Neurological ,psychological Flashcards
APD Afferent pupillary Defect
an abnormal finding of dilation of the pupil instead of constriction in response to a shining light Aphasic
Aniscoria
Unequal diameter of pupils
Antalgic gait
limping
Aphasic
Inability generate or understand language due to damage to the brain. Either inability to create words ie expressive aphasia; or inability to understand spoken words ie receptive aphasia
Ataxia
Loss of coordination
Babinski sign
The toes flex upward when sole of foot is stimulated , indicating motor nerve damage
Bell’s palsy
A localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness
Cerebrovascular accident(CVA)
Stroke. Blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction
Clonus
Involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations
Cranial Nerve I
Olfactory ex. smell
Cranial nerve II
Optic. ex visual vields and pupillary light reflex
Cranial Nerve III
Oculomotor ex. pupil function and extra ocular movements
Cranial nerve IV
Trochlear
Cranial Nerve V
Trigeminal.Sensation of forehead , cheek and chin
Cranial Nerve VI
Abducens
Cranial Nerve VII
Facial
Cranial Nerve VIII
Vestibulocochlear.Hearing
Cranial Nerve IX
Glossopharyngeal . Gag reflex
Cranial Nerve X
Vagus
Cranial Nerve XI
Accessory
Cranial Nerve XII
Hypoglossal
Decreased rectal tone
Diminished anal sphincter muscle contraction , indicative of neurological damage
Dysarthia
Poor mechanical articulation of speech due to abnormal lip, tongue or cheek, motor function
Dyphagia
Difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language
Dysphasia
Difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language
Eomi
extraocular movements intact