Neuro Flashcards
1
Q
GCS motor
A
6- obeyed commands 5- localises to pain 4- normal flexion to pain 3- abnormal flexion to pain 2- extension to pain 1- no response
2
Q
Power
A
Shoulder to fingers
Hips to toe
Include pronator drift UL
3
Q
Reflexes - 6
A
Bicep, tricep, supinator
Ankle, knee
Plantar response
4
Q
Cranial nerves
A
Optic Olfactory Oculomotor Trochlear Trigeminal Abducens Facial Vestibulococclear Glossopharyngeal Vagus Accessory Hypoglossal
5
Q
Facial nerve
A
Screw up eyes
Smiles
Puff out cheeks and press against
Taste
6
Q
Hypoglossal
A
Tongue for fasciculations, wasting or deformity
Movement of tongue
Speech
7
Q
Comms questions- 10
4 head
3 monkeys
3 body
A
Headaches Cognitive impairment Fits, faints, funny spells Dizzy/vertigo Vision Hearing Speech disturbances Pins and needles Balance Weakness
8
Q
Sensation - 4
A
Light Pinprick Vibration sense Joint position Babinski
9
Q
List for examinations - 6
A
Tone Power Coordination Reflexes Sensation Gait
10
Q
Trigeminal
A
Cotton wool and neurotip to forehead, cheeks and lower jaw
Palpate masseter and clench teeth
Open jaw against muscles
Corneal reflex
11
Q
Limbs inspection
A
Muscle atrophy Fasciculation Skeletal deformity Scars Tremors Involuntary movements
12
Q
Oculomotor
A
Pupil abnormality
Ptosis
Abnormal gaze
H test
13
Q
Tone
A
Hypo or hypertonic
Clonus LL
14
Q
Fundoscopy
A
Fix gaze on distant object 0 lens Red reflex Correct + or - Optic disc shape, edges, vessels Arteries/veins Colour retina Haemorrhages Exudate Check macula by asking patient to look into light
15
Q
GCS eye
A
4- spontaneous
3- to speech
2- to pain
1- no response
