Neuro Assessment Flashcards
what makes up the Central and peripheral nervous systems
Central- brain and spinal cord peripheral- peripheral nerves and cranial nerves
cerebral cortex
which is mostly made of gray matter is the center for memory reasoning thinking and feeling bar highest function.
thalamus
relay for sensory impulse
hypothalamus
temperature sleep emotions pituitary responses
medulla
heart rates respiratory rate GI functions
pons
motor neurons and pathways
cerebellum
motor coordination muscle-tone equilibrium
brainstem herniation signs
respiratory drive heart and GI function
cerebrum function is responsible for 5
level of Consciousness orientation mental status cognitive function communication
how do we test the level of consciousness and what categories are in it
Glasgow Coma Scale eye opening verbal response motor response
how do we assess orientation
person place time situation
how do we assess mental status
are they awake and alert Cooperative wasn’t clear speech concentration and memory
cerebellum functions include
motor coordination equilibrium muscle tone
motor function assessment
do they obey commands, arm and leg strength spontaneously or results of noxious stimuli withdrawal from pain the decerebrate or decorticate
decorticate
plantarflex,, internal knee rotation, Flex wrists and elbows adducted arms
