DSA: Neuro Exam

Question 1

Define the following levels of consciousness:

alert

vigilant

lethargic

obtunded

stupor

coma

Answer 1

Question 2

Decorticate vs. Decerebrate Posture

Answer 2

Question 3

What test is used to test coordination of multiple systems (basal ganglia, cortical associations, cerebellum…)?

Answer 3

heel to shin

Question 4

Suspected Mental Status Change: flow chart

Answer 4

Question 5

Dysdiadochokinesis is seen in what test of the cerebellum?

Answer 5

rapid alternating movements

Question 6

What are the three components of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

Answer 6

Eye opening

Motor response

Verbal response

Question 7

What does pronator drift test?

Answer 7

corticospinal tract lesions in contra hemisphere

Question 8

What is the finger to nose testing?

Answer 8

cerebellum

labyrinth of inner ear

Question 9

What tests can be used to test for Meningeal irritation?

Answer 9

Nuchal rigidity

Brudzinki’s test

Kernig Test

Question 10

What is the romberg test?

Answer 10

Question 11

To dx delirium via the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM), what must be present?

Answer 11

1 and 2, and either 3 or 4

Question 12

Dorsiflexion of the big toe during the Babinski response is indicative of what lesion?

Answer 12

corticospinal tract lesion