Neurology Emergencies (Cuas) - 1. Neurological Examination Flashcards
1
Q
What is the neurological examination for?
A
- Is it a neurological problem?
- Neurolocalisation
- Differential diagnoses
2
Q
Hands-off examination
A
- Mental status
- Behaviour
- Posture
- Gait
3
Q
Hands-on examination
A
- Cranial nerves
- Spinal reflexes
- Postural reactions
- Sensitivity
4
Q
Mental status description
A
- Alert
- Dementia/delirium
- Disorientation
- Obtundation
- Stupor
- Coma
5
Q
Alert (definition)
A
Appropriate response to stimuli
6
Q
Obtundation (definition)
A
Tendency to fall asleep if not stimulated
7
Q
Stupor (definition)
A
Unconscious, only responds to painful stimuli
8
Q
Coma (definition)
A
Unconscious, does not respond to painful stimuli
9
Q
Dementia/delirium (definition)
A
Alert, but inappropriate response to stimuli
10
Q
Disorientation (definition)
A
Confused, dizzy
11
Q
Head postures
A
- Head tilt
- Head turn
