Neurological Assessment Flashcards
Dysphasia
impaired speech
DysphaGia
cant swallow
5 things tested for in neuro
- Mental Staus
- Cranial Nerves
- Motor and cerebellar
- sensory
- reflexes
Aphasia
impairment of producing or understanding language
What does GCS test for?
eyes open
Best verbal response
best motor response
Highest GCS Score
15 ( lower the score the worse their neuro function is)
PErRLA
pupils equal round and responsive to light and accommodation
Eye opening catergories
spontaneous
to sound
to pressure
none
Verbal response catergories
orientated
confused
words
sounds
none
Motor response catergories
obey commands
localising
normal flexion
abnormal flexion
extension
none
13-15 on GCS
Mild
9-12 on GCS
Moderate
3-8 on GCS
severe
GCS score < 8
comatose
GCS Score 3
unresponsive
Decorticate
arms brought to core/ chest
Decerebrate
extension of limbs
Mini mental state exam
ask patient to restate 3 words you told them earlier
Cranial nerve 1
Olfactory; tests for smell; sensory