Neuro Flashcards
1
Q
What are the six parts of a Neuro?
A
Mental status Coordination Cranial Nerves Motor Sensory Deep Tendon Reflexes
2
Q
What are the questions to help determine a PT’s memory is intact?
A
What is your CO’s Name?
What did you have for lunch?
3
Q
What are suggested questions for assessing the cognitive function more fully if a problem arises in the mental status evaluation?
A
The patient should be asked to remember something. An example would be “red ball, green tree, and couch.” Inform him that later in the examination you will ask him to repeat this information.
The patient should be asked to spell a word, such as “world,” backwards.
The patient should be asked to count backwards from 100 by sevens.
The patient should be asked to recall the information he was asked to remember at the end of the examination.
