cerebellar tests?
A
VANISHED
2
Q
what does the V stand for?
A
vertiginous symptoms
ask pt if they have been experiencing blurred vision, dizziness, hearing loss in one or both ears
3
Q
what does the A stand for?
A
Ataxia- can be gait or truncal
Romberg test
4
Q
what does the N stand for?
A
Nystagmus
test with H movement and lid lag
5
Q
what does the I stand for?
A
intention tremor
hands out or pointing
6
Q
what does the S stand for
A
slurred speech
test by saying baby hippopotamus or british constitution x3
7
Q
what does the H stand for
A
Hypotonia
test tone passively and actively
8
Q
what does E stand for?
A
exaggerated past pointing
nose to finger
9
Q
what does D stand for?
A
dysdiadochokinesia
rapid hand movements
