Neurological Flashcards

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Alert and oriented

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measuring of mental function, measured in orientation to person, place, time, and situation. If a person is oriented to all 4, it is recorded as A&Ox4

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Ambulatory

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able to walk

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Concussion

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loss of consciousness due to severe head injury

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Dysphasia

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inability to understand verbal commands as a result of brain injury/illness

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Gait

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a manner of walking

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Neuralgia

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nerve pain

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Neurovascularly intact

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circulation and sensation are normal

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Paresthesia

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abnormal tactile sensation such as numbness, tingling or burning

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Photophobia

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sensitivity to light

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10
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Post-ictal

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symptoms that occur after a seizure

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Romberg sign

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swaying of the body or falling when eyes are closed

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Saddle anesthesia

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loss of sensation restricted to the buttocks, perineum, and inner thighs

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Seizure

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convulsions due to abnormal electrical impulses in the brain

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14
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Syncope

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temporary loss of consciousness (fainting)

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