Neurological Medical Terminology

Question 1

Alert and Oriented

Answer 1

Measuring of mental function, measured in orientation to person, place, time and situation. If a person is oriented to all 4, it is recorded as A&Ox4

Question 2

Ambulatory

Answer 2

Able to walk

Question 3

Concussion

Answer 3

Loss of consciousness due to severe head injury

Question 4

Dysphasia

Answer 4

Inability to understand verbal commands as a result of brain illness/injury

Question 5

Gait

Answer 5

A manner of walking

Question 6

Neuralgia

Answer 6

Nerve pain

Question 7

Neurovascularly Intact

Answer 7

Circulation and sensation are normal

Question 8

Paresthesia

Answer 8

Abnormal tactile sensation such as numbness, tingling, or burning

Question 9

Photophobia

Answer 9

Sensitivity to light

Question 10

Post-ictal

Answer 10

Symptoms that occur after a seizure

Question 11

Romberg Sign

Answer 11

Swaying of the body or falling when eyes are closed

Question 12

Saddle Anesthesia

Answer 12

Loss of sensation restricted to the buttocks, perineum, and inner thighs

Question 13

Seizure

Answer 13

Convulsions due to abnormal electrical impulses in the brain

Question 14

Syncope

Answer 14

Temporary loss of consciousness (fainting)