Neurological Flashcards
1
Q
Two types of sensory function
A
- Primary
2. Cortical
2
Q
Primary function
A
Superficial touch Superficial pain Temperature Deep pressure Vibration Joint position
3
Q
Cortical function
A
Stereognosis Two-point discrimination Extinction phenomenon Graphesthesia Point location
4
Q
Stereognosis
A
Ability to identify something in your hand that you may know
5
Q
Graphesthesia
A
Writing letter in palm
6
Q
Babinski reflex
A
+ is extension of great toe with canning of toes
7
Q
Ankle clonus
A
Check with sharp dorsiflexion, maintain in flexion
Normal = 0 movement of foot
8
Q
Cremasteric reflex
A
Stroke inner thigh
Ipsilateral testicle rises
9
Q
Nuchal rigidity
A
Stiff neck, increased intracranial pressure
10
Q
Brudinski’s sign
A
When head comes up, legs come up
11
Q
Kernig’s sign
A
For increased intracranial pressure
