Neurological Flashcards

1
Q

Two types of sensory function

A
  1. Primary

2. Cortical

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2
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Primary function

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Superficial touch 
Superficial pain 
Temperature
Deep pressure
Vibration 
Joint position
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3
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Cortical function

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Stereognosis
Two-point discrimination 
Extinction phenomenon 
Graphesthesia
Point location
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4
Q

Stereognosis

A

Ability to identify something in your hand that you may know

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5
Q

Graphesthesia

A

Writing letter in palm

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6
Q

Babinski reflex

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+ is extension of great toe with canning of toes

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7
Q

Ankle clonus

A

Check with sharp dorsiflexion, maintain in flexion

Normal = 0 movement of foot

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8
Q

Cremasteric reflex

A

Stroke inner thigh

Ipsilateral testicle rises

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9
Q

Nuchal rigidity

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Stiff neck, increased intracranial pressure

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10
Q

Brudinski’s sign

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When head comes up, legs come up

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11
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Kernig’s sign

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For increased intracranial pressure

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