Neurological

Question 1

APD afferent pupillary defect

Answer 1

an abnormal finding of dilation of the pupil instead of constriction in response to a shining light

Question 2

aniscoria

Answer 2

unequal diameter of pupils

Question 3

antalgic gait

Answer 3

limping

Question 4

aphasia

Answer 4

inability to generate or understand language due to damage to the brain

Question 5

ataxia

Answer 5

loss of coordination

Question 6

babinski sign

Answer 6

the toes flex upward when sole of foot is stimulated, indicating motor nerve damage

Question 7

bell’s palsy

Answer 7

a localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness

Question 8

cerebralvascular accident

Answer 8

stroke

Question 9

clonus

Answer 9

involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations

Question 10

decreased rectal tone

Answer 10

diminished anal sphincter muscle contraction, indicative of neurological damage

Question 11

dysarthria

Answer 11

poor mechanical sphincter muscle contraction, indicative of neurological damage

Question 12

dysphagia

Answer 12

difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language

Question 13

EOMI

Answer 13

extraocular movements intact

Question 14

EOM palsy

Answer 14

paralysis of the extra ocular movements

Question 15

facial asymmetry

Answer 15

drooping of one side of the face, indicating neurological damage

Question 16

facial palsy

Answer 16

paralysis of the face

Question 17

finger-nose-finger

Answer 17

a test to evaluate cerebellar function

Question 18

funduscopic exam

Answer 18

inside of the eye as seen with opthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure

Question 19

grand mal seizure

Answer 19

epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor and temporary lose of consciousness

Question 20

hemiparesis

Answer 20

weakness of one half of the boddy

Question 21

hemiplegia

Answer 21

paralysis of one half of the body

Question 22

moves all extremities

Answer 22

MAE x 4; the patient moves their arms and legs normally, indicating normal motor functions

Question 23

neuralgia

Answer 23

sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves

Question 24

normal DTRs

Answer 24

normal deep tendon reflexes, rated as 2/4

Question 25

oriented x 3

Answer 25

oriented to person, place, and time

Question 26

papilledemia

Answer 26

swelling of the optic nerve sheath, as noted with funduscopic exam

Question 27

parethesia

Answer 27

abnormal tactile sensation often described as tinging, numbness or pinpricking

Question 28

post-ictal

Answer 28

the state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure

Question 29

pronator drift

Answer 29

involuntary turning or lowering of the forearm when outstretched

Question 30

Romberg’s sign

Answer 30

falling to one side when standing with feet together and eyes closed, indicative of abnormal cerebellar function or inner ear dysfunction

Question 31

saturday night palsy

Answer 31

a permanent localized numbness or weakness to a specific nerve’s distal innervation
-numbness from arm hanging over an arm chair, leading to compression of the radial nerve

Question 32

status epilepticus

Answer 32

repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness between them

Question 33

strength 5/5

Answer 33

normal strength to the extremities

Question 34

syncope

Answer 34

loss of consciousness

Question 35

tongue deviation

Answer 35

tongue pointing to one side

Question 36

tonic clonic

Answer 36

description of a Grand Mal or generalized seizure with stupor and transient LOC

Question 37

transient ischemic attack

Answer 37

TIA; a mini stroke, neurological function is regained completely with time

Question 38

vasovagal

Answer 38

a sudden drop of hear rate and pressure leading to fainting

Question 39

vertigo

Answer 39

condition of feeling like the room is spinning