Neuro exam Flashcards
what are the 7 components of the neuro exam?
- mental status
- cranial nerves
- motor
- sensory
- reflexes
- coordination
- gait
what are the two categories of aphasia?
- fluent
- nonfluent
in what part of the brain does aphasia typically occur?
cortical, usually left-sided (sometimes subcortical)
what is the assessment for aphasia?
- listen
- 3 step command
- ability to name and repeat
where is particular attention paid for assessment of the optic disc?
lateral margin
defects in visual fields frequently points to ___________
a CNS hemispheric lesion
what are the 3 things that are suggestive of an abnormality in pupils?
- lack of constriction when light is shown
- uneven constriction when light is shown
- dilation when light is shown
where is tone most easily assessed?
elbow and wrist
grades 0-5 muscle power testing
0: no contraction detected
1: barely detectable flicker or trace of contraction
2: active movement with gravity eliminated
3: active movement against gravity
4: active movement against gravity and some resistance
5: active movement against resistance without evident fatigue (NORMAL)
no contraction detected
grade 0
barely detectable flicker or trace of contraction
grade 1
active movement with gravity eliminated
grade 2
active movement against gravity
grade 3
active movement against gravity and some resistance
grade 4
active movement against resistance without evident fatigue (NORMAL)
grade 5
