Neurological Exams Flashcards
1
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Mental Status Exams evaluates?
A
cognition, memory, language, and reasoning
2
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Cranial Nerve exam tests?
A
sensory & motor function of cranial nerves
3
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Sensory exam asseses
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pain, temperature, touch, proprioception
4
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Motor exam evaluates
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muscle strength, movement, coordination
5
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Aphasias indicates what hemisphere damage?
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aphasias (speech/language impairment). Left hemisphere damage (brocas or wernicke’s area
6
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Common test for Cranial Nerve Function
A
Visual Tracking- following pen
Facial Movement- smile, frown, raise eyebrows
Gag reflex & swallowing- test glossopharyngeal and vagus nerve
