overview of neurology Flashcards
1
Q
olfactory nerve
A
1st cranial nerve
seldom impaired in isolation
ask about sense of smell
if testing, close each nostril and test the other
2
Q
2, 3, 4, 6th cranial nerves
A
visual acuity feilds eye movements pupils colour vision fundi
3
Q
right hemifield is served by
A
left visually cortex
4
Q
trigeminal nerve
A
5th cranial nerve sensory - corneal response - light touch - temperature motor - if weak jaw open, deviates to side of weakness jaw jerk
5
Q
facial nerve
A
7th cranial nerve
Motor
6
Q
8th cranial nerve
A
auditory and vestibular
7
Q
9/10th cranial nerves
A
glossopharyngeal and vagal
- not necessarily to test gag reflex
- unpleasant, sensation rarely abnormal is palatal movement is normal
8
Q
11th cranial nerve
A
- sternomastoid
- trapezius ridges
9
Q
12th cranial nerve
A
hypoglossal
observe tongue at rest
protrude, then side to side
10
Q
inspection of limb
A
posture abnormal movements wasting or fasciculations skin lesions scars
11
Q
power is measured
A
grade 1-5
12
Q
ankle reflexes
A
S2-S2
13
Q
knee reflexes
A
L3-L4
14
Q
biceps/brachioradialis reflex
A
C5-C6
15
Q
triceps reflex
A
C7-C8
