Neuro Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What behaviours are assessed in Glasgow Coma Scale?
A
- Eye opening response
- best verbal response
- best motor response
2
Q
How many cranial nerves does a person have?
A
12 pairs
3
Q
How many spinal nerves does a person have?
A
31 pairs
4
Q
What do you test for the motor system - muscles?
A
Size
Strength
Tone
Involuntary movements
5
Q
What do you test for cerebellar function - balance?
A
Gait
Romberg test - Balance standing
6
Q
How do you test cerebellar function for coordination?
A
RAM
Finger to finger test
Finger to nose test
Heel to shin test
7
Q
What nerve are in the peripheral nervous system?
A
Cranial nerves (12 pairs) Spinal nerves (31 pairs)
8
Q
Pupil response assessment
P.E.R.R.L.S
A
Pupils Equal Round React to Light Size in mm
