Neurologic

Question 1

CNS

Answer 1

brain and spinal cord

Question 2

PNS

Answer 2

12 cranial nerves, 31 spinal nerves and branches

Question 3

cerebral cortex

Answer 3

cerebrum outer layer of nerves
- thought, memory, reasoning, sensation, and voluntary movement

Question 4

Frontal lobe functions

Answer 4

personality, behavior, emotions, and intellectual function

Question 5

parietal lobe functions

Answer 5

postcentral gyrus is the genter for sensations

Question 6

occipital lobe functions

Answer 6

primary visual reception center

Question 7

temporal lobe functions

Answer 7

behind the ear, primary auditory reception center, taste, and smell

Question 8

Wernicke’s area

Answer 8

associated with understanding language
- Temporal lobe

Question 9

Broca’s area

Answer 9

associated with motor speech mediation
- Frontal lobe

Question 10

basal ganglia

Answer 10

gray matter in 2 cerebral hemispheres associated with motor system

Question 11

thalamus

Answer 11

the main relay station of sensory pathways of the spinal cord, cerebellum, and brainstem that forms synapses

Question 12

Hypothalamus

Answer 12

control and coordination
homeostasis

Question 13

cerebellum

Answer 13

motor coordination and muscle tone of voluntary movements

Question 14

brainstem

Answer 14

centered core of the brain- contains midbrain, pons, and medulla

Question 15

spinal cord

Answer 15

pathway for ascending and descending fiber tracts that connect to the brain and spinal nerves

Question 16

deep tendon reflex

Answer 16

knee jerk

Question 17

superficial/ cutaneous reflex

Answer 17

plantar reflex

Question 18

Visceral/ organic reflex

Answer 18

pupillary response

Question 19

simple partial seizure

Answer 19

no outward signs

Question 20

classic/ Tonic Clonic seizure

Answer 20

aggressive shake

Question 21

Status epilepticus seizure

Answer 21

continuous reputation 5+ mins

Question 22

Aura

Answer 22

people feeling onset of a seizure

Question 23

post ictal state

Answer 23

daze after seizure

Question 24

components of neurological exam

Answer 24

mental status
cranial nerves
motor system
sensory system
reflexes

Question 25

evaluation of Ataxia

Answer 25

finger to nose test
Rapid alternating movements
heel to shin

Question 26

balance/ gait test

Answer 26

Romberg test

Question 27

Anterolateral (Spinothalamic) test

Answer 27

dull or sharp sensation with out being able to see the object

Question 28

Stereognosis

Answer 28

with patients eyes closed place an object like a key and have them ID it

Question 29

Graphesthesia

Answer 29

ability to “read” a number or letter traced onto the palm

Question 30

grading of deep tendon reflexes

Answer 30

0-5
0: lack of response
1+: diminished
2+: normal, average
3+: above average
4+: impressive/ brisk

Question 31

what is a normal rating for deep tendon reflex?

Answer 31

2+

Question 32

Babinskis sign

Answer 32

plantar flexion: fanning of the toes with dorsiflexion of greater toe
- NORMAL: in infancy
- ABNORMAL: in adults

Question 33

Complete neurologic exam components

Answer 33

mental status
cranial nerves
motor function
sensory function
reflexes