nervous and cognitive function Flashcards
efferent vs afferent
afferent moves away from the brain efferent is towards
syncopy means what??
fainting
objective vertigo
room is spinning
subjective vertigo
they are spinning
3 types of exams
complete exam-headache or neurological concern
screening exam-healthy patient no findings
neuro “recheck”- follow up assessment
glasgow coma scale measures what??
eyes open
verbal
motor
used for head injury/brain damage
pupilary response
normal resting pupil size
3-5mm
what do we look for in pupil response
size, shape and symmetry of both pupils, response to light (direct), consensual response
acronym for fully functional pupils
PERRLA
pupils equal round reactive to light accommodation
unable to open eye is called what
ptosis (toe-sis)
cranial nerves affecting pupils
III occulomotor
IV Trochlear
VI Abducens
what is accomodation
if they are looking far away pupils should dilate as they focus on closer objects they constrict
cranial nerve number V (trigerminal)
bite force in three spots
VII
smile frown close eyes tightly
lift eyebrows
show teeth
keep lips closed with resistance
cranial IX and X done together
glossophatyngeal and vagus
say aaahhh
inspect uvula movement
note movement of tonsils
glosso
cranial XI
spinal accessory
inspect sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles
XII
hypoglossal
ask patient to stick out tongue
push tongue against cheek
ask patient to say light tight and dynamite
positive romberg’s test result
uve asked patient to stand with feet together and they have swayed or lost ballance
what age is a babinski reflex abnormal
adult age.. it is normal in toddlers and infants
what is it called when someone cannot understand language
receptive aphasia
