NMSK exams Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 5 mental states you evaluate for in a general exam
A
- normal: alert, with a normal response to environmental stimuli
- confused and disoriented: responding to environmental stimuli in an inappropriate manner
- Depressed: drowsiness, inattention and less responsive to environmental stimuli
- stuporous: state of unconsciousness with reduced responses to external stimuli but can be roused by a painful stimulus
- Comatose: state of unconsciousness with absence of response to any environmental stimuli including pain
2
Q
how would you identify horners syndrome in a cow
A
ipislateral dry nose
3
Q
what nerve is tested in pupillary light response and menace response afferent pathway
A
- optic
4
Q
what nerve is tested in pupillary light response efferent component
A
oculomotor
5
Q
what nerve is tested in palpebral response (afferent component)
A
trigeminal
6
Q
what nerve is tested in palpebral and menace response efferent component
A
facial
